Job Description
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