Hours:35 hours per week
Closing Date:Sun, 27 Apr 2025
Are you passionate about data, strategy, and building a culture where information is treated as a core asset? We’re looking for an experienced Data Management Manager to lead the charge in shaping and embedding a best-in-class enterprise Data Management Framework. This is a pivotal role in ensuring our data is accurate, well-governed, and delivering real value to the organisation—while also influencing cultural and strategic change across all levels of the Society.
Who Are We?
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.
Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.
Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.
As Data Management Manager, you’ll take ownership of our enterprise-wide Data Management strategy, defining the frameworks and standards that govern how data is catalogued, understood, and maintained across its lifecycle—from creation through to archiving or destruction.
What’s In It For You?
Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.
We have a range of other benefits available to you including;
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
- Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
- Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
- Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
- Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
- A commitment to training and development
- Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
- 3 paid volunteering days per annum
- Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
- We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership
What Will You Be Doing?
You’ll lead a team of Data Management Specialists, fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and accountability while ensuring we have the right people, processes, and tools in place. Working closely with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and the Head of Data Capability, you'll embed a data-literate culture across the Society, integrating data management into wider governance and change frameworks. You'll also chair data forums, drive the adoption of data management best practices, and partner with architectural teams to deliver a consistent enterprise data model. This is a leadership role that combines technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and strong people skills to ensure that data underpins informed decisions, regulatory compliance, and operational success.
What Do We Need From You?
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
- Confident communicator, facilitator, and influencer at all levels
- Skilled in root cause analysis and balancing quick wins with long-term solutions
- Strategic thinker with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, digestible information
- Expertise in data management tooling assessment, strategy, and design
- Solid understanding of data governance frameworks such as DAMA DMBOK, Eckerson, or DGI
- Familiarity with architectural frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman
- Knowledge of data regulations and standards (e.g. GDPR)
- People management know-how, with a proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate high-performing teams
- Minimum 5 years in data management and governance, including embedding data governance frameworks
- Experience designing, owning, and applying data governance standards in regulated environments
- Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional or matrixed teams
- Proven project leadership and delivery capability
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What We Do
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
Imagine how good it would feel to help someone choose the mortgage they’ll use to buy their first home. Or the account they’ll use to save for it. We’ve been helping people make big financial decisions since 1853. It’s why over a million customers trust us as a good place for their money, and why our colleagues say we’re a good place to work.
The Bailey (our head office)
The Bailey is the vibrant hub where you’ll find all our central functions. We’re always looking for new talent because we love hearing new ideas. You can choose from a variety of roles that range from marketing and IT, through to audit, risk, products, digital and more – or maybe you’ll join our lively contact centre team. We’re based in Skipton, just a short train ride from Bradford and Leeds, we’re a stone’s throw from the A65 and have some cracking views of the Yorkshire Dales.
Our network of UK branches
Our branch colleagues are the face of Skipton Building Society. They’re relationship-builders, team workers, great talkers and they’re brilliant at listening too. Everything they do is designed to help customers make the best financial decisions, whether that’s choosing the right kind of savings account or having a full financial review.
The Skipton culture
Happy colleagues mean happy customers. So, when we recruit, we don’t just think about what’s in it for us, we think about what’s in it for you. It’s one of the reasons we’ve been recognised as one of The Times Best Companies to Work for the last 6 years.
Mind, body and spirit
With our colleagues’ support, we’ve created a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We understand the rich diversity in our Society, and how harnessing that diversity through effective inclusive practice has profound benefits for individuals, teams and the Society it self. This includes a progressive approach to personal well-being.
