Job Title: Data and Insights Manager Location: Dublin Reporting to: Headof Internal Systems Contract: Indefinite Duration Hours:37.5 hours per week Salary:€57,000 - €60,000 DOE About Food Cloud Food Cloud, recipient of Charities Institute Irelands charity of the year award, has a vision for a world where no good food goes to waste.
The only thing bigger than our vision is our drive we are an organisationofdoersthataredrivenbykindness,fairnessandadesiretohelppeopleandtheplanet.
We arealeadingvoiceinthe Irish, EUand UNFoodand Agriculture Organisationongreatercircularityinthe food system.
We have an ambitious goal for a more equitable, inclusive, and circular food system.
Would you like to join an organisation that is passionate about tackling food waste and increasing social inclusion in communities across Ireland and internationally?
Are you an experienced Data and Insights Manager who would like to work for one of Ireland's fastest growing social enterprises?
If this sounds like you, we have the ideal role here at Food Cloud.
Key Responsibilities Data Strategyand Governance: Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive, data strategy and data governanceframework.
Thisincludesenhancinganddocumenting Food Cloudsunifieddata model, integrating and standardising data sources, and enhancing reporting capabilities.
Manage internal stakeholders and leverage external expertise where needed to achieve the objectivesoutlinedinourroadmap,aligningwithbestpractices,industrystandards,international frameworks, and current and future regulatory requirements.
Collaboratewithcross-functionalteamstoensuredataquality,integrity,andsecurity.
Locateanddefinenewprocessandsystemimprovementopportunitiesandwhereinnovative technology solutions can support Food Clouds strategic goals.
Plantheroadmapandreportontheprogressofprojects,includingthedevelopmentand maintenance of data pipelines.
Data Engineeringand Pipeline Management: Design,implement,andmaintainrobust ETL(Extract, Transform, Load)processesandensure efficient data flow between systems.
Implementmonitoringmechanismstoproactivelyidentifyandaddressdataqualityissues, ensuring stable reporting and accurate data across systems.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to maintain and resolve issues related to core operating systems and integrations, and provide guidance on escalation and resolution processes.
Reporting and Analytics: Lead the design and implementation of a comprehensive operational reporting suite in consultation with key stakeholders and user groups, aligning with the overall business strategy.
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Collaboratewithothertechteamsincludingourexternalfacingproductdevelopmenttosupport thedesignandimplementationofacustomerreportingofferingandrelateddatastructures.
This includes a cross functional tech dev community with the Director of Engineering, architecture team and customer Solutions team.
Lead and oversee a cross functional team to conduct data analysis and modeling to generate actionable insights and recommendations.
Present findings in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
External Engagement and ESG Reporting Lead Food Clouds Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and impact reporting, ensuring our data and insights demonstrate measurable social and environmental outcomes.
Collaborate with partners such as food bank networks, external experts or consultants, and governmentagenciestoadvanceinnovativeandethicaldatapractices,includinginitiativeslike carbon emissions tracking and social impact metrics.
Represent Food Cloudinexternalcommunicationsandevents,usingdata-driveninsightsto showcase our achievements and influence positive change across the sector.
Createanddeliverregularreportsandpresentationsthatshowcasethecompany's achievements, using data and analytics to support key messages.
Leadership and People Management: As part of our Organisational Excellence team, lead and develop Food Clouds Data and Insights capability.
This includes direct line management of an initial small team and opportunity to develop a multi year plan for expansion with a diverse mix of colleagues and skills.
Developandsupportthetrainingofaconsistentapproachtocorebusinessanalyticsanddata literacy across the organisation.
Mentor colleagues across the organisation, encouraging collaboration on the overall data and reporting roadmap and embedding cross functional processes.
Key Skills Strong understanding and experience in using Azure tools for Data ETL / Analytics: Functions, Logic Apps, App Service, Data Factory, Storage,secretmanagement, App Insightsand Monitoring.
Experienceinsettingup ETLservicesfromvariousbusinessapplications,keepinginmind performance, scalability, cost and security.
5+yearsexperienceasadataanalystorbusinessdataanalyst.
Technicalexpertiseregardingdatamodels,databasedesigndevelopment,dataminingand segmentation techniques.
Strongknowledgeofandexperiencewithreportingpackages(Business Objectsetc),databases (SQL etc), programming (XML, Javascript, or ETL frameworks).
Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel/Power BI/Tableau).
Stronganalyticalskillswiththeabilitytocollect,organise,analyse,model,interpretand disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
BScin Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Managementor Statisticsor relevant degree desirable.
Possessesstrongprojectmanagementandpresentationskillsandappetitetodevelop.
Abilitytothinkandplanstrategicallylinkingoperationalgoalsandlongertermstrategy.
Awillingnesstodevelopandgrowskillsandcompetencies.
Strongproblem-solvingskillswithamethodicalandlogicalapproach.
Stronginterpersonalskillstoworkaspartofateam.
Excellent written and spoken communication skills Benefits Overview Therolewillbebasedinour Dublin Hubandwecanalsoofferflexibleworkingarrangements, such as working from home, in line with role requirements Weareveryproudofourculture,andourvision,missionandvalueswhichyoucanreadmore about on ourwebsiteand on social media channels Wearededicatedtosupportingallcolleaguesintheirdevelopmentwithabreadthoftraining, mentoring and experiences available.
This spans a range of learning and development programmes, continued focus on wellbeing and direct support on qualifications and personal improvement plans Pensioncontribution:matchingupto5%ofanemployee'ssalary Tax Saver, Income Protection, Bike to Work Scheme, discounted gym and sports club memberships, and more