Job Description
Join Our Team as a Member Data Reporting Manager
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Are you an experienced Data Reporting Manager or Lead, who is looking to move into a role where you can really have ownership over building and developing data the right way? Within this role you will lead and develop a team of data analysts in delivering high-quality, automated reporting solutions and data-driven insights across defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.
What you’ll do:
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and support a team of data analysts, providing day-to-day guidance, performance management, and strategic direction to deliver high-quality, insightful outputs. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
* Promote innovation by encouraging the use of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to keep solutions modern, efficient, and competitive.
* Oversee the delivery of business-as-usual (BAU) reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction. Drive efficiency through automation and process improvement using tools such as SQL, Python, and Databricks, with a focus on building scalable, future-proof systems.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges and identify opportunities where data can deliver value. Design and implement data-driven solutions and applications that enable fast, informed decision-making for both clients and internal teams.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of robust data governance and quality frameworks, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance across all reporting activities.
* Act as the subject matter expert for DB pensions data reporting, offering guidance on data structures, reporting requirements, and industry best practices to ensure both technical accuracy and contextual relevance.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners. Communicate complex data findings in a clear and actionable way to support decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences.
This role would suit someone who:
Essential
* Proven knowledge and experience in pensions data management and reporting, within the DB pension scheme domain including but not limited to –
* DB pensions data structures and their importance to e.g. scheme benefit calculations
* Expert knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements e.g. TPR data quality. Scheme returns, Pensions Dashboard
* Data quality best practices and data governance e.g. PASA data guidance
* Best practices for handling sensitive data e.g. GDPR, ICO guidance
* Proven ability of designing and implementing scalable, automated reporting systems that meet business needs.
* Excellent people management skills and experience in leading and developing data teams.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strong technical skills in data analysis, reporting tools (e.g. SQL, Python, Excel), data quality improvement, and reports automation.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
Desirable
* Knowledge of pensions administration systems and data structures (IntelliPen experience is highly desirable).
* Experience in delivering client-facing data solutions.
* Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks.
* Delivering data solutions using data bricks.
Why Brightwell?
As a Brightwell colleague, you will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work practices, professional development, career development, and a great benefits package including:
1. Annual performance bonuses of up to 10-20%.
2. 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus