Are you an experienced HR Systems professional with strong HR and Payroll systems expertise? Our client, a leading commercial organisation based in Birmingham, is seeking an HR IS Specialist to play a key role in optimising and developing their HR systems usage. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, collaborative HRIS team and drive systems excellence across the business.

The Purpose of the Role
You will act as the subject-matter expert for HR and payroll systems, ensuring the system is configured, maintained and enhanced to support business needs. You will lead on system improvements, support governance and compliance, and partner with key stakeholders across HR, IT and the wider organisation.
Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance the company’s HR and Payroll system.
• Configure and implement changes including HCM, Time Tracking, Absence, Reporting, and Payroll.
• Manage and monitor integration’s, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and data flow integrity.
• Act as the SME for HR systems development, ensuring solutions align with the HR strategy.
• Support HR functional ownership, governance and internal controls.
• Provide best-practice guidance on system functionality, ensuring scalability and compliance with legal and company standards.
• Co-ordinate and prioritise HR functional technology change requests.
• Create and maintain operational documentation
• Act as the SME for people data processing, ensuring the correct movement and transaction of data between systems.
• Support continuous improvement and best practice for HR systems, reporting and data governance.
• Liaise with stakeholders, colleagues, customers and third-party suppliers to manage requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Lead data governance activities, audits and compliance reporting.
• Work collaboratively as part of a small, high-performing HRIS team.

About You
You’ll bring deep HR Systems knowledge and a passion for improving HR processes. You’ll be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders, solving complex problems, and managing system enhancements from concept to delivery. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement are essential.

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Role: Informatica MDM Developer
Type: PERM
Location: London, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office)
Salary: 65 K - 75K GBP/Annum

Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Specialist with 7 to 11 years of experience in Informatica MDM and Cloud MDM. You will lead end-to-end project implementations, design scalable enterprise data solutions, and support data migration activities. Key responsibilities include collaborating with teams to enforce data governance, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing mentorship to junior team members

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. sukkala2 @ randstaddigital. Com

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Oracle Data Warehouse Developer (SC Cleared) Andover (Hybrid) 6 Month Contract £500/day (Outside IR35) Oracle Data Warehouse Developer needed with active SC Security Clearance. 6 Month Contract based in Andover (Hybrid). Start ASAP in April 2026. Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site. Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35). A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project: Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Data Warehouse solutions including data modelling + integration. RPD Repository design in Oracle Analytics. Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) mappings for ETL processes. Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) security including users, roles + data-level security. Developing + implementing OAS reports and dashboards to support business analytics and reporting needs. Providing Production Support for existing live Oracle OAS, ODI + data warehouse objects. Resolving data, ETL + reporting issues to ensure system stability. Performance tuning of RPD objects, ODI mappings, queries + reports. Maintained and documented standard processes, procedures, and technical documentation. Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW) design, development + implementation experience is advantageous. Active SC Clearance is essential for this contract

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing. We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes. If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive. Work for Orbit. Believe in people. The role Orbit is delighted to be recruiting for a Data Governance & Enablement Manager to join us in this brand-new role to Orbit Group. This is a unique opportunity to shape how data is governed, trusted and used across Orbit at an enterprise level, influencing decision-making across the organisation. The Data Governance and Enablement Manager will establish and oversee a robust data governance framework for the organisation including creation of data ownership roles and providing mechanisms to monitor and improve Data Quality across critical datasets. The role will lead the implementation of Orbit’s Data Governance Operating Model aligned to Orbit’s modern enterprise data platform (including technologies such as Microsoft Fabric). This includes ownership of governance tooling (e.g. Microsoft Purview), metadata management, data lineage, classification, and data quality frameworks to ensure data is trusted, governed and discoverable across all data domains. You will be joining at a key time for this team, in helping to align, shape and deliver our organisational data governance framework. This role is part of Technology, Transformation & Data where you’ll help us give colleagues the infrastructure, support and insight they need to be brilliant. What you’ll achieve Establish and embed Data Owners and Data Stewards across key business domains, enabling clear accountability and ownership of data.
Design and implement practical data governance solutions aligned to Orbit’s enterprise data platform (e.g. Microsoft Fabric and Azure-based technologies), including an end-to-end governance framework covering data ownership, metadata, lineage and data quality across key data domains.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align data governance with organisational objectives, ensuring trusted data supports customer services, property lifecycle, finance and operational decision-making.
Drive data literacy and enablement across the organisation, helping colleagues confidently understand and use data in their roles.
Oversee and embed a structured Data Quality framework, including profiling, rules, monitoring and continuous improvement of critical datasets, with a focus on regulatory and operational reporting requirements.
Ensure adherence to GDPR, Data Protection Act and social housing regulations by implementing appropriate controls, including data classification (e.g. PII), auditability and risk mitigation practices.
Build strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, from Directors and Heads of Service through to Data Owners and operational teams, influencing behaviours and enabling accountability for data.
Partner with Technology and Data Engineering teams to embed governance into the data lifecycle, ensuring alignment to enterprise ingestion, modelling and reporting patterns.
Influence the embedding of data governance into business and technology processes, ensuring governance is integrated into design, delivery and operational ways of working.What you’ll bring Essential skills Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data quality practices, metadata management and how governance integrates with modern data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Data Lake architectures).
Experience working with data governance and metadata tools (e.g. Microsoft Purview or equivalent), including data cataloging, lineage and business glossary implementation.
Ability to assess data quality, define rules and implement scalable solutions to improve data integrity and monitoring across critical datasets.
In-depth knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act and data risk management, including data classification, protection and compliance controls.
Proven ability to design and embed Data Governance Operating Models, including influencing and engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive adoption of Data Owner and Steward responsibilities.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate effectively with both senior leadership and operational teams.
Strong experience in driving cultural change, including improving data literacy and enabling business users to confidently and effectively use data.
People management experience with the ability to lead, coach and develop a high-performing team.Desirable skills Experience working within Social Housing or other regulated sectorsWhy Orbit? Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense. Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us. A rewarding experience that works for you We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles. A place to progress From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow. For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning. A purpose to feel proud of We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people. What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people. Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website. How we hire We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair: Online application
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Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check

