"Data Platform and Integration Manager"

University of Surrey - Integration Team

As part of an exciting digital transformation, the University of Surrey is seeking a Data Platform and Integration Manager.

You will provide strategic and technical leadership across two complementary domains: the organisation’s data platform and its enterprise data integrations, overseeing the design, development, and stewardship of the data lakehouse and associated analytical data assets.

We value, empower and support every member of staff to get the best out of your unique talents, so you’ll be rewarded with a generous salary, 32 days holiday PLUS Bank Holidays, pension contribution of 14.5%, and a unique and vibrant working environment.

Role & Responsibilities:

Aside from the above, you will also be directing the delivery and governance of systems-level data integrations that support operational processes.

You’ll work closely with assigned project managers, organisational stakeholders, data owners, solutions architects, business analysts, subject matter experts, testers, developers, technical leads, end users, support teams and third parties to manage data, integrations and data warehousing across the technology ecosystem.

The role involves data lifecycle of systems data integration and warehousing, resource planning & management, and resolution of issues that impede the data lifecycle and integration effort.

Responsibilities include:

• Shape and communicate the strategic direction for enterprise integration and future data platform development
• Promote principles, guardrails, and patterns that enable scalable, secure, and maintainable data flows
• Engage directly with senior stakeholders to ensure data platform capabilities support the Digital 2030 Plan.
• Review and guide integration designs to ensure they align with best practice
• Mentor and guide developers and analysts, helping build shared understanding across the team
• Facilitate collaborative decision making across projects, ensuring designs remain pragmatic and sustainable.

The IT team at Surrey are plugged in to the whole University, and our digital transformation work underpins the University’s strategy. IT is growing our digital transformation capability, improving student experience, and helping increase our research impact.

It’s a vibrant and exciting time to join a great and well-respected team at the heart of the University’s strategic plans.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive.

Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens, vibrant green playing fields, and a picturesque lake. With the buzz of student life and superb working facilities, the University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research in an inspiring, innovative and diverse environment.

Alongside our gorgeous campus setting, collegiate on-site atmosphere and plentiful development opportunities, we also offer:

• Competitive Salary
• 14.5% Employer Pension Contribution
• Up to 40 DAYS Holiday: 25 Days annual leave + 7 University Days + Bank Holidays
• Travel & Family benefits including subsidised rail fare, cycle to work scheme and on-site childcare
• Access to on site leisure facilities at discounted rates

For more information or to be considered for the role, please apply via the University of Surrey Website, by clicking the 'Apply' button, above.

The University is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.