Salary: £80,000 - 80,000 per year Requirements: Proven experience leading data functions in financial services or other regulated environments Deep technical expertise across the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem, including ADF, Databricks, Synapse, SQL, ADLS, and DevOps CI/CD Understanding of Microsoft Purview governance, lineage, classification and policy controls Hands-on leadership across Microsoft Fabric-lakehouse, engineering workloads, and Power BI governance Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks including FCA/PRA, GDPR, data risk and operational resilience Experience with Azure/OpenAI services and responsible AI frameworks (desirable) Relevant certifications such as Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, or Purview Specialism (desirable) Responsibilities: Own, develop, and deliver the Societys data strategy, driving quality, trust, governance, and value from the organisations data assets Partner with senior leaders to embed data into decision-making, customer experience, risk management, and operational resilience Act as the enterprise owner for our Azure and Fabric data platforms and Microsoft Purview governance environment Oversee architecture, roadmap, and optimisation across Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, SQL, Fabric Lakehouse, and Power BI Ensure data platforms meet regulatory and best-practice expectations (GDPR, PRA/FCA, DAMA) Lead the enterprise data governance framework, ensuring strong controls, quality, lineage, metadata, and lifecycle management Oversee Purview as the single source of truth for classification, compliance, lineage, and sensitive data management Lead a modern engineering practice delivering secure, scalable data pipelines and lakehouse structures in Azure and Fabric Own enterprise data architecture, including integration patterns, domains, and semantic models, ensuring alignment with key change programmes and third-party platforms Drive enterprise analytics using Power BI, Fabric workloads, and Azure AI/ML Enable predictive modelling, operational analytics, and responsible AI adoption Build and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary data team Champion data literacy across the organisation and represent the Society with partners, auditors, and regulators Technologies: AI Architect Azure CI/CD Databricks DevOps Fabric Power BI SQL Cloud More: Dudley Building Society is embarking on an ambitious transformation journey, seeking a strategic data leader to shape our future. We pride ourselves on being a purpose-led mutual, dedicated to enhancing member outcomes through innovative technology and insights. In return for your expertise, we offer a competitive salary of up to £80,000, a 35-hour work week, generous holiday allowances, a pension contribution of up to 8%, life assurance, and comprehensive private medical insurance. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, respecting individuality, and encouraging every team member to thrive. last updated 10 week of 2026