Data Product Owner Our trusted client, a leading financial services corporation, with whom we have partnered for several years, is hiring a Data Product Owner to play a pivotal role within their ongoing data modernisation program. The chosen Data Product Owner will be required to create a single source data platform, moving away from MI reporting into modern cloud hybrid services, possessing five years’ experience acting as a dedicated Data Product Owner. The chosen Data Product owner will have strong capabilities in launching data platforms and services, end-to-end delivering large-scale & complex data transformation initiatives, partnering with data engineers, architects, and the CDO. Our client is offering a basic salary of £95,000 + 25% bonus + 28 days holiday + 8% contributory pension + more to be based in Chatham, London, and Wolverhampton on a hybrid basis. To be successful, the chosen Data Product Owner must have strong experience within the financial services domain, coupled with experience of SQL & NoSQL architectures, who has proven experience delivering data transformation initiatives aligning to SAFe/Agile ownership to be considered. Core responsibilities: Define and own the vision, strategy, and roadmap for enterprise data platforms aligned to CDO and business strategy
Partner with SMEs, architects, engineers, and cross-functional leaders to shape high-value data solutions
Translate product vision into a prioritised, value-based delivery roadmap
Develop and validate business cases, presenting to senior stakeholders and C-level committees
Establish clear success metrics, KPIs and measurable outcomes
Lead ideation workshops to identify customer needs, pain points, and innovative solutions
Apply Lean Agile and SAFe practices, collaborating across Program Increment (PI) cycles
Champion best practice across data products, including: BI dashboards and reporting
Data APIs and feeds
Cloud and hybrid data platforms
ML models and services
Data models and governance frameworks
Master data management
Act as the voice of the Data Platform, aligning technical capability with business demand
Ensure full compliance with Risk and Data Governance policies
Essential experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience within financial services, acting as a dedicated Product Owner, must have.
Defining and launching enterprise data platforms and services end-to-end must have
Delivering large-scale data transformation initiatives must have
SQL and NoSQL architectures are nice to have
Cloud or hybrid data platforms (Azure experience desirable)
Financial modelling, ROI definition, and KPI-driven decision making
Working with senior stakeholders and influencing without authority
Agile, Lean, and continuous delivery methodologies is a must-have
Two-stage interview to start asap. Data Product Owner

