Data Quality Manager – Valpak Limited
Location: Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 17 November 2025
Department: Sales & Account Management
Compensation: £28,850 – £39,000 / year
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Description
Valpak is the UK’s leading provider of environmental compliance, dedicated to building a profitable, sustainable, waste‑free world. With teams partnered with more than 400 customers worldwide, we support a global compliance offering – Comply Loop. We solve complex regulatory challenges using data, local expertise, and visionary leadership to drive accountability across the globe.
Our core values drive everything we do. We promote a supportive environment for colleagues, deliver exceptional service to customers, contribute to the community, and strive for a sustainable environment. If you share these values and are passionate about making a positive impact, we’d love to have you on our team.
About the Role
The primary role of the Data Quality Manager is to manage a team of EPIC Analysts conducting activities to support the EPIC team in improving the quantity and quality of data in the EPIC database. The manager also oversees the team’s activities for the completion of data and report requests from Valpak Consulting and other operational teams. A sub‑section of the team, led by the EPIC Assistant Manager, ensures EPIC data is accurate and usable for trend analysis and insight into products entering the market. They also manage internal projects such as the VDI weighing project and the In‑House Weighing app.
Data Management & Process Improvement
* Maximise use of the database and explore innovative error reporting methods.
* Educate the wider department to ensure accurate data entry during operational processes.
* Collaborate with Consulting to deliver project data and support sector reporting (e.g., benchmarking, forecasting).
* Make recommendations to streamline business processes based on data insights.
Data Quality Assurance
* Lead the VDI Weighing Project to meet ISO Quality Objectives.
* Run regular quality checks and delegate error resolution to improve data accuracy.
* Maintain a clean and reliable database by identifying and correcting inaccuracies.
Data Analysis & Integrity
* Analyse and interpret data using reports and statistical techniques to generate insights.
* Rigorously interrogate data and challenge underlying assumptions.
* Ensure data integrity is upheld across all reporting and operational activities.
Team Leadership & Development
* Line‑manage EPIC Quality Analysts, ensuring they receive appropriate training in collaboration with the Training Manager.
* Delegate EPIC sprint activities and liaise with the EPIC Manager to align priorities.
* Conduct regular catch‑ups and manage personal development plans for EPIC Analysts.
* Ensure adherence to Valpak’s Health & Safety and Risk Management policies.
Product Ownership
* Act as the product owner for new EPIC‑delivered services, such as Benchmarking.
* Champion service development and ensure alignment with business needs and data quality standards.
What We Need From You
* Advanced Excel skills are desirable.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
* High standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Experience analysing and manipulating large volumes of data.
* Interest in environmental issues is desirable.
* Previous management experience is desirable.
* Excellent planning, scheduling, and organisation skills.
* Collaborative working style.
* Numerical/scientific qualification at A‑Level (or equivalent) or above.
* Must be educated to degree level or equivalent.
* Full UK manual driving licence.
What We Offer
* Dual location / hybrid worker status.
* Participation in our annual incentive plan (VIP) – up to 10 % bonus.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, volunteering day and your birthday off.
* Option to buy and sell up to 9 days annual leave.
* Access to voluntary benefits including private medical insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, and subsidised gym membership.
* Automatic inclusion in life assurance, critical illness and disability income protection schemes.
* Pension scheme up to 8 % employer contribution.
* Access to reward & discount platform.
* Well‑being initiatives.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Information Technology
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