Data Platform Services Lead

RELX Group plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global provider of analytics is seeking a professional to manage enterprise data platforms in the UK. The role involves aligning data initiatives with business priorities, advising on cost optimization, and ensuring compliance with GDPR. Ideal candidates will have experience in AWS data services and strong communication skills. Join to make a societal impact through data-driven solutions.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Life assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing enterprise data platforms across multiple systems.
• Hands-on familiarity with AWS data services and SQL.
• Experience working in a complex, multi-platform, global environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the custodian of enterprise data platforms, aligning them with business priorities.
• Advise leadership on opportunities to improve data usage and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with 3rd party support vendors.

Skills

Experience with AWS data services (S3, Glue)

Experience with ServiceNow or similar ITSM tool

Knowledge of GDPR and data compliance processes

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to engage with senior stakeholders

Experience managing enterprise data platforms

ITIL or equivalent certification

Job description

.* Act as the custodian of enterprise data platforms, aligning them with business priorities.* Collaborate with 3rd party support vendors to grow this service within GTech Operations.* Advise leadership on opportunities to improve data usage, cost optimisation, and governance maturity.* Stay current on emerging data technologies and recommend innovations where relevant.* Foster collaboration across IT, Legal, Finance, and business units to embed strong data practices.* Proven experience managing enterprise data platforms across multiple systems.* Experience with ServiceNow or a similar ITSM tool* Hands-on familiarity with AWS data services (S3, Glue) and SQL experience* Experience with the AWS Databricks Platform is ideal* Experience with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Infrastructure as code (IaC)* Strong understanding of GDPR and data compliance processes (working in partnership with privacy/legal teams).* Experience working in a complex, multi-platform, global environment.* ITIL or equivalent experience/certification* Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence data strategy.* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, able to recommend compliant solutions.* Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.* Skilled at coordinating with cross-functional teams and external vendors.* Exposure to the environment and system configuration, and testing.* Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.* Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.* Knowledge of operating procedures and when they should be created, changed, or updated.* Understanding of development and deployment methods.* Willingness to work flexible hours when needed.* Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.* Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits* Wellbeing programs* Life assurance* Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme* Save As You Earn share option scheme.* Travel Season ticket loan.* Electric Vehicle Scheme* Optional Dental Insurance* Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave* Employee Assistance Programme* Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children* RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you.* Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer.* Access to extensive learning and development resources* Access to the employee discounts scheme via Perks at WorkRELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.