Role - Technical Systems Analyst (ECB Onboarding, Risk / ESG) Duration - 6 months with very likely extension Location - Hybrid / Liverpool Street (London) - 50% of the month in a Liverpool Street office Rate - £500 - £890 per day Role - Technical Systems Analyst to support the analysis and implementation of a new data platform with focus on Risk and ESG. The ideal candidate will bring experience in business/systems analysis, preferably within banking or financial services, with strong capabilities in technical requirements gathering, data architecture, and database‑related design. Responsibilities Contribute to the technical implementation of a solution to address ESG reporting needs.
Gather, analyse, and document technical and non-functional requirements, translating system constraints and architectural needs into detailed Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs) or equivalent specifications.
Work closely with Business, Data Governance and IT delivery teams to support end‑to‑end solution design and execution.
Facilitate IT activities including solution design, configuration, testing, and deployment in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
Drive alignment among stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Sustainability, Data Governance, and IT, ensuring clarity of scope and technical feasibility.
Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies related to ESG and Data Governance.
Define and maintain data lineage for critical datasets across upstream and downstream systems.
Contribute to database design, including schema development, normalization, and optimization.
Produce and review data models (conceptual, logical, and physical).
Work with architects and engineers to shape data pipelines, integration patterns, and metadata structures.
Ensure alignment with data‑architecture principles, BCBS239 data‑quality expectations, and strong data‑management practices.
Develop and maintain ERDs (entity‑relationship diagrams) and data dictionaries.
Support implementation of lineage tooling, metadata repositories, and structured governance workflows. Required Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of experience in business/systems analysis, with a focus on banking or financial services.
Proven experience in data analysis, data modelling, and database design.
Strong understanding of technical and non-functional requirements, including performance, security, and scalability.
Experience with interface specification and integration design, including data mapping and data‑flow design.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technical perspectives.
Experience working closely with product owners, data engineers and QA for delivery.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment and experience of creating user stories.
Experience with data profiling and validation. GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Head of Enterprise Data Delivery£85,900 (includes car allowance)Hybrid - Milton Keynes or BostonPermanent, Full-Time

Summary
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on delivery, momentum and outcomes. As Head of Enterprise Data Delivery, you will take end-to-end accountability for how enterprise data is engineered, governed and delivered ensuring the organisation has trusted, usable data that genuinely enables insight and decision-making.

Salary: £80,000 per year (plus car allowance)Contract: Permanent, full timeYour week: 36.25 hours, Monday Friday (9am 5.15pm)Location: Hybrid, with weekly presence in Milton Keynes or Boston

Snapshot of your role
You will lead delivery across Data Platform, Data Products and Data Governance, owning the journey from source systems through to certified reporting and analytics.

This role is about execution. Youll set clear delivery plans, remove blockers, enforce standards and intervene directly when progress stalls. Youll act as a senior technical peer to engineers, architects and governance specialists, challenging designs and ensuring solutions are pragmatic, scalable and production-ready.

Youll drive the modernisation of legacy data assets, embed strong engineering practices, and ensure data products are clearly defined, governed and trusted. Alongside this, youll build a delivery-focused culture one that values ownership, pace and visible progress and give senior leaders confidence in what is being delivered and when.

Quote from Christopher Heappey
This role is about getting things done. We need someone who can bring urgency and clarity to enterprise data delivery making decisions, removing blockers and holding the line on quality. If youre motivated by outcomes rather than theory, this is a role where you can make a real impact.
Christopher Heappey - Director of Insight & Innovation

What were looking for
Youll be an experienced data leader with a strong bias to action, comfortable operating in ambiguity and creating structure.

Youll bring:

• Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary data teams
• Experience delivering modern data platforms and semantic layers
• A track record of turning business demand into tangible data outputs
• Strong delivery discipline, clear communication and technical credibility
• Confidence to challenge constructively and hold teams to account
• Youre pragmatic, resilient and motivated by progress you can see not just

plans on paper.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Important - We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

Closing Date: 16th April

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

Have questions? Contact the Amplius Talent Team and well be in touch to support you with any questions, queries or conundrums.

Andover (Hybrid)

6 Month Contract

£500/day (Outside IR35)

Oracle Data Warehouse Develope r needed with active SC Security Clearance . 6 Month Contract based in Andover (Hybrid). Start ASAP in April 2026.

Hybrid Working - 3 days/week remote (WFH), and 2 days/week working on-site. Paying up to £500/day (Outside IR35).

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation on a large-scale Government project:

• Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Data Warehouse solutions including data modelling + integration.
• RPD Repository design in Oracle Analytics.
• Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) mappings for ETL processes.
• Designing, developing + implementing Oracle Analytics Server (OAS) security including users, roles + data-level security.
• Developing + implementing OAS reports and dashboards to support business analytics and reporting needs.
• Providing Production Support for existing live Oracle OAS, ODI + data warehouse objects.
• Resolving data, ETL + reporting issues to ensure system stability.
• Performance tuning of RPD objects, ODI mappings, queries + reports.
• Maintained and documented standard processes, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Autonomous Data Warehouse (ADW) design, development + implementation experience is advantageous.
• Active SC Clearance is essential for this contract.

