Senior Data Manager

Historic Royal Palaces is the independent charity that looks after the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, the Banqueting House, Kew Palace and Hillsborough Castle & Gardens.

Departments:Corporate Planning
Home Palace: Hampton Court Palace
Status:Established/Permanent
Salary: £63,319
Salary Rate:Per Annum
Days/Hours of work: Full time, 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday

About the role and about you  

We are the independent charity that loves and looks after six of the most wonderful palaces in the world. The palaces are the setting for the stories that shape us all, and we’re bringing them to people in ways that mean more to them. We want everyone to find themselves in the spaces and stories we share. 

We are embarking on an ambitious transformation to harness the power of data and analytics to enhance decision-making, strategic planning, and operational effectiveness. As part of this vision, we are recruiting for four key roles that will play a crucial part in shaping the future of data at HRP: Senior Data Manager, Data Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, and IT Business Analyst/Project Manager. 

Together, these roles will help HRP transition towards a more data-driven culture, ensuring that data is accurate, accessible, and aligned with our strategic goals. If you are passionate about data, collaboration, and driving meaningful impact through insights, we invite you to explore these exciting opportunities 

As part of this pioneering team, the Senior Data Manager will play a key role in shaping and driving data transformation efforts, including the implementation of a new data operating model, the development of a data warehouse, and the mainstreaming of advanced analytics. By helping to establish the foundations of HRP’s long-term analytics strategy, you will be at the forefront of efforts to develop a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organisation.  

About the role 

The Senior Data Manager will lead the central data team, overseeing data strategy, governance, advanced analytics, and the data warehouse. This role involves driving the strategic development of HRP’s data landscape, with a focus on ensuring data is leveraged to support business decisions and building a data-driven culture across the organisation. To succeed in this role, the roleholder will: 

• Lead the design, development, and execution of HRP’s data strategy, aligning it with organisational goals.
• Provide strategic oversight on data governance, data security, and advanced analytics.
• Champion data-driven decision-making across the organisation, fostering a culture that integrates data insights into strategic and operational processes.
• Develop and implement robust data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
• Mentor and manage a team of data professionals, fostering their technical and professional growth.
• Build and maintain cross-functional relationships to align data strategies with business needs and promote collaboration. 

Benefits include 

• Hybrid working
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Generous Employers Pension Contributions (up to 11%)
• Annual Pay reviews & Bonuses
• Critical Illness Cover & Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies and benefits 
• Staff discounts and membership to all palaces 

Person Specification  

Essential Skills: 

Leadership & Strategic Vision 

• Demonstrated experience leading a data team, driving data initiatives, and aligning technical projects with organisational strategy.
• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve data usage and management, with the ability to lead and coach teams through transformation. 

Technical Expertise 

• In-depth understanding of data warehouse architecture, data governance, and data security frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, and familiarity with data warehousing tools like Snowflake, Amazon Redshift and Azure Synapse. 
• Collaboration & Communication 

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and build strong relationships across departments. 

Experience: 

• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a data management or strategy role.
• Proven experience implementing data governance frameworks and developing data-driven cultures in complex organisations. 

Closing date:23:55pm 2nd March 2025

We have adopted a hybrid model of part working from home and part working from site, we are open to discussing what best works for individuals and their work life balance whilst also delivering the business requirements. 

Historic Royal Palaces is an equal opportunities employer and truly values a diverse workforce.  Applications are welcome from candidates regardless of their background. 

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