Data Operations Manager Grade A - £55,172 (National) or £61,028 (London - for London office based or homebased workers within the boundary of the M25) - There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. For exceptional candidates, a higher salary may be available. Contracted Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Contract Type: Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity until 30 April 2027 (to deliver a project funded for this period only) Location: Homebased Closing Date: Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11.59pm Picture this Imagine leading the operational backbone of CQC''s Enterprise Data Platform (EDP), ensuring that data services are reliable, well-managed, and consistently deliver value to the organisation. CQC''s cloud-based Enterprise Data Platform is built on Microsoft Azure to deliver governed data and analytics, integration and archiving capabilities. As Data Operations Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that demand is effectively managed, services are stable and high-quality, and that the organisation can confidently rely on the platform to support its insight and regulatory requirements. The role You''ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you''ll: - Lead the operational management of the Enterprise Data Platform, ensuring services are reliable, controlled and meet organisational needs. - Manage demand, incidents, changes and releases, ensuring work is prioritised and delivered effec