Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: We are Cavu - a travel-tech and hospitality company built to make journeys smoother, more rewarding and more human. From our platform that helps airports unlock more value across the passenger journey, to our airport lounges and hospitality experiences people love, everything we do is designed to make travel better - for passengers and the businesses that serve them. That takes people with fresh ideas, different perspectives and the confidence to challenge what already exists. At Cavu, you’ll have the space to think, the support to grow and the freedom to be yourself. Whether you’re working from one of our offices, at home, in our lounges or on the road, you’ll be empowered to create, innovate and help shape better travel experiences. Know the way. Together, we can reach new heights. What’s the role? CAVU is well into an exciting digital and data transformation journey. With the acquisition of new brands, the expansion of our product portfolio, and a commitment to best-in-class technology, data has become fundamental to how we operate and grow. As we continue to strengthen our centralised data capability across marketing analytics, digital analytics, and commercial analytics, we’re now looking for a Head of Data Engineering to join our Data leadership team. This role will shape, strengthen, and scale our centralised data engineering function, ensuring our platforms, pipelines, and architecture are robust, forward-thinking, and fit for the future. You’ll bring deep expertise across modern data engineering practices, strong technical solution-design capability, particularly with Databricks, and the leadership experience to empower a high-performing global engineering team. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Lead, manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation. Strategic Ownership: Develop and execute the data engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives and long-term data ambitions. Data Architecture: Design, oversee, and continually improve CAVU’s data storage, processing, and integration architecture. Pipeline Excellence: Ensure the delivery of scalable, high-quality data pipelines for ingestion, transformation and storage. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with data science, analytics, product, and engineering teams to ensure data is accessible, discoverable, and meets CAVU standards. Data Quality
Head of Data Engineering employer: MANCHESTER AIRPORT PLC
Manchester Airport Group is an exceptional employer for those starting their careers, offering a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth. As a Motor Transport Apprentice, you will benefit from comprehensive training, a Level 3 qualification, and a range of perks including free on-site parking and additional travel expenses covered. With a commitment to developing the next generation of talent, MAG provides a vibrant work culture that values enthusiasm and teamwork, making it an ideal place for recent graduates to thrive.
