Data Quality Manager

Hastingsdirectsmartmiles; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital insurance provider is seeking a Data Quality Manager to lead a team ensuring high quality reconciled data. This role involves owning the data governance framework and collaborating with legal teams to ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data management and governance, alongside strong strategic thinking abilities. You'll work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to impact company direction positively, alongside competitive benefits like a flexible working scheme and comprehensive wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive bonus scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Mental wellbeing programme

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data management, governance, and quality.
• Strong knowledge of best practices and frameworks in data management.
• Ability to manage and influence stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team ensuring high quality reconciled data.
• Own the data governance framework, ensuring quality and usability.
• Collaborate with legal teams for compliance alignment.

Skills

Data Management

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Thinking

Data Quality Best Practices

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Data Governance tools

Job description

* Strong appreciation of process design and implementation.Hastings Group is an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please also note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes credit and criminal record checks.At Hastings Direct, we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to be open with us. Our recruitment team is here to provide the support you need to ensure a fair and accessible experience for all.Job posting end date:22/02/2026Hastings is a leading company within the UK general insurance market; our vision is to become the best and biggest digital insurer. We've made huge investments in our data and technology over the past few years. We're proud of the journey we're on as a company and know that our continued success will rely on the contribution of our engineering talent.The Data Quality Manager will be leading a small team to ensure high quality reconciled data is provided to the business/fed into downstream applications.* Own the CIO data governance framework that enable and assure the quality, security, and usability of our data.* Own the definition, documentation, and maintenance of CIO data governance artefacts (e.g., Policies, Processes, Guardrails etc)* Collaborate with members of the Risk & Audit, Data Protection/Legal Teams, to ensure compliance alignment for our data.* Lead on establishing monitoring systems to identify, expose and measure key data performance metrics.**Skills we would love you to have:****About the role**The Data Quality Manager is responsible for driving best practices in Data Management, Governance & Quality to support Hastings’ ambition to become a Data Driven Organisation. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data quality issues and prioritize checks required.Own the Data Quality framework and its implement within the CIO Data Team.Excellent understanding of Data Management, Governance and Quality strategies, frameworks, and best practice, with experience in their design as well as implementation. Extensive experience in managing and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.Experience of the implementation and utilization of Data Management, Governance and Quality tooling to drive business value.Strategic thinker with the ability to implement strategies through pragmatic and realistic roadmaps and actions plans. **Benefits:** In addition to a competitive salary, you will also receive…**Flexible working** – we champion a flexible hybrid working approach – please speak to your recruiter to discuss in more detail**Competitive bonus scheme**- all colleagues are eligible for our annual 4Cs performance bonus**Financial wellbeing** – as well as providing you with 4x your salary with our life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, and matched pension contributions up to 10%, we are proud to provide you with an award-winning package which includes – discounts, cashback, free independent mortgage advice and free access to financial wellbeing support**Mental wellbeing programme** – we have the thrive mental health app, our colleague assistance programme available 24/7, our own in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and a dedicated team to make sure we are covering your needs**There's more!** – 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell one of your weeks, access to our health care cash back plans, dental plans, discounted health assessments, Cycle to work and tech schemes, discounted and free onsite facilities, social events throughout the year and much more ….and check out the **what we offer** tab to learn more.Hastings Direct is a fast growing, agile, digitally focused general insurance provider of products and services to over 4 million customers in the UK, employing over 4,600 colleagues. Our vision – to be the best and biggest digital insurance provider in the market.It's our attitude and the way we run our business that makes us different. We focus on getting it right for our colleagues, customers, company and community. It's a dynamic, flexible, fun and constantly changing environment. You'll enjoy the scope to make a real difference for our customers, influence our company, benefit the communities we work in and have fun along the way.