Property Data Manager - B2

This opportunity is only open to internal Scottish Government applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

The Property Data Manager is responsible for the strategic management, governance, quality assurance, analysis and reporting of property data across the Scottish public sector estate. The role provides authoritative advice on property data, ensuring high-quality evidence is available to support policy development, estate rationalisation, sustainability objectives and strategic decision-making.

The post holder will lead property data management activities across both the Scottish Government core estate and the wider Scottish public sector estate, ensuring alignment with data standards, governance requirements and reporting obligations. This includes ownership and continuous development of key property datasets, data quality frameworks and reporting processes supporting strategic estate planning and decision-making.

The post holder will provide a leading role in critical projects under the Single Scottish Estate (SSE) programme, acting as Data Workstream Lead and leading data improvement initiatives to support delivery of programme objectives. This includes responsibility for overseeing implementation of the Scottish Public Sector Property Data Standard, supporting development and enhancement of systems such as InSite and Horizon, and contributing to future system replacement or improvement projects to ensure property data remains fit for purpose.

Forming part of SPPD in the DG Corporate family, Property and Construction Division (PCD) transforms, innovates and enhances construction procurement and property to improve the stewardship of the public sector estate. The work of the division is varied, fast-paced and high profile. We work collaboratively in a national context with Ministers and senior stakeholders, policy colleagues, industry, public bodies, professional bodies and UKG providing specialist authoritative guidance, advice and service delivery on property and construction procurement.

PCD Support Team supports and enables delivery of a wide range of priorities across the Division, feeding in to a number of projects, policy advice, management of property data and business management. The PCD Support Team is looking to recruit a Data Manager to cover maternity leave to support our objectives.

The role provides leadership for the property data elements of the Single Scottish Estate Programme and associated data improvement projects. A key aspect of the post is working collaboratively with stakeholders across the Scottish public sector to improve data quality, consistency and adherence to the Scottish Public Sector Property Data Standard, while supporting development of future property data systems and digital solutions.

The Property Data Manager plays a key role within the PCD Support Team, leading the management and development of strategic property datasets and supporting delivery of key organisational priorities, including the Single Scottish Estate Programme, statutory reporting obligations and corporate performance monitoring.

Key responsibilities will include the following

• Lead strategic property reporting and performance analysis to support evidence-based decision-making.
• Act as Property Data Workstream Lead for the Single Scottish Estate Programme, leading delivery of data improvement projects, stakeholder engagement, implementation of data standards and achievement of programme outcomes.
• Lead statutory and corporate property data reporting, including estate performance reporting.
• Lead development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Scottish Public Sector Property Data Standard and associated governance processes.
• Provide strategic direction for InSite and other property data systems, identifying opportunities for system enhancement and supporting future system replacement projects.
• Oversee property data quality improvement initiatives across the wider Scottish public sector estate, promoting consistency, accuracy and completeness of data submissions.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships and provide expert property data advice across the public sector.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in property data management, reporting and analytics.
• Mentor and develop colleagues to strengthen capability across the property data function.

Professional / Technical Skills

• Property Professional Expertise - working
• Stakeholder engagement - working
• Strategy and Business Planning - working
• Technology and Innovation - working
• analytical decision making - practitioner
• You can find out more about the skills required, here: 2022-03-30 GPP Career Framework v13 CORRECTED & ODP competency framework

Experience

Demonstrable experience working in a data-driven environment, managing and analysing complex datasets to support evidence-based decision making.

Experience using Excel and analytical tools to develop reporting structures, dashboards and performance information.

Experience establishing robust data quality assurance processes and maintaining data integrity across multiple systems.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather, validate and interpret data.

Experience producing concise reports, briefing materials and recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Experience identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting and data management practices.

Knowledge of data governance, data quality management and reporting best practice.

Working pattern

This role is a temporary position with an expected commitment of 12 months.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

How to Apply

• Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 grade employees.
• Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
• Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Wednesday 28 October.
• If you have questions about your application, please contact [email protected]

Selection Process

All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager. There will be no formal testing or assessment.

Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c TBC.

Recruitment Principles

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principlesand we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.