36 Database Architect Positions jobs in the United Kingdom

Oracle Database Architect

Opportunity: Permanent position
Location: 4 days onsite per week
Salary: Base £120,000 – £140,000 + attractive bonuses
 

Job Summary:  The Oracle Database Architect will lead the design, optimization, and governance of our enterprise Oracle database infrastructure. This is a strategic role that requires expertise in Oracle Exadata platforms and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment while defining our database infrastructure strategy. The ideal candidate will communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders and ensure accurate budgeting for Oracle database technologies with strong security and compliance controls.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute enterprise database infrastructure strategy as primary technical authority for Oracle database architecture with a specialized focus on Oracle Exadata platforms
li>Lead deployment, configuration, and optimization of Oracle platforms, leveraging advanced features while establishing performance tuning methodologies and disaster recovery protocols
• Design data models, physical schemas, and partitioning strategies for high-volume workloads while overseeing database upgrades and patch deployment with minimal disruption
• Implement robust security and compliance controls within Oracle database environments, ensuring regulatory adherence and establishing access controls, encryption standards, and audit mechanisms
• Collaborate with development teams and effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including senior management and business analysts
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement processes, and license negotiations while ensuring accurate budgeting for Oracle database technologies and optimizing licensing costs
• Maintain technical documentation for architectures and configurations while developing database standards, best practices, and operational guidelines

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline
• Oracle certifications (Oracle Certified Professional or Oracle Certified Master) are highly preferred
• AT least 8 years of infrastructure experience working as an Oracle database architect
• Proven track record in high-pressure, mission-critical environments with 24/7 operational requirements
• Extensive experience working in extremely high-speed data processing and high-frequency data operations
• Extensive experience with Oracle Exadata platforms, including configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on expertise with Oracle RAC, Data Guard, ASM, RMAN, and advanced performance tuning techniques
• Deep understanding of Oracle database architecture, including advanced features and optimization techniques
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) for installation, upgrades, administration, and monitoring
• Knowledge of database virtualization technologies, particularly Delphix and virtual database deployment
• Understanding of database licensing models and cost optimization strategies
• Strong security and compliance knowledge specific to Oracle database environments
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
• Proven vendor management skills, including accurate budgeting for Oracle database technologies, contract negotiation, and relationship management

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Description

Revolutionize Cloud Data Solutions: Transform Complex Database Challenges into Innovative Strategies



As a highly skilled database specialist, you'll partner with world-class organizations to design pioneering cloud database architectures that drive digital transformation and solve complex technical challenges.



You will be joining a team of passionate group of technical experts dedicated to helping organizations unlock the potential of cloud technologies. Our team focuses on empowering customers to modernize their data infrastructure, optimize performance, and drive business innovation. We believe in continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and creating transformative solutions that make a meaningful impact.



Key job responsibilities

- Collaborate with sales teams to support customers' database workload challenges and design comprehensive cloud solutions

- Develop reference architectures and best practice documentation to guide customer implementations

- Engage with technical specialists worldwide to create innovative database, analytics, and cloud strategies

- Represent customer perspectives to internal teams, ensuring optimal outcomes and technical excellence

- Create thought leadership content that advances industry understanding of cloud database technologies



A day in the life

Your day will be dynamic and collaborative, working closely with technical teams and customers to develop innovative database solutions. You'll engage in strategic planning, technical design sessions, and collaborative problem-solving across global teams. Each project brings unique challenges that require creative thinking and deep technical expertise.



About the team

About AWS



Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- Extensive experience with relational and non-relational database implementations

- Technical degree in computer science, software engineering, or mathematics

- Proficiency in modern software development practices

- Demonstrated expertise in database schema design, query optimization, and data migration

- Strong strategic and technical problem-solving capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced data architecture presentation expertise

- Experience with relational and non-relational technologies

- Proven track record as a trusted technical advisor

- Executive-level communication and presentation skills

- Implementations across diverse business environments

- Relevant cloud computing certifications



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Description

Revolutionize Cloud Data Solutions: Transform Complex Database Challenges into Innovative Strategies



As a highly skilled database specialist, you'll partner with world-class organizations to design pioneering cloud database architectures that drive digital transformation and solve complex technical challenges.



You will be joining a team of passionate group of technical experts dedicated to helping organizations unlock the potential of cloud technologies. Our team focuses on empowering customers to modernize their data infrastructure, optimize performance, and drive business innovation. We believe in continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and creating transformative solutions that make a meaningful impact.



