Data Development Team Lead

How you'll help us live our purpose    

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.   

It's a purpose that drives everything we do.  And you can play your part too – join our Central Data Office as a Data Development Team Lead.

How you'll make a difference

Your exceptional leadership capabilities will inspire and empower, as you lead a team of Developers to deliver our most complex and high-impact projects.  We're proud of our inclusive culture and you'll preserve and elevate this; inspiring people through authentic role modelling of our behaviours, while deliberately and consistently driving high performance as you coach and nurture talent.

As a senior member of the Data team, you'll be a key point of contact for stakeholders across our change, data and analytical functions.  We're rapidly transforming and therefore you'll need to have proven experience in managing data components within large-scale, complex and transformative projects.

What will you bring to the role?

• Strong, visible leader who role models, cares, connects and coaches to drive performance, change, positive engagement and deliver against challenging objectives.
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply and clearly, share ideas and knowledge with others and challenge in a cross-functional environment.
• Senior experience of using modern data and analytics technologies sure as Azure/Databricks
• Advanced SQL, data warehouse design & modelling skills.
• Ability to interpret user requirements to design & build effective solutions.

And in return, you'll get the best from us:

• Annual bonus of up to 12%   
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%   
• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme    
• Colleague Mortgage and Saver products   
• Electric vehicle / Cycle to Work scheme   
• 2 days' volunteering per year   

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.

Why choose us? 

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.  

You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we've embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.   

Why wait? Apply now   

We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.  

We're devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve.  If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best - to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk.  

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