Data Culture Manager

Data Culture Manager
£46,400 to £58,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5)
Manchester City Centre (hybrid working)

Please note: In line with our Internal Mobility Policy, we’d like to make you aware that a preferred candidate has been identified for this opportunity.

We’re looking for a Data Culture Manager to join our Data Enablement team in Manchester to support colleagues across Co-op to make the most out of our data products. We’ve been busy implementing new technology and transforming our business to make it fit for the future, and you’ll play a key part in this. It’s a big job, but one that comes with even bigger benefits for our colleagues, customers, and members.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for creating a data-driven culture and promoting the adoption of new tools and ways of working; helping our colleagues to put data at the heart of their decision-making. Supported by a team of Analysts, you’ll deliver engaging communications and training to enable colleagues to effectively use the data products available to them. This opportunity is ideal for someone with a proven track record of creating intuitive PowerApps solutions to drive data-driven actions. If you have the great communication and people skills we’re looking for, we can offer you the chance to make a real difference to the way we do business.

What you’ll do

• Improve access to data by driving the adoption of our data products and tools, and collaborate with third-party suppliers to organise training sessions for colleagues
• Create and implement the data literacy roadmap for teams across Co-op
• Engage with colleagues at all levels of seniority to clearly communicate changes to the ways in which we use data
• Make sure our data products and tools are accessible and user-friendly
• Create intuitive PowerApps solutions to make data easily accessible across Co-op
• Plan and write clear and engaging communications to build awareness of the capability of data products
• Support and guide our data apprentices, making sure they have the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to thrive

What you’ll bring

• Experience driving the adoption of data products and developing others’ understanding of data capability
• Experience writing clear and engaging communications to enable colleagues to use data products effectively
• Experience creating and delivering data training plans for a non-technical audience
• Experience co-ordinating and supporting data apprentices
• Good relationship-building and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels of seniority

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• Private healthcare
• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays 
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions 
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ) 
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands 
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice 
• 24/7 colleague support service 
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone, and our support centre is an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can thrive.

If you have a disability, we’ll make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. We’re also proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme - if you’re disabled and you meet the minimum criteria for this job, we’ll guarantee you an interview.

Learn more about our recruitment process at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process

Explore our commitments to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion-wellbeing