Key job responsibilities

- Collaborate with sales teams to support customers' database workload challenges and design comprehensive cloud solutions

- Develop reference architectures and best practice documentation to guide customer implementations

- Engage with technical specialists worldwide to create innovative database, analytics, and cloud strategies

- Represent customer perspectives to internal teams, ensuring optimal outcomes and technical excellence

- Create thought leadership content that advances industry understanding of cloud database technologies



A day in the life

Your day will be dynamic and collaborative, working closely with technical teams and customers to develop innovative database solutions. You'll engage in strategic planning, technical design sessions, and collaborative problem-solving across global teams. Each project brings unique challenges that require creative thinking and deep technical expertise.



About the team

About AWS



Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.



Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.



Inclusive Team Culture

AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.



Mentorship & Career Growth

Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.



Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.

Basic Qualifications

- Extensive experience with relational and non-relational database implementations

- Technical degree in computer science, software engineering, or mathematics

- Proficiency in modern software development practices

- Demonstrated expertise in database schema design, query optimization, and data migration

- Strong strategic and technical problem-solving capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced data architecture presentation expertise

- Experience with relational and non-relational technologies

- Proven track record as a trusted technical advisor

- Executive-level communication and presentation skills

- Implementations across diverse business environments

- Relevant cloud computing certifications



Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.



Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.



Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

**PURPOSE**
Performs and oversees data management activities in order to provide high quality data that meets client/project needs. Ensures that data is processed and tracked in alignment with regulatory and quality standards.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
+ Manage a Data Management Department, which could be either all data management staff at an office or a subset of staff (80-120) within a large Data Management office.
+ Provide strategic direction in the Data Management area.
+ Consolidate resource requirements and define staffing needs that ensure project objectives can be met while maximizing utilization, realization and minimizing costs.
+ Monitor and manage utilization and productivity. Ensure performance of staff is regularly assessed and documented. Define staffing needs based on hard backlog and strategic plan for office.
+ Define and implement department objectives consistent with broader office and regional objectives. Provide technical advice and solutions to solve problems and improve efficiency across functions, projects and customers.
+ Monitor quality and efficiency across projects to identify trends and opportunities for improvements. Ensure sharing of learning across projects and departments.
+ Participate in defining strategies for new processes and technology at either regional or global level. Ensure that staff is trained and compliant with current operating procedures and work instructions and project scope of work.
+ Work with peers within office and regions to define and implement training strategies. Mentor staff members to develop Data Management, drug development and business expertise.
+ Manage relationship with customer functional peers. Provide operational input into proposals for large programs and strategic partnerships. Provide input to costing algorithms and standard proposal text.
+ Attend customer meetings and lead discussions of project requirements and strategic planning. Recommend placement of projects based on staffing levels and hard backlog, technology requirements and customer relationships. Ensure compliance of work with project's scope of work.
+ Actively assess and manage project realization. Ensure project milestones are met according to agree upon timelines with high quality. May serve as a Data Management Customer Liaison for one or more customers. Manage staff in accordance with organization's policies and applicable regulations.
+ Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, and guiding professional development rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing employee relations issues and resolving problems. Approve actions on human resources matters.
+ Establish and lead a Data Management Support Office framework to drive quality, consistency and efficiencies across a DM FSP model at IQVIA
+ Liaise with client counterpart and internal LT to understand Data Management Support Office business requirements and develop and execute plan to meet these requirements.
+ Provides direction and support to leads in each of the following areas:
+ Onboarding and Training - partnering with Customer Learning team to manage and deliver customer onboarding materials, DM role-based curricula/compliance, Train the Trainer etc.
+ Lead Support Office - establish structures to embed customer process/system/standards knowledge and support the institution of new customer lead roles at IQVIA.
+ Continuous Process Improvement - assess impact of customer process changes/establish structure for managing new ideas/process issues with customer.
+ Demand and capacity management.
+ Quality - managing QI investigations and CAPAs; eTMF Compliance.
+ KPI Reporting and Management
**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems, including new technologies
+ Solid understanding of clinical drug development process
+ Strategic leadership ability
+ Knowledge of fundamental business processes.
+ Outstanding written and oral communication skills
+ Proven leadership skills
+ Outstanding problem-solving skills
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to delegate appropriately and monitor quality of outputs
+ Outstanding negotiation, decision-making and problem solving skills.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, managers and clients.
**MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor's degree, or educational equivalence, in clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field, or nursing
qualification with 12 years of relevant work experience including substantial people management experience; or
equivalent combination of education, training and experience
**PHYSICIAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Extensive use of telephone and face-to-face communication requiring accurate perception of speech
- Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers
- Regular sitting for extended periods of time
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.
To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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Senior Data Management Professional - Data Science - Data Management Lab
Location
London
Business Area
Data
Ref #
10043689
**Description & Requirements**
Bloomberg runs on data, and in the Data department we're responsible for acquiring, interpreting and supplying data insights to our clients. Our Data teams work to collect, analyse, process, and publish the data which is the backbone of our iconic Bloomberg Terminal -- the data which ultimately moves the financial markets! We're responsible for delivering this data, news, and analytics through innovative technology -- quickly and accurately.
The Data Management Lab (DML) sits within the Data organization, supporting Data's pursuit of data management excellence by aligning industry best practices with Bloomberg's established expertise in financial market data. DML empowers our data professionals to make their products "ready-to-use" by promoting increased data discoverability, accessibility, appraisability, interoperability, and analysis-readiness.
As a Data Management Professional, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality data to our clients while driving impactful business decisions. You will be an integral member of a collaborative set of teams, Quality Methods & Insights under DML that includes Data Quality, Business Intelligence and Process Engineering serving as a centre of excellence for the rest of the teams in the Data organisation. A key aspect of this role involves leading initiatives to appraise and enhance the quality of our datasets, partnering closely with Data product and Engineering teams to champion effective solutions. Simultaneously, you will leverage your analytical expertise to support the development of scalable methods and tools for analysing product, process, and people data. The analytical insights will directly support data-driven decision-making aimed at achieving quality enhancements and process optimisation across the organization. You will also contribute to the ongoing refinement of data management best practices.
**As a valued member of our team, we'll trust you to:**
+ Lead global initiatives focused on data science applications within the realms of data quality, data product development, and operational efficiency
+ Design and run studies to uncover root causes of data quality issues, using techniques such as hypothesis testing, clustering, and regression analysis
+ Develop statistical models to detect data anomalies, predict quality issues, and optimize data manufacturing pipelines by leveraging appropriate methodologies
+ Deliver actionable insights through advanced analytics, and compelling data storytelling to support business decision making and innovation
+ Collaborate with data stakeholders and engineering partner to translate high-impact questions into scalable data science solutions
+ Build statistical and analytical capabilities within the team; mentor others in applying best practices in modelling and experimentation
**You'll need to have a strong combination of the following:**
_*Please note we use years of experience as a guide but we certainly will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary for the role._
+ A PhD or Master's degree in Data Science, Economics, Statistics or a related quantitative field
+ 3+ years' experience designing research studies as well as performing analysis such as data profiling, predictive modelling, and causal analysis
+ Strong coding skills ideally in Python and experience with SQL for data querying
+ Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and a collaborative development workflow (e.g., GitHub, GitLab)
+ Experience working in a data quality, data governance, or data management environment is a major plus (knowledge of DAMA, DCAM, etc. is welcome)
+ Excellent project management skills and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
+ Knowledge of financial markets and Bloomberg products is a plus
**Does this sound like you?**
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email