Data Quality Improvement Manager

Worcester Hybrid (3 days per week) £68,000 £72,000 + excellent benefits

We are supporting a well-established organisation in Worcester as they continue to strengthen their enterprise data capability through the appointment of a Data Quality Improvement Manager.

This pivotal role is part of the wider Data Management & Governance function, reporting directly to the Head of Data Governance. The focus is firmly on enhancing the quality, integrity, and reliability of critical business data across multiple functions.

We are seeking an individual who combines strong data governance and data quality expertise with the ability to translate business process challenges into practical data quality controls, rules, and measurable improvements.

The Opportunity

You will lead data quality improvement initiatives across priority datasets, collaborating closely with business leaders, data owners, stewards, and technical teams to identify issues and implement robust controls.

A key aspect of the role involves acting as the bridge between business process challenges and data logic, converting operational difficulties into clear data quality frameworks, workflows, rules, and KPIs.

This highly visible position will allow you to shape the organisation s data quality framework and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance data quality, integrity, and consistency across priority datasets
• Translate business pain points and process issues into clear data quality rules, controls, and workflows
• Define and implement data quality dimensions, including validity, completeness, consistency, and accuracy
• Build and embed data quality frameworks, policies, and remediation processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map data fields, process flows, and system dependencies across multiple business functions
• Develop data quality KPIs, issue tracking mechanisms, and escalation routes
• Co-chair monthly governance forums with data owners, stewards, and senior stakeholders
• Escalate risks and issues in accordance with governance and risk frameworks
• Work closely with compliance, risk, security, and IT teams to ensure robust governance controls

About You

You will be comfortable operating across both business and technical teams, with the confidence to challenge stakeholders and drive measurable improvements.

Your experience will likely include roles such as:

• Data Quality Manager
• Data Governance Manager
• Data Governance Lead
• Master Data Manager
• Data Quality Lead

Experience Required

• Proven experience leading data quality and data governance initiatives within a complex business environment
• Strong understanding of data quality frameworks, rules, controls, and remediation processes
• Experience translating operational or process challenges into measurable data quality improvements
• Ability to work with data structures, tables, field mapping, and source system logic
• Good working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, ERP, CRM, or similar platforms
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who enjoys enhancing data quality at both a strategic and operational level,

Role: ETL Informatica PowerCenter Developer
Type: PERM
Location: London, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (2/3 days per in office)
Salary: 65K - 75K GBP/Annum

Overview: We are seeking a senior specialist to lead the design, development, and optimization of complex ETL workflows using Informatica PowerCenter.

Key Duties: You will be responsible for extracting, transforming, and loading data efficiently while ensuring strict adherence to data governance and quality standards. Additionally, you will troubleshoot data integration issues, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior developers.

Mandatory Skills: Strong foundation in ETL Concepts and Informatica PowerCenter.

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Role: Informatica MDM Developer
Type: PERM
Location: London, UK
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days per in office)
Salary: 65 K - 75K GBP/Annum

Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Specialist with 7 to 11 years of experience in Informatica MDM and Cloud MDM. You will lead end-to-end project implementations, design scalable enterprise data solutions, and support data migration activities. Key responsibilities include collaborating with teams to enforce data governance, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing mentorship to junior team members

This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. Com

Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Are you experienced in Postgres or Oracle databases? Do you enjoy solving complex technical problems and ensuring systems run smoothly? If so, you could be our next Database Administrator!

What is in it for you?

• Become a member of an Employee-owned trust
• Performance bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Option to buy additional leave
• Private medical insurance

What will you be doing?

• Manage, maintain and optimize Postgres and Oracle databases
• Perform upgrades, patches, backups and recovery testing
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot issues proactively
• Ensure database security, compliance and documentation
• Support CI/CD, DevOps and cross-functional teams

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a DBA or similar role
• Strong knowledge of Postgres and Oracle
• Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Understanding of database security best practices
• Ability to work independently and within a team

Make you application today! We will be in touch for chat.

Data Product Owner (SQL/NoSQL)
Our trusted client, who we have partnered with for several years is hiring a Data Product Owner to play a pivotal role in the data modernisation programme. The chosen Data Product owner will have strong capabilities in launching data platforms and services end to end delivering large scale & complex data transformation initiatives partnering with data engineers, architects and the CDO. Our client is offering a basic salary of 95,000 + 25% bonus + 28 days holiday + 8% contributory pension + more to be based in Chatham, London and Wolverhampton on a hybrid basis.

