Why use Data Navigator?
More and more emphasis is being placed on housing providers to use their data not only for service improvement and value for money, but also regulation and governance. This topic is wide ranging and requires different skills.
Our approach is practical and collaborative. Data Navigator is our modular, outcomes-driven service designed to help small and medium housing associations take control of their data. Whether you’re preparing for digital transformation, or strengthening your governance and assurance, we’ll work with you to:
- Define a data strategy that aligns to your corporate plan and regulatory requirements
- Assess your data maturity and identify risks across governance, quality, and systems
- Build an actionable roadmap for the next 6–12 months
- Strengthen your assurance around data quality, integrity, and security
Our aim is to simplify and demystify all things data to help you build out your strategy using our practical framework and toolkit
How Data Navigator can help social housing organisations
Data Navigator helps you address data risks. Without strong data foundations, housing associations face risks including:
- Data integrity – inaccurate or inconsistent data leading to poor decisions
- Regulatory compliance – challenges in providing accurate IDA or Consumer Standard evidence
- Cyber security – increased vulnerability through outdated systems
- Data protection – risks of fines and reputational damage through poor handling
- AI & analytics – lack of governance, ethics, or oversight undermining trust
Data Navigator is best for small to medium housing associations wanting clarity and assurance, boards preparing for regulatory reviews or digital transformation programmes and leaders seeking a practical, people-centred approach to data governance and strategy. We work with organisations seeking to proactively understand their level of data maturity and working together to build out a comprehensive plan… and organisations who have identified specific risks and need guidance around how best to address them.
The outcome
A comprehensive, outcomes-driven data strategy and actionable plan to address any comprehensive or governance gaps.
Benefits to your organisation:
- Data strategy defined
- Assurance to the regulator that your data is managed and trustworthy
- Comprehensive risk assessment to identify gaps
- Actionable plan
- 360° data programme
Benefits to you:
- Confidence in data integrity
- Addressing gaps
- Understanding your data
- Readiness for compliance audits
- Ability to report quickly and accurately
The Marzipan Way: Good governance
We’ll help you lead with clarity and integrity. Providing confidence in your data quality, we help housing associations define, align and implement their data strategy, and we can help you too.
