Data Service Manager

Data Service Manager
📍 Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
💼 Type: Permanent, full-time
💰 Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 per annum

We are recruiting for a Head of Data Services to join a well-established organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced IT leader to take ownership of delivering, integrating, and operating IT data services aligned with business strategy, compliance standards, and technical architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business stakeholders to deliver IT services aligned with strategic goals

• Lead planning and integration of data solutions and application environments

• Ensure operational excellence using ITIL and ISO27001 standards

• Collaborate with global teams to define data and architecture standards

• Manage vendor performance and service levels

• Champion data governance and compliance across the UK organisation

• Oversee budgets, resource planning, and delivery timelines

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing IT data management team

• Identify and mitigate risks to ensure compliance with group policies

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in IT consulting and service delivery

• Strong knowledge of data engineering, Azure Data Factory & Data Lake

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and automation technologies

• Demonstrated leadership in managing teams and third-party vendors

• Excellent communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills

What’s on Offer

• Permanent role with a salary up to 60,000 per annum

• Hybrid working model based in Milton Keynes

• Comprehensive benefits package