Job Description

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Reference number

445442
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Salary

38,500 - 42,500
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

12 months###

Type of role

Analytical


Digital

Information Technology

Other###

Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Remote working (anywhere in the UK)

About the job

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Job summary

WFD are now looking for an Data Systems Manager to support our Systems Improvement Project.###

Job description

Location:

UK based with the option for remote working. This role will require occasional travel to HQ in London to fulfil operational requirements.

Benefits:

4 wellbeing days per calendar year [pro-rata for part-time staff], plus annual leave and public holidays entitlement. Civil Service pension- defined benefit: Generous employer contribution up to 28.97%.

Contract Details:

Fixed Term to 31st March 2027

Role Overview with key responsibilities

WFD?s data strategy sets out a clear ambition to build in-house capability to ensure full ownership of its information management systems. The Data Systems Manager will support the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of these systems, ensuring they remain aligned with organisational needs and business objectives.


Under the direction of the Head of Systems Improvement Project (SIP), this role will provide a critical internal capability, providing project management support, acting as an escalation point for system user ability issues and assuming responsibility for the handover from external developers. The Data Systems Manager will also be responsible for the maintenance of Microsoft Power Apps and for the development and support of low- to medium-complexity automations and solutions.

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Person specification

About You

It is essential your application clearly shows,


Experience in database management and/or design, either as part of a software development project or configuring tools. Experience with NO-CODE or LOW-CODE application development framework such as knack.com or Microsoft PowerApps. Must demonstrate ambition and the capacity to learn and grow as WFD?s data architecture evolves. Experience using data visualisation tools such as Microsoft PowerBI Basic knowledge of Python Basic knowledge of Git Experience with user support or customer service, ideally experience implementing new software solutions in disperse organisations and/ or remotely.

To Apply by 1st February 2026 visit our website

Careers , Westminster Foundation for Democracy (wfd.org)

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 38,500, Westminster Foundation for Democracy contributes 11,153 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.###

Selection process details

To Apply by 1st February 2026

visit our website Careers , Westminster Foundation for Democracy (wfd.org)



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : recruitment@wfd.org Email : recruitment@wfd.org
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Recruitment team

* Email : recruitment@wfd.org