Senior Data Management Professional - Data Modeling - Corporate Bonds
Location
London
Business Area
Data
Ref #
10043601
**Description & Requirements**
Bloomberg runs on data. Our products are fueled by powerful information. We combine data and context to paint the whole picture for our clients, around the clock - from around the world. In Data, we are responsible for delivering this data, news and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately. We apply problem-solving skills to identify innovative workflow efficiencies, and we implement technology solutions to enhance our systems, products and processes.
**Our Team**
The Bloomberg Corporate Bonds Data team is responsible for the acquisition & publication of bonds being brought to market. Our responsibilities span across developing automated pipelines for ingestion & publication of data, enhancing the breadth & depth of our dataset, and developing a self describing data product to enhance discoverability. We are structured around solving client problems by closely partnering with Product, Sales & Engineering.
**The Role**
Within the Corporates Bonds' Data Modelling team, you would be responsible for leading the implementation of the data product vision for our corporate bonds discovery layer.
**We'll trust you to:**
+ Audit and improve the existing fixed income data model to deliver a consistent, cross-platform client experience.
+ Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Ontologists, and Fixed Income SMEs to co-design an interconnected data model supporting analysis across multiple datasets.
+ Translate business and product requirements into clear, maintainable data modelling artifacts.
+ Define and document metadata standards, entity relationships, and model schemas to support semantic alignment and discovery.
+ Create tools and processes to monitor and maintain metadata inventories.
+ Communicate data modelling requirements to stakeholders, and drive alignment across metadata/modelling functions to ensure practices are well understood & followed.
+ Perform data profiling and root cause analysis to guide objective, data-driven modelling decisions.
+ Promote FAIR data principles across the modelling lifecycle.
**You'll need to have:**
**_*Please note we use years of experience as a guide but we certainly will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary for the role._**
+ 4+ years of experience working with data modelling, metadata design, or semantic data structures*
+ Proven ability to work with messy, heterogeneous data sources and convert them into harmonized, queryable formats
+ Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive alignment across technical and business stakeholders
+ Experience working in cross-functional teams involving engineering, product, and subject matter experts
+ Technical fluency, including comfort discussing modelling tradeoffs with engineers and reviewing data cataloging tools or APIs
+ Demonstrated ability to think systemically about data interoperability, governance, and reusability
+ Proficiency in Python and or SQL
**We'd love to see:**
+ Exposure to fixed income or financial datasets (e.g. corporate bonds) - or a willingness to learn the domain
+ Experience with data cataloging, metadata governance, or data discovery platforms
+ Familiarity with semantic web or knowledge graph concepts (e.g., RDF, SKOS, OWL) and experience integrating these into usable data models. Formal ontology design is not required, but ability to collaborate with ontologists is essential
+ Understanding of data governance frameworks or certifications (e.g., DAMA CDMP, DCAM)
+ Exposure to the Bloomberg Terminal, Bloomberg API's or Enterprise Data products
+ A degree (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD) in a STEM discipline, Economics, Finance, or a related field
**Does this sound like you?**
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email

