Corporate Data Manager

About the Role

NESO is seeking a highly skilled, passionate and experienced Corporate Data Manager.
 

This exciting opportunity will allow the successful candidate to engage with corporate directorates, understand their data priorities ,related data requirements, and shape and embed the delivery of data capabilities across these directorates and their priority programmes, in collaboration with DD&T Delivery Teams, based on the NESO data standards framework in alignment with the NESO Data & Analytics strategy.

This will require engagement with varying stakeholders, including Data Owners, Data Champions and wider Digital, Data & Technology (DD&T) Delivery Teams.

Reporting to the Data Partnering Senior Manager within the central Data function for NESO and supported by Data Stewards, this key role focuses on creating strong relationships with Corporate Directorates and DD&T Delivery and contributes to continuous improvements in developing the data partnering function to ensure the data team engages with directorates pragmatically and derives value to support NESO's strategic objectives and becoming a digital-first organisation. As such, it plays a key role in driving the reputation, critical delivery (both programmatic and operational), and strategy for data in NESO.
 

The successful candidate will need to provide thought leadership and initiative to drive a digital-first mindset, and require a strong combination of data management experience and depth, contributing to a strategic vision, strong team management, and relationship management with the ability to work with and influence stakeholders in achieving strategic priorities.
 

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a company with a vision to be a digital leader in the industry and be a key contributor to the development of NESO as it pursues its role in transitioning the UK to a low-carbon energy future.
 

This role will be based in Warwick, with occasional travel to other NESO offices (mainly Wokingham) and we continue to offer hybrid working from office and home with minimum 2 days per week in the office.

We are open to full time and part time applicants, as well as flexible working arrangements. 

 

 Key Accountabilities

• Actively manage data workstreams components of NESO project initiatives, developing and delivering the data requirements in line with data policies and standards. Manage the teams that deliver the initiatives, working with third party service providers in the delivery as needed.
• Provide business data owners with hands-on data stewardship support and partnership to fulfil their responsibility to comply with data standards for data in their domain (data management, governance, cataloguing, monitoring, sharing and improving the quality of their data)

• Build and maintain strong, lasting relationship with stakeholders within Digital, Data and Technology as well as broader partnership throughout NESO, to ensure their data needs are met and expectations are exceeded.

• Drive Data Culture and Literacy to enhance the understanding of data concepts and ability to make the most of data across NESO.

• Identify and ensure risks and efficiency opportunities in data initiatives are surfaced and addressed
• Ensure all risks and issues associated with the data-related activities from strategic programmes are captured and managed appropriately.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert with respect to data capabilities to support engagement across business initiatives.

About You

We’re forging the path, and we know we can’t do it alone. That’s why we need visionary minds like yours to join us on this transformative journey. In this case, we’re looking for someone who: 

• BA/BS degree in a data related field or equivalent work experience in Data Management.
• Experience of leading a team of high-performing individuals with the ability to develop talent and a performance management culture that drives value through employee engagement.
• Proven ability to build and sustain high-impact relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience working with and good understanding of corporate data processes in areas of HR, Finance and Procurement.
• Strong understanding of data governance and data management best practice and standards.
• Experience designing and implementing new data management capabilities or driving improvements to existing capabilities, ensuring adherence to data standards and best practices necessary for data to be reliable and accessible to diverse audiences. Ability to work with third parties in the delivery of services, ensuring strong supplier management practices.
• Experience in roadmap and delivery planning.  
• Ability to lead and facilitate discussions across functional teams and resolve complex situations to develop practical solutions.
• Strong written, verbal and visual communication skills, with a proven ability to communicate complex information at an appropriate level for the audience.
• Awareness of energy industry challenges and the role data has in addressing the challenges.

What You'll Get

A competitive salary of £62,000 - £72,000 dependent on experience and capabilityAs well as your base salary, you will receive a bonus of up to 15% of your salary for stretch performance, 28 days annual leave as standard, and a competitive contributory pension scheme where we will double match your contribution to a maximum company contribution of 12%.

NESO's flexible benefits programme provides you with more flexibility around your helath, lifestyle and protection benefits, here's just a few available:
- Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
- Additional Birthday Day Off
- Cycle to Work Scheme, Retail & Gym Discounts
- Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance & Personal Accident Insurance
 

About Us

At the National Energy System Operator (NESO), we play a vital role in tackling climate change and securing Great Britain's energy future. We already operate the world's fastest decarbonising electricity system and are working towards our ambition to run it carbon-free for a short period this year - provided the market supplies electricity exclusively from renewable sources. Alongside this, we provide expert advice to government on how to deliver a clean power system by 2030.

In autumn 2024, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) transitioned to become NESO - an independent, expert public corporation with a whole-system view across electricity, gas, and hydrogen. NESO operates independently and transparently, always actin in the best interests of all energy users.

Licensed and regulated by Ofgem, we make impartial decisions that balance sustainability, affordability and security. Our organisation is fully independent from government, the regulator and all commercial interests, with a clear focus on system-wide benefit, long term thing and public value.

The time to deliver is now. Join the energy transformation and help shape the future.
Your energy. Our future. Together

National Energy System Operator (NESO) recognises the potential of bright and talented individuals, and we encourage you to join us as Great Britain’s energy system undergoes an ambitious, exciting, and vital transformation. Together with industry, we are creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

More Information

This role closes at 23:59, on the day before date shown above, however we encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible and not wait until the published closing date as this can vary.

Research shows that some people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. At NESO, we believe potential comes in many forms and we're committed to a fair, inclusive recruitment

We're committed to building a workforce that represents the communities we serve, and a working environment in which each individual feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential. If this role sparks your interest but you're not sure you tick every box, we still want to hear from you. process where everyone has the opportunity to shoe their talents. We celebrate the difference people can bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds.