Data is at the heart of successful transformation, and this role offers a unique opportunity to shape how Housing Services use, manage and trust their information in the future. As a Project Lead - Data, Reporting & Migration, you'll lead a critical workstream within the BRIK Housing Programme, one of the largest transformation programmes currently being delivered across Housing Services. Working closely with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders across the organisation, you'll ensure data, reporting and migration activities are successfully planned, governed and delivered as part of the implementation of the future BRIK Housing platform. 

This is a high-impact role for an experienced transformation professional who enjoys working at the intersection of data, technology and business change. You'll have the opportunity to establish new governance frameworks, improve organisational confidence in data and help ensure the Council enters the next phase of its housing transformation programme with high-quality, trusted information that supports services, residents and future decision-making.

You'll lead the Data, Reporting & Migration workstream, developing and implementing the strategy that supports the successful transition from existing housing systems into the future BRIK platform. Working closely with service areas, technical teams and suppliers, you'll oversee data mapping, cleansing, migration and validation activities, ensuring information is accurate, secure and aligned with programme timelines and quality standards.

A key element of the role will be establishing and embedding a strong Data Governance Framework across Housing Services. You'll lead governance activities, support the development of data ownership and stewardship responsibilities, and help create a culture where data quality, accountability and information management are viewed as strategic priorities. Through your leadership, you'll help ensure data becomes a trusted asset that supports operational delivery, regulatory compliance and future service development.

You'll also shape the future of reporting and analytics across Housing Services, working with colleagues and technical specialists to define reporting requirements and support the development of modern reporting capabilities using technologies such as Power BI and Microsoft Fabric. Alongside this, you'll manage risks, dependencies and assurance activities for the workstream, reporting progress through programme governance structures and supporting readiness assessments and go-live decisions.

You're an experienced project, data or transformation professional with a strong track record of leading data, reporting, migration or information management workstreams within complex business change programmes. You have a deep understanding of data governance, data quality and information management principles, together with experience managing large-scale migration activities and working across multiple stakeholders and delivery partners.

You are confident engaging with both technical and non-technical audiences, translating complex concepts into clear and practical language that helps build understanding and confidence. Whether working with service leads, suppliers, data owners or programme boards, you're able to influence, collaborate and build strong working relationships that support successful delivery.

You'll bring excellent planning, communication and stakeholder management skills, together with the ability to manage competing priorities, navigate complexity and maintain focus on outcomes. Most importantly, you'll share our THRIVE values and be motivated by the opportunity to help shape the future of Housing Services through data-driven transformation and continuous improvement.

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Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, about building a career at WNC.

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