Senior Data Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Executive to join their innovative team in transforming data management. This role involves designing a core data model and implementing efficient data processes while collaborating with a diverse group of professionals. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data management principles, proficiency in SQL, and experience with cloud environments like AWS. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes diversity and inclusion, offering a flexible working environment and a competitive salary package. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the evolution of a next-generation data platform.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave

Defined pension scheme

Discounts on dental and health care

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Good understanding of core data management principles.
• Experience working with complex data sets and formats.

Responsibilities

• Design the core data model supporting search and discovery.
• Implement best practices in data governance and management.

Skills

Data Modelling

SQL Proficiency

Data Governance

Cloud Environments (AWS)

Analytics

Job description

You will need to login before you can apply for a job.

View more categories View less categories Sector Media and Publishing Role Senior Executive Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

Job Package

Job reference 18599
Band: D
Contract type: 12 months FTC / Attachment
Location: Glasgow or London, hybrid

Salary: up to £55,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 13th May 2025 at 23:59

We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Benefits include a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with options to buy extra days, a defined pension scheme, and discounts on dental, health care, and gym memberships. Learn more in our candidate pack.

If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, please contact [e-mail]. For general queries, contact [e-mail].

Job Introduction

We are building a next-generation data platform to provide seamless access to the BBC's large archive of programme information, metadata, subtitles, transcripts, production data, and restrictions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of transforming our platform and operations.

Main Responsibilities

Alongside the Lead Data Manager, you will:

1. Design the core data model supporting search, discovery, metadata management, and data-driven decision-making.
2. Design efficient data processes and collaborate with architects, engineers, and analysts to implement them.
3. Implement best practices in data governance and management across the Archives.
4. Lay the foundations for further development of the Archive data ecosystem and adopt new data technologies such as machine learning and AI.
5. Define strategies for monitoring and improving data quality.

Are you the right candidate

The ideal candidate will have skills in data modelling, process design, and analytics. You will help shape key elements of our data platform and transformation efforts, working with a diverse team of analysts, architects, engineers, and product managers.

Essential

• Good understanding of core data management principles.
• Entity-Relationship data modelling experience.
• Proficiency in SQL, including regular expressions.
• Experience working with complex data sets and formats.
• Experience with cloud environments, especially AWS.
• Self-starter with an interest in learning new technologies.
• Passion for data.

Desirable

• Experience in data governance.
• Data modelling for other database types.
• Ability to present data design solutions to non-technical audiences.
• Experience with media metadata.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and Agile methodologies.

About the BBC

The BBC prioritizes redeployment and values diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity. We are committed to creating a respectful environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Learn more about our values and behaviours here.