Data Services Team Lead

Lloyd Recruitment - Epsom; Epsom and Ewell; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Epsom seeks a driven Data Services Team Lead/Manager to guide a team of data engineers. You will oversee operations and deliver high-quality data solutions for a local client. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with solid ETL and SQL skills, excellent communication, and a growth mindset. This role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they possess the relevant skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days remote)

Private medical cover

Excellent pension contributions

Bonus scheme

Car scheme

25+ days holiday plus volunteering leave

Onsite gym

Flexible working

Extensive training options

Qualifications

• Strong technical background and hands-on experience.
• Experience managing ETL processes and reporting.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day team activities and data projects.
• Manage ETL processes, reporting, dashboards, and data release cycles.
• Collaborate with BI and technology teams to influence data direction.

Skills

ETL / Informatica experience

Advanced SQL

Power BI

Excel for data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Data Services Team Lead / Manager

Location: Epsom

Salary: Competitive

Team: 4 direct reports, with opportunity to grow

Benefits Snapshot

• Hybrid working (2 days office / 3 days remote)
• Private medical cover
• Excellent pension contributions and bonus scheme
• Car scheme for employees & family wellbeing support
• 25+ days holiday plus volunteering leave
• Onsite gym & other great facilities
• Flexible working and extensive training options

We're looking for a driven, hands‑on Data Services Team Lead / Manager to guide a team of data engineers, oversee daily operations and deliver high‑quality data solutions for a well‑established local client.

The ideal individual is someone who enjoys being technical whilst also inspiring and developing their team. This role would also be a great opportunity for a Data Engineer who has led projects and is ready to step into a leadership position.

To be successful in this role, you will have excellent communication skills, a growth mindset and the ability to prioritise, adapt and collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day to day team activities and data projects.
• Manage ETL processes, reporting, dashboards, and data release cycles.
• Peer review solutions, resolve defects, and implement improvements.
• Shape the strategy of the data warehouse and data services.
• Collaborate with BI and technology teams to influence data direction.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong technical background (must be hands‑on).
• ETL / Informatica experience (ETL essential)
• Advanced SQL, Power BI and Excel for data analysis.
• Experience with SFTP and APIs is a plus.
• Excellent communicator, able to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Growth mindset and ability to challenge the existing team.

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.