Pensions Data Manager in Chesterfield

Join Our Team as a Pensions Data Manager. Are you an experienced Data Manager or Lead within the Defined Benefit arena, who is looking to move into a role where you can really have ownership over building and developing data the right way? Within this role you will lead and develop a team of data analysts in delivering high-quality, automated reporting solutions and data-driven insights across defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of data analysts, providing day-to-day guidance, performance management, and strategic direction to deliver high-quality, insightful outputs. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
• Promote innovation by encouraging the use of new tools, technologies, and methodologies to keep solutions modern, efficient, and competitive.
• Oversee the delivery of business-as-usual (BAU) reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and stakeholder satisfaction. Drive efficiency through automation and process improvement using tools such as SQL, Python, and Databricks, with a focus on building scalable, future-proof systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges and identify opportunities where data can deliver value. Design and implement data-driven solutions and applications that enable fast, informed decision-making for both clients and internal teams.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of robust data governance and quality frameworks, ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance across all reporting activities.
• Act as the subject matter expert for DB pensions data reporting, offering guidance on data structures, reporting requirements, and industry best practices to ensure both technical accuracy and contextual relevance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external partners. Communicate complex data findings in a clear and actionable way to support decision-making across technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications / what the role suits:

• Proven knowledge and experience in pensions data management and reporting, within the DB pension scheme domain including but not limited to – DB pensions data structures and their importance to e.g. scheme benefit calculations.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements e.g. TPR data quality, scheme returns, Pensions Dashboard.
• Data quality best practices and data governance e.g. PASA data guidance.
• Proven ability of designing and implementing scalable, automated reporting systems that meet business needs.
• Excellent people management skills and experience in leading and developing data teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong technical skills in data analysis, reporting tools (e.g. SQL, Python, Excel), data quality improvement, and reports automation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure.
• Knowledge of pensions administration systems and data structures (IntelliPen experience is highly desirable).
• Experience in delivering client-facing data solutions.
• Familiarity with data governance and data quality frameworks.

Why Brightwell?

• As a Brightwell colleague, you will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work practices, professional development, career development, and a great benefits package including:
• Annual performance bonuses of up to 10-20%.
• 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays.
• A pension with 15-17% employer contributions (depending on age).
• 8 x salary Life Insurance.
• Generous family friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks full pay (maternity, adoption and paternity leave).
• Free health assessments.
• Health cash plan.
• Professional study support.
• Employee Assistance Programme and free Wellhub wellness network platform access.
• Free on-site parking.

Building an inclusive work environment:

Brightwell is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that behaviours, working practices, and policies promote fair treatment and access to development opportunities for every colleague. We value the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and want Brightwell to be a place where all colleagues can thrive, feel that they belong, are valued, and contribute to our success. This is underpinned by Brightwell’s RISE corporate values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive & Expert.