Senior Data Management Professional - Data Modeling - Company Financials
Location
London
Business Area
Data
Ref #
10042206
**Description & Requirements**
Bloomberg runs on data, and in Data we're responsible for acquiring and providing it to our clients. We collect, model, analyze, and publish data which is the backbone of the Bloomberg Terminal. We apply problem-solving skills to identify innovative workflow efficiencies, and we implement solutions to enhance our systems, products and processes- all while delivering advanced insights to our clients. We're responsible for delivering this data, news and analytics through innovative technology - quickly and accurately.
**Our Team:**
The Company Financials (CoFi) Data team designs and builds company analysis tools for the Bloomberg Terminal. This includes applications on Bloomberg terminal which supports data related to financial analysis, analyst recommendations, and earnings estimates. We are responsible for tracking the evolution of data points from data processing to database taxonomy as well as API syntax design and front-end application development.
**What's the role?**
You will be responsible for the development, implementation and continuous enrichment of the metadata discovery layer. You will use your expertise to influence the vision and strategy, working along with product managers, ontologists and taxonomists to develop financial accounting taxonomies, accounting data standardization frameworks and the knowledge graph structure interconnecting these models. You will act as a domain expert, providing mentorship to product managers and other data modelers to ensure the presence of an efficient level of financial accounting rigor in the semantic representation of Company Financial datasets.
**We'll trust you to:**
+ Develop, implement and maintain financial accounting taxonomies, standardization frameworks and other elements of the metadata discovery layer of the Company Financials products
+ Lead the project planning and execution, while partnering with Product, Engineering and Data align on business goals
+ Perform deep data analytics on existing data models, frameworks and metadata sets in order to drive strategic decisions; build and analyze metrics to measure business impact and success
+ Collaborate effectively with ontologists and taxonomists to align the models with the company-wide metadata framework and future proof solutions
+ Communicate progress effectively with partners at all levels
+ Stay on top of trends in financial accounting, assessing impact of significant changes on existing or future products
**You'll need to have:**
+ 4+ years of previous experience with accounting or financial reporting with focus on US GAAP or IFRS
+ Demonstrable skills in designing and maintaining financial accounting taxonomies
+ Knowledge of how company financials data is used by different financial market players
**We'd Love to See:**
+ Previous experience with digital reporting taxonomies (e.g. XBRL taxonomies)
+ Experience with Data Analytics using Python or other language
+ A degree/masters/PhD in a STEM subject
**Does this sound like you?**
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are.
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email

Data Management Lead - Manchester About the job

Job summary

Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC.

Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential.

Job description

Join HMRC as a Data Management Lead and play a pivotal role in shaping how we manage and utilise critical information across our organisation. In this dynamic position, you will lead strategic data initiatives that directly support our mission to collect taxes and provide excellent customer service to the nation.

