Data Manager

350.org; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental organization is seeking a Data Manager to guide their data strategy and foster a data-driven culture. The role will involve leading the management of reporting tools and building shared understanding of data importance across teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in data governance, analytics, and project management. This is a full-time remote position based in the UK, offering a collaborative environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion. A commitment to data privacy and quality is crucial.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience leading organization-wide data strategy.
• Exceptional communication skills to drive a data culture.
• Hands-on experience with data tools and governance.
• Strong project management capabilities in data integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization-wide data strategy and governance.
• Drive a data culture through collaboration with all staff levels.
• Manage data tools and ensure clarity in reporting.
• Coordinate data privacy, security, and compliance efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data governance

Project management

SQL

Data visualization

Tools

Google BigQuery

Metabase

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

350.org is looking for a Data Manager to lead 350's data strategy and governance, and foster a data-driven culture that informs strategic decisions.

About 350.org

350’s mission is to keep carbon in our atmosphere to a safe level, below 350 parts per million. We do this by mobilizing ordinary people to campaign for universal access to clean energy and an end to fossil fuels. Our campaigns are rooted in local organizing, so that while achieving measurable reductions in fossil fuel emissions, we also build the power and potential of the climate movement for yet more impact to come.

350.org is an equal opportunity employer. 350.org strives to be an inclusive and collaborative group of people who bring a variety of approaches to the work we do. We’re committed to the principles of justice, and we try to build a safe workplace where everyone is treated fairly and enjoys working together. We value new perspectives, ideas of all sorts, and different ways of working. Diverse perspectives and experiences improve the way 350.org carries out our work – including what we decide to work on and how creatively/effectively we do that. We do our best to make staff positions accessible to all potential team members, regardless of race, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, assigned gender, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or identity, religion or creed, veteran status, marital or parental status, and genetic information. We also strive to include team members in communities most impacted by climate change or impacted by other kinds of environmental, social, and economic injustice.

About Data Manager

The Data Manager leads the organization-wide data strategy, leading the management of 350’s data reporting tools and CRM - from data modelling and governance to dashboarding and self-serve reporting. They support the creation of organizational KPIs and measurement frameworks, maintain data quality, privacy, and security and deliver clear, actionable reporting that drives decisions.

The role will champion an organization-wide data culture - building shared understanding of the value of data, embedding good practice, and fostering confident use across teams. Working closely with staff at all levels, including the Senior Leadership Team, they will enable evidence-based planning and review, align data priorities to strategic goals, and ensure clear data governance and accountability. They will coordinate internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain a reliable, scalable data and analytics infrastructure that supports teams to be data-driven.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads 350’s data strategy and governance, supporting the creation of organization-level KPIs and measurement frameworks, in partnership with staff across the organization.
• Drives an organization-wide data culture, building shared understanding of data value, embeds good practice, and works with staff at all levels - including the Senior Leadership Team - so planning and decision making is evidence-based.
• Owns the data warehouse and BI stack (BigQuery, Metabase): designs data models, oversees ELT pipelines and transformations, manages permissions, and delivers reliable, documented datasets for reporting.
• Owns the strategic roadmap and technical architecture of Salesforce, defining data governance, security, and quality standards while leading user adoption and change management efforts.
• Develops dashboards, including visualizations, tailored to support data-driven decision-making for staff at all levels.
• Designs and oversees tagging and tracking protocols to enable detailed segmentation and bespoke UX for supporters.
• Co-leads data privacy, security, and compliance for supporter data (GDPR and other relevant regulations): defines retention rules, access controls, and incident response.
• Develop and implement data hygiene protocols, initiating and supervising data clean-up projects.
• Manages external vendors, from scoping to delivery oversight and ongoing performance management.
• Line manages the Senior Data Specialist and Senior CRM Specialists and fosters a collaborative, results-driven, and healthy team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• At least 6 years’ experience leading organization-wide data strategy.
• Exceptional communication and culture-building skills - able to drive an organization-wide data culture and work confidently with staff at all levels, including the Senior Leadership Team.
• At least 6 years’ hands-on implementation (Data warehouse/ELT, reporting/BI, CRM), including governance, privacy, and systems integration.
• Experience in managing Data warehouses such as Google BigQuery.
• Experience in managing data visualization platforms such as Metabase.
• Experience in managing Salesforce or a similar CRM system.
• Experience writing queries using SQL.
• Strong experience managing complex projects related to data integration, synchronization, and/or warehousing.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts, such as significance, sample size, confidence intervals, etc.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices.
• Excellent team leadership skills.
• Excellent skills in stakeholder alignment, prioritization, and facilitation
• Excellent organizational abilities, including leading diverse groups, managing priorities across teams, and driving collaboration across time zones and cultures.
• Experience in budget management for cloud data platforms and vendor contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of one or more: ActionKit, ActionNetwork, Control Shift, New/Mode.
• Experience with digital fundraising platforms such as ActBlue and Fundraise Up.
• Experience with international data regulations and cross-border data considerations, reflecting 350’s global work.
• Experience migrating organizations between technical platforms or consolidating tool ecosystems while maintaining data integrity and minimizing disruption.
• Change management experience - helping staff adopt new systems or adapt to evolving digital workflows.
• Experience with distributed, online campaigning organizations.
• Knowledgeable about email deliverability principles.

Work Environment

This role is home-based, although the role-holder is expected to participate in external meetings, events, and campaign activities. Ability to maintain a healthy work/life balance in fast-paced, high-pressure working environments.

Role Values

• Take initiative and are accountable for their work.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Collaborate well with others and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Adapt quickly to change and are eager to learn.
• Uphold professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards.

Location

Remote in the UK, Netherlands, Philippines, Kenya, South Africa, or the US (East Coast time zone). We can employ in the following states in the US: CT, GA, MD, MA, ME, NJ, NY, NC, PA, VT, VA, WI and Washington, D.C.

Employment Details

Employment Status: Full-time (36 hours per week), permanent role

Salary: This position is at 350's salary grade level 3.3 with a set, non-negotiable salary. Country-specific salaries for this level can be found here.

Travel and Start Date

Travel: May occasionally travel from time to time (domestic and international)

Desired Start Date: February 1, 2026

Disclaimer

This job description is not a contract between the staff and 350.org. 350 reserves the right to change the job description and may request the staff to perform additional duties.