To be successfully, the chosen Data Product Owner must have strong experience within the financial services domain coupled with experience of SQL & NoSQL architectures who has proven experience delivering data transformation initiatives aligning to SAFe/Agile ownership to be considered.

The ideal candidate will be will be a seasoned data leader or senior architect / analyst with a blend of experience across data, focusing on identifying and delivering value as part of a large-scale transformation initiative
Core responsibilities:

• Define and own the vision, strategy and roadmap for enterprise data platforms aligned to CDO and business strategy
• Partner with SMEs, architects, engineers and cross-functional leaders to shape high-value data solutions
• Translate product vision into a prioritised, value-based delivery roadmap
• Develop and validate business cases, presenting to senior stakeholders and C-level committees
• Establish clear success metrics, KPIs and measurable outcomes
• Lead ideation workshops to identify customer needs, pain points and innovative solutions
• Apply Lean Agile and SAFe practices, collaborating across Program Increment (PI) cycles

Champion best practice across data products including:

• BI dashboards and reporting
• Data APIs and feeds
• Cloud and hybrid data platforms
• ML models and services
• Data models and governance frameworks
• Master data management
• Act as the voice of the Data Platform, aligning technical capability with business demand
• Ensure full compliance with Risk and Data Governance policies

Essential experience:

• Defining and launching enterprise data platforms and services end-to-end
• Delivering large-scale data transformation initiatives
• SQL and NoSQL architectures
• Cloud or hybrid data platforms (Azure experience desirable)
• Financial modelling, ROI definition and KPI-driven decision making
• Working with senior stakeholders and influencing without authority
• Agile, Lean and continuous delivery methodologies

Data Product Owner (SQL/NoSQL)

Job Title: Junior Database Administrator
Location: Cannock, West Midlands
Salary: Competitive + Training & Development

The Role:

As a Junior Database Administrator, you will support our engineering and ERP systems, helping to maintain and optimise data processes that drive our business operations. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to start a career in database management with a strong focus on training and professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in maintaining and supporting ERP and database systems, including IFS.
• Support data entry, extraction, and reporting processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve database or ERP issues in coordination with senior IT staff.
• Learn and apply SQL or other database querying techniques to support operational requirements.
• Participate in training and development programmes to expand technical skills.

Requirements:

• Some familiarity with ERP systems, ideally IFS, is advantageous.
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and team-working abilities.
• Enthusiasm to learn, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Why Join?:

• Structured training and mentoring from day one.
• Opportunity to develop into a fully-fledged Database Administrator.
• Work within a supportive, collaborative, and innovative engineering team.
• Career progression and continuous professional development.

How to Apply:

If you are eager to start a career in database administration within a dynamic engineering environment, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your interest in the role.

PLEASE NOTE

Security Clearance (SC) or eligibility to gain is required to be considered for this vacancy

Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.
We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Location: Hybrid

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Be the data powerhouse behind the Buzz Bingo experience!

At Buzz, everything we do starts with people, our customers and you. If you re passionate about tech, love bringing new ideas to life, and enjoy leading others to success, this could be your next big move.

Our systems keep the Buzz world spinning from the moment someone walks into a club to every click they make online. As our Lead Database Administrator, you ll play a central role in shaping the data foundations that power unforgettable player experiences across the UK.

What you ll be doing

You ll lead the way on all things data, including:

• Coaching, developing, and inspiring our DBA team.
• Setting the standards, policies, and best practice for our database platforms.
• Owning long?term database architecture and capacity planning.
• Managing installation, upgrades, and patching across SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and more.
• Monitoring and tuning performance to keep our systems lightning?fast.
• Ensuring high availability, disaster recovery, and top?tier security.
• Keeping us compliant with GDPR and data governance standards.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across production and dev environments.
• Driving automation and efficiency across the estate.
• Working closely with architects, engineers, and product teams to design brilliant database solutions.
• Staying ahead of trends and bringing fresh ideas to continuously evolve our data landscape.

What You ll Get in Return

• 24/7 access to GPs, mental health support, and more for you and your family
• Thrive App NHS-approved mental wellbeing support
• Buzz Brights Apprenticeships & Buzz Learning access to 100s of online courses
• Buzz Brilliance Awards employee recognition scheme
• 5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays (pro-rated for part-time roles)
• Holiday Buy Scheme purchase an extra week of holiday (eligibility applies)
• 50% staff discount on bingo tickets, food, and soft drinks
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
• Access to trained Mental Health Advocates

What you ll bring to Buzz

• 5+ years in a senior or lead DBA position across cloud and on?prem environments
• Strong SQL and relational database experience (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL
• Strong knowledge of T?SQL, Powershell, C#, Python
• ETL and data pipeline experience (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory)
• Understanding of data lakes, NoSQL, and modern data ecosystems
• A solid grasp of GDPR, access controls, and data security best practice
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git
• A collaborative, proactive mindset and the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Full clean driving licence (travel between sites required)
• Bonus points if you ve worked in hospitality, retail, gaming, or gambling

Ready to lead the way?

