Head of Data and Statistics

We are looking for a Head of Data and Statistics to join us at the Regulator of Social Housing, managing a team of dedicated data professionals.

The Head of Data and Statistics will support the regulator in delivering its statutory objectives by leading and developing our data collection function, allowing for access to timely and accurate data in order to analyse the sector’s financial performance and risks to its compliance with the regulatory standards.

When you join us, you’ll be joining an organisation that gives you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.

As the Head of Data and Statistics you will ensure that the regulator’s data collection requirements are delivered effectively, managing projects effectively, and will be responsible for identifying future requirements, developing systems and innovative new approaches to support the regulator’s requirements, ensuring accurate and timely collection of business-critical data.  You will also be a source of expertise, providing advice and guidance on complex data and analytical issues.

You will provide effective leadership to the Data Team, supporting and developing the team and will manage key relationships with external providers.  You will also produce and oversee analysis and publications and ensure that requirements are met.

As the successful candidate you will have significant experience of developing and managing data collections, delivering high quality research and analysis and have strong management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate your team.

You should also have experience of project management, working to deliver complex projects to time and budget, along with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

 

Alongside your salary of £74,159, Regulator of Social Housing contributes £21,483 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

 

General Information: 
 

At RSH, we offer a fantastic range of benefits including a 35 hour working week, 33 days annual leave and access to the Civil Service Pension Scheme.

Our staff survey results consistently show that our staff think that the best thing about working at the RSH is our flexible and hybrid working, along with our family friendly policies that support work-life balance. 

We also offer access to our staff discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, a Nuffield Health Screening; and a range of other well-being focussed benefits.  Full information on this and our other fantastic benefits is available on our website.

Location
We operate a hybrid model of working with a mix of office and home working, as well as offering a range of flexible working arrangements.

This role can be based out of any of RSH’s offices in Manchester or Leeds. Our Manchester office will be relocating during 2026, however will remain within the city centre. Most roles involve some travel within England between our offices, with some roles also involving onsite visits to social housing providers.