Data Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent energy supplier in the UK is seeking an experienced Data Manager to implement their enterprise data strategy. This pivotal role requires leadership skills and involves building a network of data professionals, overseeing governance, and leading data-driven decision-making. The position is hybrid and offers a competitive salary and benefits package, ensuring a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Profit share bonus potential

Enhanced pension and annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life insurance and income protection

Day off on your birthday

Online learning accounts and development opportunities

Incredible company events and celebrations

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data-focused roles, with 2+ years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven people management experience of leading and developing high performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of data warehousing and ETL/ELT pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain an enterprise data strategy aligned with IT and business goals.
• Lead a team of data SMEs and establish a cross-department Data Council.
• Monitor and enhance data quality through validation processes.

Skills

Data management

Team leadership

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Data Science

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

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Location: Watford (Hybrid – 3 days office based and 2 days working from home)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Corona Energy is a leading independent energy supplier with over 20 years’ experience in servicing UK businesses. We currently supply 14% of the industrial and commercial gas market, supporting around 13,000 customers and managing over 85,000 meters. Our people are at the heart of our success, with the vast majority rating us as a great place to work.

If you are looking to join a business that values it’ people, champions growth, collaboration, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Data Manager to define, lead, and implement our enterprise data strategy. This role is pivotal in ensuring strong data governance, consistent standards, and the optimal use of data assets across the business.

You will build and manage a network of data professionals, oversee platform and architecture development, and champion a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Key role and responsibilities:

• Define and maintain an enterprise data strategy aligned with IT and business goals
• Create and enforce governance policies, ownership models, and compliance (e.g., GDPR)

Leadership & Team Coordination

• Lead a team of data SMEs embedded across various business units
• Establish and facilitate a cross-department Data Council to align initiatives
• Collaborate with architecture and IT teams on infrastructure (e.g., data lakes, real-time pipelines)
• Evaluate and recommend tools for BI, analytics, integration, and modelling

Data Quality & Ownership

• Monitor and enhance data quality through validation processes and automation
• Assign and oversee data owners for critical datasets and promote consistent practices

People Development

• Mentor data analysts and engineers; identify skills gaps and training needs
• Develop and build a culture of knowledge-sharing and continuous development

Project & Resource Management

• Prioritise data initiatives in partnership with IT and PMO
• Track utilisation and capacity planning for data resources

Collaboration & External Partnerships

• Partner with business units to scope high-impact data use cases
• Manage vendors and third-party tools within governance frameworks
• Stay informed on emerging data tech and lead pilots/proof-of-concepts
• Measure ROI of data initiatives and adapt strategies to maximise value

Skills & experience required

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• 6+ years in data-focused roles, with 2+ years in a leadership capacity
• Proven people management experience of leading and developing high performing teams
• Strong knowledge of data warehousing, ETL/ELT pipelines, relational/NoSQL databases
• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and governance frameworks
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
• Understanding of data privacy regulations and security best practices
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven track record in managing cross-functional teams and data strategy execution
• Previous experience in the energy or utilities sector
• Familiarity with regulatory reporting, meter data, or billing systems
• Knowledge of ITIL or similar change/incident frameworks

What you will receive in return:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Profit share bonus potential
• Enhanced pension and annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance and income protection
• Day off on your birthday
• Fresh fruit, breakfast, and snacks daily
• Free parking and shuttle service (where applicable)
• Stunning modern office space with a vibrant, community-driven culture
• Online learning accounts and regular development opportunities
• Incredible company events and celebrations

At Corona Energy, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying please email: [emailprotected]