Hit apply and let s make great things happen at Buzz.

Hybrid Working with two days in Preston, Lancashire or Remote with Travel for candidates living 50+ miles from our offices in Preston
£55-65k DOE + Bonus & benefits - 37 hours a week

About Us

LPPA are a leading third-party pension administrator for the Local Government, Police, and Fire sectors. Our focus is simple: delivering trusted, accurate and compliant pension services backed by exceptional data quality. As we continue to grow and raise standards across our organisation, were looking for a Data Quality Lead to drive our data strategy and champion a culture of continuous improvement.

The Role

As Data Quality Lead, you will bring deep LGPS, Fire or Police pensions expertise together with a passion for data excellence. Youll own the organisations data quality strategy, lead an independent Data Quality team, and design a robust assurance framework that ensures accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Youll be the go-to expert on data qualityworking closely with Data Services, Employer Engagement and Member Services to improve data integrity, strengthen processes, and support key regulatory requirements such as TPR (The Pensions Regulator) Data Quality Framework, Pensions Increase, Annual Allowance and Annual Benefit Statements.

This role is central to shaping our future approach to data, influencing decision making, and ensuring we deliver a first-class experience to members, employers and stakeholders.

What We Can Offer You:

Joining us means joining an organisation that puts people first.

• Competitive salary £55k 65k DOE + inclusion in annual bonus scheme
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and 2 additional concessionary days and a half day for your Birthday, with the ability to buy and sell leave.
• Access to an excellent pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contributions.
• Access to Health or Dental Plan
• Access to our Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for when you might need some support.
• The opportunity to earn through our Employee Referral Scheme.
• Access to our bespoke Reward Discount Scheme Your Perk Site.
• Opportunities to attend Wellbeing webinars and social events.
• Daily free fruit and snacks available to you in our office.
• Free Car Parking in Preston City Centre
• A collaborative & inclusive organisational culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of data quality across the organisation, aligned to TPRs Data Quality framework.
• Design and deliver a comprehensive data quality assurance regime.
• Lead data discovery work, including identification and remediation of data issues and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive improvements in employer data, reporting and compliance.
• Act as the primary contact for all data quality matters, including audit and risk engagement.
• Produce insightful reporting and present trends to senior leadership.
• Oversee valuation data for LGPS, Police and Fire schemes.
• Maintain and enhance TPR data quality scores.
• Oversee TUPE data management and onboarding of new employers.
• Champion digital processes, automation and member self-service.
• Lead, manage and develop a high-performing Data Quality team.
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Protection and internal security policies.

What you will bring:

Essential

• 510+ years experience in LGPS, Police or Fire pensions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of pension administration legislation and standards.
• Proven experience leading data quality teams in a regulated environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience designing data quality frameworks and assurance programmes.
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Track record of leading or contributing to data transformation projects.
• Ability to manage complex data processes and deliver at pace.

Nice to have

• Experience using UPM.
• Professional qualifications in pensions, data or business management.
• Knowledge of data analytics tools such as SQL, Excel, Tableau or Power BI.
• Experience in data governance or regulatory reporting projects.

Our Values

• Doing the right thing
• Forward thinking
• Working together
• Committed to excellence

Ready to Join Us?

If youre passionate about driving data excellence and want to play a key role in shaping the future of pension administration, wed love to hear from you.

Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices.

Salary up to £75,000, plus excellent company benefits.

About Us

Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years’ experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers.

At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you’re valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you’ll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow.

We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you’re passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you.

• Glassdoor score of 4.7
• 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend
• 100% CEO approval

See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud:

• Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe
• Supporting the UK’s national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting
• Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products
• Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport

Role Summary

As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy and architecture of the organisation. You’ll work across various business domains, providing expert guidance to ensure data solutions align with enterprise standards and support strategic goals. This role involves close collaboration with technical architects, agile teams, and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and compliant data architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with chief data architects to interpret organisational data needs and translate them into practical solutions.
• Provide oversight and guidance to data architects in the design and production of data artefacts.
• Design and maintain logical and physical data models, metadata systems, and data dictionaries.
• Ensure adherence to organisational data architecture standards across teams.
• Support agile delivery teams using Scrum methodology, contributing to iterative and collaborative development.
• Partner with technical architects to align system architecture with data architecture best practices.
• Foster knowledge sharing and maintain high standards within the data architecture community.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience working across diverse business domains in a data architecture capacity.
• Strong “can-do” attitude with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Solid experience with agile delivery practices, particularly Scrum.
• Ability to design data models and metadata systems that support business objectives.
• Competence in developing and managing data dictionaries.
• Experience providing technical oversight and ensuring compliance with architectural standards.
• Collaborative approach to working with both data and technical architecture teams.

