Data Manager

Data Manager - Birmingham (hybrid) £70,000 PA Opportunity for a Data Manager to join a well-known organisation undergoing significant technology transformation. A reputable, complex organisation with numerous sites, providing services to hundreds-of-thousands across the country. You'll be joining at a particularly exciting time for the business. Reporting directly to the Head of IT, you'll be responsible for establishing and leading an enterprise-wide data management capability within a regulated, operationally complex environment. This is a key role responsible for ensuring organisational data is accurate, trusted, secure and fit for operational, regulatory and strategic decision-making, spanning data strategy, governance, architecture, engineering, reporting and analytics. Key Responsibilities: * Build and deliver an enterprise data strategy, aligned to business objectives and measurable outcomes * Establish robust data governance, ownership, standards, quality controls and prioritisation * Lead the development of target data architecture, including warehousing, modelling, integrations and pipelines * Oversee data integrity, security, availability and compliance (including GDPR / Data Protection) * Manage delivery through internal teams and external partners, including procurement and supplier management * Recruit and lead a small team (up to 3 data engineers / BI analysts) over time * Work closely with stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate reporting and actionable insights * Drive continuous improvement through data quality metrics, audits and process optimisation Skills & Experience: * Strong experience in enterprise data management, governance and architecture * Excellent knowledge of Microsoft data platforms (Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Azure data technologies) * Confident communicator able to translate complex data concepts for senior/non-technical stakeholders * Experience in regulated, asset-intensive or safety-critical sectors Salary up to £70,000 PA The role offers excellent benefits, including free/heavily discounted public transport travel, 25 days holiday (+bank holidays) and an excellent pension scheme