Data Management BP

Marks and Spencer; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a strong business partner for data management. You will ensure data is well-managed and trusted, working with product, legal, and engineering teams. The ideal candidate has solid experience in data management and governance, with skills in implementing data policies. This role offers various benefits, including a colleague discount and a defined contribution pension scheme, all while fostering an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonus schemes

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Solid experience in data management or governance.
• Deep knowledge of data management methodologies.
• Experience in improving data management in large organizations.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for data management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for alignment.
• Provide hands-on support to Data Owners and Stewards.

Skills

Data management

Data governance

Implementation of data policies

Collaborative working

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a strong business partner to play a key part in embedding best practices across all Data Management capabilities, working directly with Product teams, Data Owners, Legal and Engineering teams to ensure data is well‑managed, trusted, and used effectively. You will be navigating both strategic and operational context, consulting with stakeholders, influencing decisions, and driving measurable improvements in data management capabilities across key domains.

Due to high interest, this role may close earlier than advertised. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Who you are

• Solid experience in data management, data governance or related roles
• Deep knowledge of data management methodologies, e.g. DAMA, DCAM, CDMC
• Experience with implementation of data policies and improving data management in large, complex organisations
• Proven experience designing, starting and implementing large‑scale change around data governance, quality and cataloguing solutions
• Experience working collaboratively with other functional teams, from product to technology, finance, risk and legal

What you will do

• Act as a subject matter expert for data management practices across M&S
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment between domain‑specific needs and enterprise data strategy, whilst delivering data management maturity progress
• Provide hands‑on support to Data Owners and Stewards in applying data policies, controls and governance frameworks
• Produce and maintain KPI reporting for the Data Management function
• Assess for data risks & issues, and lead on documenting and remediating these risks where appropriate

What's in it for you

Being a part of M&S is exactly that - playing your part to bring the magic of M&S to our customers every day. We’re an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and ever evolving business built on doing the right thing and bringing exceptional quality, value, service to every customer, whenever, wherever and however they want to shop with us.

Here are some of the benefits we offer that make working for M&S just that little bit more special:

• After completing your probationary period, you’ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household.
• Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days!
• Discretionary bonus schemes awarded based on how you achieve your personal objectives and our performance as a business.
• A generous Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.
• A dedicated welcome to our teams with a tailored induction and a wide range of training programmes to develop your skills.
• Amazing perks and discounts via our M&S Choices portal to maximise your financial and personal wellbeing.
• Industry‑leading parental, adoption and neonatal policies, providing support and flexibility for your family.
• Access to a fantastic range of wellbeing support for all colleagues including access to our 24/7 Virtual GP and PAM Assist to support you and your family.
• A charity volunteer day to support a charity or cause you’re passionate about through a dedicated day away from work.

Everyone's welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re redefining, innovating and leading the industry into a more diligent, inspiring digital era. We’re reconsidering how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you’d benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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