Pensions Data Manager

Join Our Team as a Member Data Reporting Manager

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Are you an experienced Data Reporting Manager or Lead, 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.

What you’ll do:

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.

This role would suit someone who:

Essential

• 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
• Best practices for handling sensitive data e.g. GDPR, ICO 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.

Desirable

• 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.
• Delivering data solutions using data bricks.

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