Head of Data in Manchester

Welcome to DGI!

With offices in Manchester, Ireland, Germany and the USA, DGI is a full-service Travel Management Company (TMC) specialising in the humanitarian, academic and not-for-profit sectors. We are proud, passionate and mindful in our work and about what we do, and we hold these as our Company Values.

As leaders in the Charity, Academic, Humanitarian, and Not-For-Profit sectors, we provide dedicated support to our clients to help them fulfil their missions to make a difference. Our DGI Study Trips (DST) division specialises in educational group travel, working in partnership with Colleges, Universities and other education providers, to tailor bespoke study experiences and travel itineraries to inspire students outside of the classroom.

It's an exciting time to come and join us!

We are recruiting for a Head of Data to lead our Data & Integration team, both in the UK and offshore. You will play a pivotal role in defining and executing our Data Strategy and will work as part of the Technology Leadership Team to ensure that delivery is focused on business value and meets our goals year on year. You will also be responsible for overseeing the collection, management, storage, and governance of data across DGI.

Key tasks will include:

• Implementing fit for purpose data practices and providing guidance and oversight to maintain these standards
• Supporting the CTO with defining the Data Strategy and communicating this effectively across the business
• Ensuring delivery is aligned to the Data Strategy, adapting to business and technology trends to ensure it remains an appropriate way forward
• Working with the Head of Engineering align technology standards and support the Engineering practice to seek excellence with respect to data use in our applications
• Leading the Data and Integration UK and offshore teams, building a culture aligned to our company values and ensuring we retain the right capabilities to deliver to our goals

Skills & Experience Required

• Background in Database Development, Architecture and Business Intelligence with a strong knowledge of MS SQL
• Experience leading and Managing Cross Functional teams
• Success in working across UK and Offshore Teams
• Broad Understanding of Technological Innovations relating to BI and Analytics
• Beneficial experience working in technology in travel sector

In return you will receive:

• Salary to £70k per annum
• 24.5 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 25.5 days after 12 months of service
• Birthday Leave (in your birthday month)
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Private Healthcare

• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Discounted staff travel
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reward scheme and benefits platform
• Enhanced Leave and Pay entitlements above Statutory Minimums
• Please see more benefit details attached in the Supporting Document

If you are interested in our role and meet the requirements above, then please do get in touch. Our working hours are 8.45am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday. The role is based in our central Manchester office, with the option to work 2 days per week at home (in the UK).

We are committed to supporting flexible working, where feasible, in alignment with the requirements of the role and the business.

Please visit our company LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgi-travel/ to learn more about us and what we do.

PASSIONATE - We’re driven to help make the world a better place, creating dynamic partnerships with our customers and an environment for our people to thrive.

BOLD - We embrace innovation and challenge the status quo to deliver outstanding results.

MINDFUL - We prioritise sustainability, ethical practices, and responsible travel, ensuring that our service leave a positive and lasting impression.

We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and value difference, and treat everyone with dignity and respect regardless of background.