Data Strategy Manager

Data Science Festival; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven company is seeking a Data Strategy Manager to ensure data accuracy and drive insights. This role requires proven leadership in data-focused teams and technical expertise in SQL. The position offers competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities for career development. Ideal candidates have strong experience in data strategy and governance, along with excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working

Private pension scheme

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in data-focused teams.
• Strong experience in data strategy and governance.
• Technical expertise in SQL and database architecture.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and optimise data quality across the business.
• Develop and maintain data infrastructure.
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights.

Skills

Leadership in data-focused teams

Experience in data strategy

Technical expertise in SQL

Communication skills

Knowledge of data security

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Azure DevOps

Job description

Data Strategy Manager

Salary: £70,000 – £75,000

Location: Bedford – 2 days per month

We are currently looking for a Data Strategy Manager to join our client’s fast-paced and collaborative tech team. Reporting directly into the CTO, this role is central to ensuring their data is accurate, secure, and used to its full potential. As the Data Lead, you will shape and evolve their data infrastructure, generate actionable insights, and partner across the business to drive smarter decisions. This role is integral to the success of the company, turning data into trusted insights that empower confident decisions and create real impact.

The Opportunity

As Data Lead, you’ll be at the heart of the mission to deliver a single source of truth for the business. You’ll work with stakeholders across multiple functions, identifying opportunities where data can deliver competitive advantage, and leveraging the latest technologies to keep at the forefront of innovation. You will also be a keen people manager and show a desire to grow and nuture a data team.

Key responsibilities

• Safeguard and optimise data quality, accuracy, and availability across the business.
• Develop and maintain data infrastructure to ensure scalability and efficiency.
• Translate complex data into meaningful insights for stakeholders.
• Partner with business leaders to deliver data-driven recommendations.
• Lead and coach a talented team of engineers, analysts, and BI specialists, fostering a culture of curiosity and growth.
• Champion emerging technologies to continually improve performance and efficiency.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Flexible hybrid working
• Private pension scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to lead and shape a high-performing team
• Exposure to emerging technologies and real-time data projects

Skills and Experience

• Proven leadership in data-focused teams (data engineering, BI, analytics).
• Strong experience in data strategy, governance, and quality initiatives.
• Technical expertise in SQL and non-SQL systems, database architecture, and data lake/warehouse design.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure DevOps preferred).
• Excellent communication skills with ability to bridge technical and business teams.
• Strong knowledge of data security, privacy, and compliance.

Nice to have:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Background in Agile project management.
• Experience applying AI to data platforms (e.g., document intelligence, behavioural modelling).

If you would like to be considered for the Data Lead role and feel you would be an ideal fit, please send your CV by clicking the Apply button below.