Data Manager
Birmingham (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office)
Up to £60,000
Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Data Manager to take ownership of a growing organisation’s data landscape. This is a pivotal role, sitting at the intersection of technology and business, where you’ll shape how data is managed, interpreted, and used to drive commercial and customer-focused outcomes.
Working within a modern BI and reporting environment, you’ll play a key role in ensuring data quality, delivering meaningful insights, and evolving data capabilities in line with business strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Own and manage the organisation’s data landscape, ensuring data is accurate, secure, and readily available
*Design and deliver dashboards, reports, and visualisations using Power BI (or similar tools)
*Lead data migration, ETL, and integration activities across multiple systems
*Oversee database administration, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance
*Apply analytical and data science techniques to generate actionable insights
*Work closely with stakeholders across technical and commercial teams to understand requirements and deliver value-driven data solutions
*Translate business needs into effective data strategies, balancing short-term delivery with long-term capability building
*Contribute to data architecture discussions, collaborating with technical specialists to support scalable and robust solutions
What We’re Looking For
Essential Experience & Skills
*Proven experience in a Data Manager or similar role
*Strong background in BI, reporting, and data management
*Experience with Power BI or equivalent visualisation tools
*Solid understanding of ETL processes, data migration, and system integration
*Database administration experience (performance, security, optimisation)
*Ability to bridge the gap between technical and business teams
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable
*Exposure to data science or advanced analytics techniques
*Experience contributing to data architecture or strategy
*Experience working in a commercial or customer-focused environment
About You
*Self-motivated and outcome-driven
*Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
*Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
*Able to communicate complex data concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
*Forward-thinking, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
What’s on Offer
*Salary up to £60,000
*Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the Birmingham office)
*Flexible working around core hours
*Opportunity to shape and influence data strategy within a growing organisation
*Collaborative and forward-thinking environment
*Ongoing professional development opportunities