Head of Data Management in Nottingham

Job description

Head of Data Management

£85,000 to £100,000 + Package

Hybrid – Nottingham (3 days a week)

Are you an experienced data leader looking to define and shape how an organisation manages and governs data? This is a newly created role within a major enterprise going through a large-scale transformation, offering the autonomy to redesign data practices from the ground up.

Sitting one level below Director, you will lead a team of 12 (including four Managers) and take full ownership of data management strategy, data governance, and the end-to-end data lifecycle. This is a fast-paced, high-impact environment where you’ll influence senior stakeholders, work closely with Risk, Technology and the Chief Data Office, and drive enterprise-wide improvements across data quality, privacy, and governance.

The Role

In this strategic yet hands-on position, you will

• Own the organisation’s Data Management Strategy and drive business-wide change
• Lead data stewardship across analytical, operational and policy domains
• Shape and improve data governance, quality frameworks, and risk policies
• Oversee the full data lifecycle, ensuring data is discoverable, high quality, and well governed
• Partner with senior leaders, Risk, the DPO and Technology to meet regulatory and privacy requirements
• Guide the organisation through a major data management transformation

Technical Focus

• Strong understanding of ETL, APIs and modern cloud data ecosystems
• SQL and Python expertise (automation experience strongly valued)
• Knowledge of data quality tooling (e.g. Informatica)
• Understanding of data architecture, governance frameworks and lifecycle management
• Experience working within regulatory or data-risk environments is highly advantageous

What They’re Looking For

• An established people leader comfortable managing high-performing teams
• Experience delivering data management transformations
• Strong regulatory understanding (GDPR experience beneficial)
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex data topics with clarity
• Backgrounds may include: Data Management, Data Quality, Governance, Architecture or senior technical roles that have pivoted into leadership

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role with the freedom to redefine how data is governed within a major organisation. You’ll shape the roadmap, influence enterprise standards and set the vision for how data is managed in the future.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Nottingham

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English