Nice to have

• Experience working in the UK Public Sector, with familiarity in applying the Service Manual and Service Standard.
• Active contributor to data communities of practice or professional networks.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Triad’s Commitment to You

As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being:

Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses.

Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination.

Benefits:

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions (5%).
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access.
• Perkbox membership.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.

Our Selection Process

After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for:

• A Technical online test - circa 30 minutes
• A Technical interview session with our senior team members
• An interview with our CTO, including a career review and cultural fit assessment.

We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation.

Other information

If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ben Fowler and submit your application now!

Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief.

We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.

Data Quality Improvement Manager

Worcester | Hybrid (3 days per week) | £68,000–£72,000 + excellent benefits

We are supporting a well-established organisation in Worcester as they continue to strengthen their enterprise data capability through the appointment of a Data Quality Improvement Manager.

This pivotal role is part of the wider Data Management & Governance function, reporting directly to the Head of Data Governance. The focus is firmly on enhancing the quality, integrity, and reliability of critical business data across multiple functions.

We are seeking an individual who combines strong data governance and data quality expertise with the ability to translate business process challenges into practical data quality controls, rules, and measurable improvements.

The Opportunity

You will lead data quality improvement initiatives across priority datasets, collaborating closely with business leaders, data owners, stewards, and technical teams to identify issues and implement robust controls.

A key aspect of the role involves acting as the bridge between business process challenges and data logic, converting operational difficulties into clear data quality frameworks, workflows, rules, and KPIs.

This highly visible position will allow you to shape the organisation’s data quality framework and governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance data quality, integrity, and consistency across priority datasets
• Translate business pain points and process issues into clear data quality rules, controls, and workflows
• Define and implement data quality dimensions, including validity, completeness, consistency, and accuracy
• Build and embed data quality frameworks, policies, and remediation processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to map data fields, process flows, and system dependencies across multiple business functions
• Develop data quality KPIs, issue tracking mechanisms, and escalation routes
• Co-chair monthly governance forums with data owners, stewards, and senior stakeholders
• Escalate risks and issues in accordance with governance and risk frameworks
• Work closely with compliance, risk, security, and IT teams to ensure robust governance controls

About You

You will be comfortable operating across both business and technical teams, with the confidence to challenge stakeholders and drive measurable improvements.

Your experience will likely include roles such as:

• Data Quality Manager
• Data Governance Manager
• Data Governance Lead
• Master Data Manager
• Data Quality Lead

Experience Required

• Proven experience leading data quality and data governance initiatives within a complex business environment
• Strong understanding of data quality frameworks, rules, controls, and remediation processes
• Experience translating operational or process challenges into measurable data quality improvements
• Ability to work with data structures, tables, field mapping, and source system logic
• Good working knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP, ERP, CRM, or similar platforms
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional who enjoys enhancing data quality at both a strategic and operational level,

Digital Data Senior Manager, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Azure, Fabric, Databricks, Manchester, Hybrid

Digital Data Consultant required to work for a highly ambitious and fast-growing Consulting function, based in Manchester on a hybrid basis. The expectation is to be in the office circa two days per week and the rest from home. Please read in full before applying

We need someone who is a seasoned Data Governance specialist and someone who has exposure to Data Architecture and Engineering not someone who has done a bit of data. This requires someone who has operated at Senior Manager level, someone who has the gravitas to face-off to senior stakeholders, shape work, originate opportunities and help take clients on a proper data journey.

You will be joining a rapidly maturing Digital Consulting team that works across the United Kingdom, where the work is genuinely varied, fast-paced and focused on helping clients use digital technology to create real business outcomes. You will report into a Partner and will play a major part in leading, growing, mentoring and shaping the team around you.

