Job Description - Data Cleansing Supervisor - Onsite (Office Based)
Description
Lead a Team. Drive Quality. Make Data Matter.
Are you passionate about data accuracy, operational excellence, and leading high-performing teams? We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven Data Cleansing Supervisor to take ownership of our data quality operations and help shape the standards that drive smarter business decisions.
This is more than just a supervisory role. You’ll be the driving force behind a small but impactful team, ensuring data is clean, reliable, and delivered to the highest standards. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where leadership, problem-solving, and process improvement go hand in hand — we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Team Leadership & Performance Management
You’ll lead and support a team of up to 5 Data Cleansers, creating a positive, accountable, and high-performing environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supervising, mentoring, and motivating the team on a day-to-day basis
Allocating workloads and prioritising tasks to meet business deadlines
Providing coaching, guidance, and hands-on support where needed
Monitoring quality, productivity, and team performance metrics
Conducting regular feedback sessions and performance reviews
Supporting onboarding and training for new starters
Data Quality & Operational Excellence
You’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity and accuracy of business-critical data.
This includes:
Reviewing and validating data cleansing outputs
Ensuring work meets agreed quality standards and business rules
Identifying recurring issues, trends, and root causes
Escalating risks, errors, or system concerns proactively
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across data processes
Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
You’ll provide meaningful reporting and insights to operational leaders and stakeholders, helping drive informed decision-making.
You’ll be responsible for:
Producing regular operational and management reports including:
Data quality metrics
Productivity and throughput
Error rates and rework analysis
Progress against targets and deadlines
Providing clear commentary, insights, and recommendations
Highlighting risks, dependencies, and capacity concerns
Acting as the main operational point of contact for data cleansing activities
Process, Governance & Compliance
You’ll help ensure all data activities are carried out securely, consistently, and in line with best practices.
This includes:
Maintaining adherence to GDPR, confidentiality, and information security requirements
Supporting audits, migrations, and transformation projects
Maintaining documentation, procedures, and cleansing rules
Promoting consistent and efficient ways of working across the team
Requirements
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
Proven experience in data cleansing, data quality, or data operations
Previous experience leading or supervising a small team
Strong attention to detail with a passion for accuracy
Advanced Excel skills or equivalent data handling experience
Experience producing operational or management reports
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Desirable Experience
Experience working with CRM, ERP, or database systems
Basic SQL or data querying skills
Knowledge of data governance or data quality frameworks
Experience within regulated or data-sensitive industries
Exposure to managing remote or offshore teams
Benefits
Why Join Us?
Be part of a collaborative and growing team
Play a key role in improving operational data quality
Opportunity to lead, influence, and drive improvements
Supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development
A role where your attention to detail genuinely makes an impact
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