Senior Data Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment
High Wycombe
1 week ago
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Your New Organisation

CSSC Sports and Leisure is dedicated to promoting well-being and leisure opportunities, along with an active lifestyle among its members. With a rich history and a commitment to providing a wide range of sports and leisure activities, CSSC fosters a vibrant community where members can enjoy and benefit from various recreational opportunities. Right now, they're on an exciting journey to revolutionise their data management, putting data at the heart of everything they do to drive the organisation forward.

New Role

Step into a critical leadership role where you'll lead the transformation of the data landscape! As you'll be leading their data management and governance strategy, you'll take full ownership of all data-related aspects, ensuring the immediate and long-term future of their data management. Ensuring data integrity, accessibility, security, and compliance is crucial to their mission. By leveraging Qlik for business insights, reports, and analysis, you'll empower senior leadership to make informed decisions that transform the organisation. To achieve this, you will work with teams like Digital Architecture, Member Services, Compliance, and Operations to set data handling best practices and promote a data-driven culture.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Develop, implement and maintain the data governance framework, policies and standards.
  2. Establish strategic priorities for data governance and quality management.
  3. Lead data stewardship programs and promote accountability for data assets.
  4. Oversee data quality initiatives and ensure compliance with data regulations.
  5. Manage data architecture, including models, flows, and integration.

What You Need to Succeed

Your proven track record in leading data management for an organisation and a strong understanding of database architecture, data governance, and compliance standards will lead to your success. To excel in this role, you must be adept with cloud-based data platforms, tools such as Qlik, Tableau, or Power BI, and have a solid track record in managing data pipelines and databases. Core competencies include excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong project management and organisation, and the ability to effectively communicate technical data insights to non-technical stakeholders. A thorough understanding of data protection regulations and data security best practices is also necessary.

What you'll get in return

They offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your work-life balance and support your professional growth. Enjoy 32.5 days of annual leave, including Bank Holidays, and a free CSSC Membership. They prioritise your wellbeing with 90 minutes of dedicated wellbeing time each week and flexible working arrangements, both remote and office based. They have excellent pension schemes and provide numerous training and development opportunities, including advanced training with Qlik directly from their teams. Additionally, you'll have access to the Employee Assistance Programme and the Cycle to Work Scheme.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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