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Hastings is a leading company within the UK general insurance market; our vision is to become the best and biggest digital insurer. We've made huge investments in our data and technology over the past few years. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our engineering talent.

The Data Quality Manager is responsible for driving best practices in Data Management, Governance & Quality to support Hastings ’ ambition to become a Data Driven Organisation. The Data Quality Manager will be leading a small team to ensure high quality reconciled data is provided to the business/fed into downstream applications.

• Own the CIO data governance framework that enable and assure the quality, security, and usability of our data.

• Own the definition, documentation, and maintenance of CIO data governance artefacts (e.g., Policies, Processes, Guardrails etc).

• Collaborate with members of the Risk & Audit, Data Protection/Legal Teams, to ensure compliance alignment for our data.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data quality issues and prioritize checks required.

• Lead on establishing monitoring systems to identify, expose and measure key data performance metrics.

• Own the Data Quality framework and its implementation within the CIO Data Team.

• Excellent understanding of Data Management, Governance and Quality strategies, frameworks, and best practice, with experience in their design as well as implementation.

• Extensive experience in managing and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

• Strong appreciation of process design and implementation.

• Experience of the implementation and utilization of Data Management, Governance and Quality tooling to drive business value.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to implement strategies through pragmatic and realistic roadmaps and action plans.

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive…

Flexible working – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail.

Competitive bonus scheme – all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus.

Financial wellbeing – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award‑winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support.

Mental wellbeing programme – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in‑house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs.

There's more! – 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more….

Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.

At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.

Job posting end date: 22/02/2026