Introduction

This independent UK energy supplier is on a mission to harness the power of data to drive smarter decisions across the business. They’re now looking for a commercially minded Data Manager to shape strategy, strengthen governance, and lead a growing data function at the heart of their operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Define and deliver a company-wide data strategy aligned with IT and business goals.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards (GDPR, industry regs).
• Lead and coordinate data SMEs across business units, fostering collaboration and alignment.
• Partner with IT to design a unified data infrastructure and select the right analytics tools.
• Drive data quality initiatives, setting ownership and standards for key datasets.
• Hire, mentor, and upskill data professionals across the organisation.
• Manage project pipelines, ensuring resources are prioritised for maximum business impact.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Stay ahead of emerging tech, piloting innovations that add real value.

Main Skills Needed:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 6+ years in data roles, with at least 2 years in leadership.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, pipelines, and database technologies.
• Proven experience with governance frameworks, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of GDPR and data security best practices.
• Skilled communicator, able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Track record of leading cross-functional data teams and projects.
• (Desirable) Experience in energy/utilities, billing, or regulatory reporting.

What’s in It for You:

• Profit share and enhanced pension scheme.
• Private medical, life insurance, and income protection.
• Generous holiday allowance + day off on your birthday.
• Career progression and online learning support.
• Fresh fruit, snacks, and breakfast daily.
• Free parking, social events, and a vibrant, modern office space.

Call to Action:

If you bring the spark, we’ll give you the platform.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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