Data and Analytics Manager

The Vacancy

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Data and Analytics Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our data strategy across the Wates Group. This is a senior-level, strategic position responsible for leading a technical team, understanding complex data requirements and driving the delivery of high-value advanced analytics solutions.

You will act as the voice of data across the business—aligning stakeholders, and analytics development teams around a shared vision of analytics excellence. From driving analytics projects, leading continuous improvement and user experience focused solutions, you will be instrumental in leading change and driving the adoption of new ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and execute a forward-thinking data and analytics vision that supports our business strategy.
• Map current and future data capabilities and systems to identify integration opportunities and gaps.
• Translate business needs into a robust, prioritised backlog of deliverables and guide development teams through agile delivery cycles.
• Act as a key contact for Data and Analytics, representing best practices and ensuring data standards are met.
• Monitor and continuously improve data quality and consistency across the organisation.
• Design and implement interventions (communications, training, incentives) to embed new behaviours and data-driven practices.
• Measure and report on data project performance and outcomes to stakeholders and leadership.

What We’re Looking For

Knowledge & Experience

• Deep understanding of the role data plays in a large enterprise environment.
• Proven experience in a senior data/analytics management role with strong strategic, operational, and stakeholder management exposure.
• Familiarity with business processes and enterprise-wide systems, preferably within a corporate or construction-related environment.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and end-to-end data capabilities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent professional qualification.
• Desirable: Change Management qualification (e.g., APM Change Management, AIM).

Skills

• Strong multitasking and prioritisation abilities in complex environments.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills using data.
• Proficiency in data tools such as Power BI and Excel, with basic knowledge of DAX/SQL.
• Capable of simplifying complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Confident in coaching, training, and influencing all levels of staff, including at Board level.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills with commercial acumen.

Behaviours

• Demonstrates leadership in line with company values and ethical standards.
• Self-starter with agility, resilience, and a solutions-driven mindset.
• Experienced in digital transformation and change management initiatives.
• Comfortable with budget responsibility (approx. £1m p.a.).

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Competitive salary

• Flexible working  

• Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)  

• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…  

• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.

• Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.