Information Technology Business Partner

Medlock Partners; Stretford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Medlock Partners is seeking an IT Business Partner with a strong background in data management and enterprise technology. You will bridge technology and business operations to ensure data and digital solutions support strategic objectives across the organisation.

You will collaborate with business leaders, technical teams and external partners to improve data capabilities, governance and to deliver high-impact technology initiatives that drive measurable business value.

Qualifications

• Degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• Experience influencing tech and data initiatives for business transformation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications and IT architecture.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between business and technology, translating requirements into IT/data solutions.
• Support enterprise data governance, data quality, and information management practices.
• Ensure third-party providers align with governance standards and best practices.
• Analyse data to provide insights for decision-making across operations and strategy.
• Assist users and project teams with data models, applications, and system functionality.
• Enable secure access to trusted data for internal teams and regulators.
• Collaborate with project managers and owners to deliver initiatives on time and within budget.
• Drive service improvements with data governance and application teams.
• Contribute to ongoing IT Business Partnering practices and knowledge sharing.

Skills

SQL querying

Data governance

Stakeholder management

IT architecture

Cross-functional communication

Education

IT/Data/CS degree

Job description

IT Business Partner – Data & Strategic Technology Initiatives

Salary - £65,000-£75,000 (plus car allowance)

Overview

Medlock Partners are suporting an established international services organisation is seeking an experienced IT Business Partner with a strong background in data management and enterprise technology. This position offers the opportunity to influence business transformation by bridging the gap between technology and business operations, ensuring data and digital solutions support strategic objectives across the organisation. The successful candidate will work closely with business leaders, technical teams, and external partners to improve data capabilities, enhance governance, and deliver high-impact technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and technology teams, building trusted relationships and translating business requirements into practical IT and data solutions.
• Support the development and ongoing improvement of enterprise data governance, data quality, and information management practices.
• Ensure third-party technology providers and software solutions align with organisational standards, governance requirements, and best practice.
• Analyse and interpret business data to provide meaningful insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Assist users and project teams by providing expertise on business applications, underlying data models, and system functionality.
• Enable secure and efficient access to trusted data for internal teams, regulatory reporting, and external business partners.
• Collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, and business owners to deliver technology initiatives on time, within budget, and aligned with business priorities.
• Partner with data governance and application management teams to drive service improvements and operational excellence.
• Contribute to the continuous development of IT Business Partnering practices, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and process improvement across the wider technology function.

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Information Technology, Data Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
• Proven experience within the services sector, ideally in banking, lending, or credit-related environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence technology and data initiatives that support business transformation.
• Strong understanding of enterprise applications, data management, and IT architecture.
• Practical experience writing SQL queries to extract, validate, and analyse business data.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences across multiple locations and levels of seniority.
• Experience translating business challenges into scalable technology and data solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation abilities, with the confidence to balance competing demands.
• Commercially minded with a focus on delivering measurable business value.
• Passion for emerging technologies, data innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Comfortable operating in both strategic and hands-on environments, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a structured and delivery-focused approach.

What You'll Bring

You are a collaborative technology professional who enjoys working across business and IT functions to deliver meaningful change. With a strong appreciation of data, governance, and enterprise technology, you are capable of turning complex business requirements into practical solutions while building trusted relationships with stakeholders throughout the organisation. You thrive in fast-paced environments where continuous improvement, innovation, and business partnership are central to success.