This is ideal for someone who is commercially minded, confident, curious, comfortable with ambiguity and genuinely enjoys solving complex business and data problems in the world of Data Governancenot just producing technical artefacts for the sake of it. You must enjoy working with people and influencing outcomes, not hiding behind documents or code. Read on for more details

Skills and experience required:

• Data Governance first mindset with solid experience across multiple sectors
• A strong professional network across the United Kingdom and a demonstrable track record of originating, shaping and converting consulting opportunities for Data, Analytics and Artificial Intelligence projects
• Strong consulting experience that includes solution development, proposal creation, commercial negotiation and building trusted adviser relationships with senior-level clients
• Proven ability to work with technical teams and data projects, with excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• A collaborative, pragmatic and client-centred mindset, with the ability to translate business problems into compelling data-led solutions
• A natural problem solver with intellectual curiosity and an agile, forward-thinking outlook
• A strong understanding of the real challenges businesses face today, and how digital and data technologies can genuinely enable change and transformation
• Significant experience in data architecture and data engineering, including building data platforms and working with cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure
• Good grounding in programming and data engineering languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, Microsoft Fabric and Databricks
• Certifications in relevant cloud and data technologies (Azure etc.) would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to inspire confidence in both technical and non-technical audiences

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details

Azure SQL / Fabric Data Engineer | £400 - £500 Outside IR35 | Exeter | Hybrid | 6‑Month Initial Term We’re working with a South West–based organisation undergoing a modernisation of their data platform using Microsoft Fabric and are looking to bring in an experienced SQL‑focused Data Engineer to support delivery. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with data teams to model, optimise and deliver reliable datasets that drive reporting and decision‑making. What you’ll be doing: Designing and developing robust SQL‑based data models within Microsoft Fabric Working with Fabric Warehouse / Lakehouse to support analytics and BI Supporting Power BI reporting through well‑structured, performant datasets Collaborating with analysts, engineers and stakeholders to unblock delivery Helping stabilise and evolve a modern Azure data platformWhat we’re looking for: Strong experience as a SQL Developer / Data Engineer Solid understanding of data modelling Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric (or Synapse / Azure SQL with Fabric exposure) Expert working in Azure‑based data environments Pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset If this is a role that suits your skillset, can work onsite 3 days per week in Exeter and immediately available then please apply for the job advert directly. Azure SQL / Fabric Data Engineer | £400 - £500 Outside IR35 | Exeter | Hybrid | 6‑Month Initial Term

Data Engineer – Remote (occasional visits to Yorkshire) £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus, 35-hour work week and great benefits Joining a well-established and highly skilled Data team, an experienced Data Engineer is required to help design and develop modern cloud solutions. To hit the ground running in this role, you will have proven experience designing, building and maintaining enterprise‑scale Data Lakes and Data Warehouses on Amazon Redshift. As a Data Engineer, you will turn complex data into clarity, build scalable solutions, and help deliver insights that transform how the organisations client’s work. Utilising modern technologies, this role presents an exciting challenge to join a business that promote a healthy work-life balance and encourage professional development. The role will be primarily remote, with occasional meetups with the team in Yorkshire. Package: Bonus opportunities 35-hour work week with flexible working 25 days holiday + 5 days buy/sell + bank holidays. Professional development opportunities 5% employer pension, rising with service + many more. Responsibilities: Convert raw data into trusted analytical assets and bring insight to life through Power BI. Build and maintain the Redshift‑based Enterprise Data Warehouse and S3 Data Lake. Develop and optimise ELT/ETL pipelines across diverse data sources. Develop Power BI datasets, dashboards, and reports. Build strong semantic models using DAX and best‑practice design. Work with stakeholders, analysts, and data scientists to deliver effective solutions. Keep abreast of the latest tech and make recommendations that will benefit the department Requirements: 3+ years’ experience in data engineering and data warehousing. Amazon Redshift. Data Lake architectures (S3, lakehouse patterns). SQL and Power BI development experience. DAX / Data Modelling Familiarity with ELT/ETL tools. Knowledge of data governance, security, and access control. Scripting skills Agile The company have an excellent reputation within their sector, and have experienced 10 consecutive years of growth, posting record revenues for the last financial year. They promote a healthy work-life balance and will give you the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge. Click APPLY to be considered for the role as my client is aiming to interview as soon as possible. All interviews are to be conducted virtually, with the process requiring two stages. Erin Associates welcomes applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities. Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application process. Contact – Millie Ellis Due to a high-volume of applications, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Your profile may be considered for other suitable vacancies that arise within the next 12 weeks. Key words; Data Engineer, Data Specialist, Data Developer. Leeds, Hull, York, Wakefield, Bradford, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke, Peterborough, Coventry, Birmingham, Lincoln, Preston, Cambridge, Oxford Erin Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy