We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Change Lead to join our team to oversee and coordinate data change initiatives, leading data delivery teams and other stakeholders in delivering high quality outcomes with appropriate planning, oversight and governance, to continually build and enhance data products to meet business needs.

About the role

As Data Change Lead you will be responsible for leading data change, leveraging appropriate delivery methodologies including Scrum to deliver quality data outcomes and benefits. You’ll have the opportunity to

• Coordinate across a multi-disciplined team to ensure successful delivery of committed activities, overseeing delivery timescales and planning of concurrent deliverables
• Use of appropriate tools to ensure effective planning and management of initiatives to provide visibility of progress
• Conduct analysis and documentation of business requirements, use cases and user stories
• Resolve issues and blockers and manage escalation of these in a timely manner
• Organise and facilitate team ways of working, including running daily scrums, retrospectives, sprint reviews and sprint planning events
• Define, track and communicate the benefits and value enabled through data deliverables

About you

You will have a broad knowledge of data & information landscapes and best practice and experience of data change initiatives. What will you bring to the role?

• Proven track record of building solid relationships and networks, with ability to tailor interactions across different stakeholder groups

• Experience in leading design and delivery of data change

• Previous experience within an agile delivery team or similar environments

• Knowledge of Scrum methodology and agile frameworks

• Good understanding of and exposure to the general principles of project management and change delivery

• Ability to translate complex information into clear business outcomes, with excellent verbal and written communication, gaining buy-in and influencing senior stakeholders

• Flexibility, and the confidence and capability to tackle new tasks in sometimes unfamiliar areas

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to manage and resolve risk and competing/ conflicting priorities

• Proven ability to lead by influence across matrix teams

• Use of professional networks and external influencers with clear evidence of learning and development to build and maintain skills and expertise

About us

At YBS we don’t have shareholders, we have members. We care about people and that includes you. So here, you’ll be respected for who you are, you’ll be able to bring your whole self to work, and you’ll have everything you need to build a long and rewarding career.

Flexibility. We offer a range of flexible working options without unsocial hours, which can help you find a healthy work-life balance. Whether it’s finishing early for an appointment or fitting your studies and hobbies in around your working hours, we can help make it work for you.

Development. We want you to feel challenged here. Whatever your ambitions, we’re committed to helping you develop your skills and move ahead in your career journey. From day one, we’ll set you up for success with a brilliant induction and full training plan, all designed to get you up to speed quickly.

Inclusivity. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and able to be themselves. If you’ll go the extra mile to help our members, you’ll fit right in and feel you belong here.

We offer lots of fantastic rewards that you can make the most of in and out of work, including:

• Holiday. You’ll get 25 days plus Bank Holidays, as well as the option to buy up to a further 5 days.

• Bonus. At YBS we work collaboratively and share in our success together, so when we reach our goals were all rewarded with an on target bonus of 7% of eligible pay (with the opportunity to earn up to a maximum 15%).

• Pension. We know how important it is to save towards the future, that’s why we’ll contribute up 11% into your YBS pension.

• Healthcare. Health and wellbeing are an important part of life at YBS, when you join us you’ll have access to a range of health benefits to suit your life including private medical insurance, dental and healthcare plans.

• My Benefits. When you join YBS you’ll have access to our self-service benefits portal, where you can access a range of retail, hospitality and health discounts.

Ready to apply?

If you’re excited about this role and want to be part of the YBS team, apply now to send us your application.

Want more information?

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Holly Gallagher at hgallagher@ybs.co.uk

Please note applications are reviewed frequently therefore this role may close prior to the advertised closing date