Data Management Analyst
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2025 |
| Location: | Skipton, BD23 1DN |
| Company: | Skipton Building Society |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JR3469 |
Summary
Hours:
Full time hybrid working, 35 hours per weekSalary: up to £42,500 depending on experience
Salary:
£42,500 Per AnnumClosing Date:
Sun, 5 Oct 2025Are you passionate about unlocking the power of data? We’re seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Data Management Analyst to help drive our Data Strategy forward. In this role, you’ll collaborate with the Data Management Manager to implement a robust data framework that enhances the value of analytics and reduces risk. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact at the heart of our organisation’s data transformation.
Who Are We?
Not just another building society. Not just another job.
We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.
Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.
Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.
You’ll be joining our newly formed Data Capability team, working alongside skilled Data professionals in a collaborative, diverse and dynamic team.
As a Data Management Analyst, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the Society’s data quality standards, applying your expertise to support our enterprise-wide data strategy. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across Technology and the wider business to analyse and profile data throughout its lifecycle, proactively identifying quality issues and helping ensure our decisions are powered by trusted, high-quality data.
What’s In It For You?
Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.
We have a range of other benefits available to you including;
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
- Holiday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave days
- Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
- Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)
- Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
- A commitment to training and development
- Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
- 3 paid volunteering days per annum
- Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
- We care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range of benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership
What Will You Be Doing?
The Data Management Analyst is responsible for driving improvements in data maturity and enhancing data quality across the Society, through:
- Designing effective Data Management standards and processes that support the data strategy, reduce risk, and ensure compliance with data-related regulatory requirements.
- Supporting and collaborating with a network of Data Owners and Stewards across the Society to embed robust Data Management controls and foster a culture of data quality.
- Assessing, monitoring, and improving the quality of data in alignment with our data strategy and its initiatives.
- Collecting, collating, and profiling data from across the Society to uphold high standards of data quality.
- Capturing business data requirements across SBS’ key data domains to ensure data solutions meet organisational needs.
- Establishing and monitoring data management KPIs and metrics to track performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Regularly assessing and refining data management processes and policies in line with industry best practices.
- Ensuring SBS’ Data Management Frameworks are operational across divisions and teams.
- Producing regular data quality reports, highlighting improvements and surfacing issues for resolution.
- Documenting and maintaining data records, including data lineage, data retention requirements, and data dictionaries.
What Do We Need From You?
- Strong understanding of data management concepts, principles, and best practices (e.g. DAMA, DCAM)
- Experience working as a data analyst or in a similar role with data management responsibilities
- Proficiency in SQL or a similar programming language
- An understanding of data reporting and analysis software, including methodologies for data profiling and maintaining high-quality data
- Problem solving – ability to identify creative and informed solutions to overcome data issues
- Ability to describe technical issues to a non-technical audience
- Ability to impart knowledge, upskill, and advise stakeholders across the Society
Experience
- Proven experience managing data and processes across enterprise environments, with an understanding of database architecture and schema design
- Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders to gather and translate data quality requirements into actionable solutions
- Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with internal teams and external partners to support data initiatives
Desirable experience
- Proficient in querying large datasets using SQL or similar tools to extract, analyse, and validate data
- Hands-on experience with data profiling tools, complemented by an understanding of statistical tests and methodologies for assessing data quality
- Background as a data analyst or in a similar role, with practical experience in profiling data and implementing data quality rules and checks
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