Data Manager

Salary: £65,000-£70,000 + Benefits
Location: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on-site
Contract: Permanent

Cedar Recruitment is partnering with an established organisation undergoing a significant period of technology and business transformation to appoint a Data Manager into a newly created position.

With data currently fragmented across multiple systems and business functions, the organisation is looking to establish a more structured, connected and scalable data environment.

This is a genuine greenfield opportunity to take ownership of the data landscape, develop a clear strategy and build the foundations of a centralised data capability.

We are particularly interested in speaking with ambitious Senior Data Engineers or Data Leads who are ready to take the next step into a broader leadership position.

Reporting directly to the Head of IT, you will be responsible for shaping and developing the organisation's data management capability, combining technical expertise with strategic thinking.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing a data strategy to consolidate fragmented data sources and initiatives.
• Establishing a scalable data architecture, including data integration, modelling, warehousing and engineering.
• Building data governance frameworks to improve data quality, accessibility, security and compliance.
• Working closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical, data-driven solutions.
• Supporting the development and optimisation of the organisation's Microsoft data environment.
• Recruiting and managing a Data Engineer, with the opportunity to expand the team as the function matures.
• Collaborating with external technology partners to deliver data initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business decision-making through better use of data.

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical knowledge with the ambition to take ownership of a developing data function.

You may currently be a Senior Data Engineer, Lead Data Engineer or Data Lead looking to progress into your first formal management position.

Ideally, you will have:

• Strong experience in data engineering, data architecture or enterprise data management.
• Experience working with Microsoft technologies, including Azure, Microsoft Fabric and/or Power Platform.
• A good understanding of data integration, data pipelines, modelling and warehousing.
• Knowledge of data governance, quality and security principles.
• Experience working with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the enthusiasm to build and improve an evolving data environment.