People Systems & Data Insights Manager

At Carter Jonas we're seeking a strategic and data driven, People Systems and Data Insights Manager based in our Peterborough Office, on a hybrid basis.

The role is responsible for developing and maintaining the People data architecture, leading the evolution of Power BI and Microsoft Fabric solutions, governing data quality and driving continuous improvement in HR reporting, analytics and workforce planning capabilities.

We are proud to offer a wonderful working culture, a competitive salary and good annual leave offering, coupled with meaningful flexible benefits including salary sacrifice Electric car scheme, holiday purchase of up to 5 extra days, health cash plans, hybrid working, cycle-to-work scheme.

Working within a Partnership is something truly special, offering a level of collaboration, shared success, and long-term commitment that sets it apart from more traditional corporate structures.

In addition, we welcome applications from those seeking flexible or agile working arrangements.

What You'll Be Doing

As People Systems and Data Insights Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement the People Analytics and HRMI strategy aligned to the firm's business objectives and Vision 2030.
• Act as the subject matter expert for workforce analytics, providing insight-driven recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Establish a roadmap for the development of People analytics, Power BI reporting and Microsoft Fabric solutions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation and predictive analytics within People Operations.
• Own the design, development and governance of enterprise-level HR dashboards and Develop scalable Power BI dashboards that enable self-service reporting across the business.
• Define and implement HR data governance standards, controls and quality assurance processes.
• Establish KPIs and monitoring frameworks for data accuracy and reporting effectiveness.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and manage competing priorities.
• Translate complex workforce data into meaningful business insights and recommendations.
• Present workforce trends, metrics and strategic analysis to Management Board and leadership teams.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, DAX and complex modelling).
• Advanced Power BI development experience.
• Experience building and maintaining Microsoft Fabric environments.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling and governance principles. Including GDPR and management of sensitive People Data
• Proven ability to create strategic dashboards and executive-level reporting – especially in the context of a strategic HR agenda that drives commercial value
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Experience influencing and engaging senior stakeholders.

The Person:

• Strategic thinker who can see beyond reporting to identify business opportunities and risks.
• Commercially aware and able to challenge constructively.
• Influential and confident in presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Proactive and solutions-focused.
• Builds credibility through accuracy, reliability and expertise.
• Comfortable operating with ambiguity and competing stakeholder demands.

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead the firm's People Data, Analytics and HR Systems strategy, ensuring the delivery of accurate, insightful and commercially focused people intelligence that supports strategic decision-making across the business.

We offer a highly competitive rewards package including group pension, flexible benefits, referral schemes and generous annual leave.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Learning and development is important to us; we encourage everyone to continue developing to optimise their performance and fulfil their potential. We have an agile flexible working policy; many of our team work flexibly, we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you. We enjoy what we do, and we do it well, which is why 80% of our business comes from repeat clients.

About us:

Since 1855, Carter Jonas has grown to be one of the largest and most respected property consultancies in the UK with a network of 34 offices across England and Wales, employing more than 1,000 partners and employees.

Our tailored service and Simply Better Advice have enabled us to forge lasting, intelligent and trusting partnerships with our clients. These long-standing relationships are our most important and most closely protected asset. From private landowners to local authorities, pension funds to farmers – our universe of client experience is among the most varied in UK property.

We employ the very best people. We are a place where people want to work, and our culture is both collaborative and business minded. We have experts in every field who deliver long term advice that enhances our clients’ future prosperity.

Ahead of the curve, we are pioneering in the use of technology within the property industry, making Carter Jonas a hugely exciting place to work.

Our values:

• Approachable - We treat every relationship with respect, integrity, and warmth
• Effective - We do what we say we will, we do it well and we are accountable
• Ambitious - We are ambitious for our clients and for our firm

We look to recruit individuals who represent our core values, but who can also demonstrate the six Carter Jonas competencies that are the foundation of our career pathways. These competencies will aide their personal development in the business, and comprise of:

• Communication - Ensures effective, clear, and relevant communications in support of business objectives
• People - Demonstrates leadership in conduct and effectively manages and develops people to optimise performance through others
• Business Development & Client Care - Ensures effective communication to facilitate excellent client care and collaboration and pursuing opportunities for increased business and profit mindful of the Firm’s heritage and values
• Use of Technology - Modern, Agile, Digital Employee
• Teamwork - Recognises the importance of working with others, to collaborate and co-operate to achieve business
• Personal Effectiveness & Productivity- Engage, promote, and adhere to compliance requirements including all internal processes and procedures which manage risk and enhance productivity.