Opticians Data Manager

Boots; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail pharmacy chain in Nottingham is seeking an Opticians Data Manager to lead the Data Governance team and ensure compliance with relevant legislation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on critical thinking and stakeholder alignment. This role offers competitive benefits and is focused on fostering an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous employee discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Flexible benefits scheme

Access to free counselling and support

Qualifications

• Adept at dealing with ambiguity and problem solving.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and uses data to make informed decisions.
• An effective team leader able to support and develop direct reports.
• Strong communication skills, able to simplify complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Opticians Data Governance team.
• Ensure compliance of all Opticians data with relevant legislation.
• Act as the product owner of the Opticians Data Hub platform.

Skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder alignment

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Strong communication

Continuous improvement advocacy

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Opticians Data Manager

Location: Nottingham

Contract: Perm

Recruiter: Noaman Hussain

About the role

The Data Manager role sits within the Opticians Data and Programmes Team working with and reporting to the Head of Data and Programmes. You will lead the Opticians Data Governance team with ownership of the following aspects of data within the Opticians business:

• Accountability for end to end set up and maintenance of Opticians Master Data
• Accountability for ensuring all Opticians data is compliant with all relevant legislation ensuring compliance and that all relevant issues are investigated and resolved. You act as SME for stakeholders & functions across the business to ensure all initiatives are fully data compliant.
• The product owner of the Opticians Data Hub (data lake) platform with responsibility for agreeing the prioritised development roadmap with senior business stakeholders, assigning budget & working closely with Boots IT and Data teams to deliver agreed developments.

What you'll need to have

• Adept at dealing with ambiguity and problem solving
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence to align stakeholders around a common agenda
• Demonstrates critical thinking and uses data to make informed decisions
• An effective team leader able to support and develop direct reports
• Strong communication skills; able to simplify complex topics enabling non-data experts to understand issues
• Advocate of continuous improvement ways of working with an ability to balance business and customer priorities
• Is comfortable working x-functionally with multiple stakeholders

Desirable skills

These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don't match this additional criteria.

• Knowledge of Opticians data landscape is desirable
• Experience of working within business and customer data systems/platforms is desirable

Our benefits

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.

Why Boots Opticians

At Boots Opticians, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. Join our team and let's see what's possible when we change for the better.

What's next

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) or an Access NI Check.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

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