Data Domain Lead

Data Domain Lead
Circa £80,000 to £110,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 4)
Manchester city centre (hybrid)

We’re open to flexible working arrangements, including condensed hours. You’ll work in a hybrid way, with travel to our Manchester office at least once per week for team days, meetings, and events.

The role partnering our Commercial and Logistics division will also require occasional travel to our depots across the UK.

About the role

We’re looking for two Data Domain Leads to join our Digital technology & data team in Manchester. In this role, you’ll lead a portfolio of data projects, products, and services from early ideas through to delivery and ongoing improvement.

One of these roles acts as the bridge between our data teams and the newly formed Commercial and Logistics division. The other connects our data teams with the Food Retail division. Whichever role you’re in, you’ll work closely with senior leaders, directors, and executive colleagues to turn business needs into data-led solutions.

Why this role matters

We’re in an exciting period of growth at Co-op. With a refreshed structure and a brand-new Commercial and Logistics division, we’re setting out to develop new opportunities for our Co-op stores, franchise partners, independent societies, and Nisa. And data will be right at the heart of how we make that happen.

We’ve already got the tools: a cutting-edge cloud data platform built on Databricks and Azure, and Power BI reporting. We’ve also got the talent: brilliant teams working across data science, AI, and business intelligence. Now we need to unlock the full value of our data to support our growth plans. That’s where you come in.

What you’ll do

• Partner with exec-level colleagues to understand their goals and explore how data can help
• Shape our data strategy alongside our Data Director
• Lead strategic data projects that support our Commercial and Logistics division
• Build business cases and secure funding for the work needed
• Manage budgets and prioritise spend based on business needs
• Own and deliver the data roadmap for your domain
• Run regular feedback loops to measure impact and spot opportunities to improve
• Manage risks and escalate to our Board risk committee when necessary
• Line manage up to 10 data colleagues, supporting their development and growth

What you’ll bring

• Experience leading technology, data product, or data platform teams
• Confidence managing budgets and prioritising spend across large roadmaps
• Knowledge of how data is used in supply chain, logistics, or FMCG environments
• Strong leadership skills, with experience coaching teams in agile, lean, and waterfall ways of working
• The ability to lead teams through the full project lifecycle
• Great problem-solving and collaboration skills
• A good understanding of the latest trends and innovations in data technology

We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At Co-op, we’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply

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:

• A company car or £6,000 car allowance
• 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