At HMRC, your sense of belonging matters. We are a service-led organisation with inspiring purpose and ethical standards, where respect for people is fundamental to everything we do. We embrace diversity as normal here, offering great working conditions with flexibility and work-life balance at the core of our approach. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion ensures that everyone can thrive, with support for families, attention to allergies, and comprehensive neurodiversity support.

You will experience surprise in your opportunities through challenging work that embraces new technology. Our cutting-edge digital programmes are vast and exciting, featuring future-focused initiatives including single sign-on technology and borders and trade innovations. The scale of our tech and operations provides a clear path for advancement within dynamic sections of the business.

Take pride in social good through work that makes a real difference to the nation. This role offers a career in your hands with extensive training and development opportunities, variety in roles, and the chance to gain qualifications whilst progressing through grades.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Person specification

The Data Management Lead position at HMRC represents a strategic role responsible for overseeing the governance, quality, and strategic utilisation of data assets across the organisation. This role sits at the intersection of technology and business strategy, ensuring that data management practices align with HMRC's operational objectives and regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams to implement robust data frameworks that support decision-making processes and enhance service delivery to the public.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining data standards, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance with data protection regulations whilst maximising the value derived from organisational data assets. The role requires strong leadership capabilities to influence stakeholders across various departments and drive cultural change towards data-driven decision making.

You will work closely with technical teams, business analysts, and senior leadership to identify opportunities for data innovation and improvement. The position offers significant scope for professional development within HMRC's supportive learning environment, with access to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in the rapidly evolving field of data management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of data governance frameworks
• Oversee data quality assurance processes and standards
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements and strategies
• Manage data-related projects and initiatives across departments

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of data management frameworks
• Understanding of data governance principles and practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to speak with confidence, challenge where needed, and negotiate effectively
• Ability to communicate complex data problems or insights into a format that can be understood by different audiences
• Demonstrable experience of strategic thinking and leadership in data management contexts.

Desirable Criteria

Data Management Qualification or similar

Additional Information - Transitional Sites

For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.

If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time.

These sites are:

• Waterview Park, Washington - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle
• Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle
• Centenary Court, Bradford - moving to 7 and 8 Wellington Place, Leeds
• Lynx House, Portsmouth - moving to No.1 The Goodsyard, Portsmouth
• Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford
• Trinity Bridge House, Manchester - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford

You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £56,344, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £16,322 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.

To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service

Things you need to know

Selection process details

How to Apply

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences.
• A 750 word personal statement which should demonstrate how you meet the points listed on the essential criteria.

Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at sift or interview.

Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

We acknowledge that AI can assist you in your application. Find our guidelines here.

Sift

In the event of a large number of applicants applying we intend to do an initial sift based on the Personal Statement

At full your CV and Personal Statement will be assessed. The sift will focus on your previous experience and your Personal Statement will be assessed on the Essential Criteria and requirements outlined in the Job Advert. If you successfully pass the sift stage, you will be invited to an interview.

Interview

During the panel interview you will be asked experience based questions to explore in detail what you are capable of and to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role.

There will be a Presentation at the start of the interview. Details will be provided prior to interview.

Interviews will be via Teams Video. Details to be confirmed.

Eligibility

Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - (415436) & vacancy closing date (22/07/2025)'

To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.

Reserve List

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account.

Criminal Record Check

Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy.

Merit List

After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

• Contact the UBS Recruitment Excellence Team via as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the "Assistance required" section in the "Additional requirements" page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.

Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers

This role may be suitable for existing HMRC employees who are contractual homeworkers. Occasional attendance to the office will be required where there is a business need. Please consider the advertised office locations for this role when applying and only select locations from the 'location preferences' section that you can travel to.

Additional Information

We are looking into ways to enhance the applicant experience.

As part of our legitimate interests, we are testing the use of new technologies such as automation and/or Artificial Intelligence in the assessment for CV, personal statement and behaviour statement.

Please note that for this specific vacancy, this testing may run in parallel with our standard assessment process and will not influence or determine the outcome of your application in any way. You can read the Civil Service Jobs and HMRC Privacy Notices for more information about our lawful basis for processing your personal data and HMRC's use of AI.

If you don't want your data to be used as part of the trial, please send your Application ID and the Vacancy Reference to

Terms and Conditions

Current Civil Servants (all contract types) will need to ensure that they are still employed as a Civil Servant on or beyond the start date for the post. If their contract ends (for example due to the end of Fixed Term Appointment contract or resignation) at any point during the application process for the advertised role, they will no longer be eligible and may be withdrawn.

Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process.

HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations.

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences.

Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process.

Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations.

Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment.

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).