Job Introduction Exciting Opportunity at cardfactory: Lead Our Data Governance Efforts! Join us at cardfactory to drive data excellence and innovation! We're looking for a skilled individual to spearhead our data governance initiatives. In this pivotal role, you'll craft and execute our data architecture strategy, setting up standards and best practices for data provisioning and integration. As the go-to expert, you'll collaborate with IT and business units across cardfactory to meet our data goals. To thrive in this role, you'll need extensive expertise in information management solutions, guiding projects through the development life cycle and SDLC processes. Your leadership prowess is crucial for supervising a team that includes architects, engineers, quality assurance, and operations professionals. Based at Junction 41 in Wakefield, with free parking and a flexible, hybrid way of working, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in our team. Colleagues are required to work in the office for a minimum of 1-2 days per week, with the expectation of additional attendance when needed. Role Responsibility Shape and execute the roadmap and vision for information delivery and management, including the enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI&analytics, content management, and data management Lead teams of data architects and engineers, whether insourced or outsourced, to design and deliver solutions that meet business information needs and align with the overall information strategy Balance short-term and long-term needs by integrating business strategy with technology strategy, ensuring scalable and adaptable architecture Connect all data components to deliver comprehensive solutions, leveraging all available assets with an end-to-end approach Ensure enterprise data is structured for ease of use Regularly review data repositories to ensure proper classification based on use, sensitivity, and importance Audit security measures to ensure adequate data protection Authorise formal data access Develop and adhere to data modeling standards and best practices Support solution architects in providing optimal data solutions for projects Identify opportunities for data alignment and reuse Define and support ETL, data, and business intelligence architectures Implement principles, policies, standards, and guidelines for data management Establish and support proactive process assessments and formulate preventative measures across cardfactory The Ideal Candidate Skills: Utilise knowledge of systems, data, and customer requirements to identify problems and recommend solutions Thorough understanding of various legislative acts and their impact on data Proficient in data integration tools Ability to determine long-term directions and industry trends, and their relevance to cardfactory's needs Capable of initiating change and communicating effectivelyExperience: Established track record of delivering information management solutions to a large number of end users Demonstrated understanding of enterprise data warehouse, big data, BI&analytics, content management, and data management Experience with two or more vendors in areas such as SQL Server, Oracle 11g, MySQL, SQL Data Warehouse Appliance, Oracle Exadata, Netezza, Greenplum, Vertica, Teradata, Aster Data, SAP HANA, Hadoop, SAS, SPSS, Spotfire, Tableau, Qlikview, R, Oracle Endeca, Oracle OBIEE, SAP Business Objects, SAS, and other analytics vendors with BI components About the Company Card Factory is the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings, and gifts with over one thousand stores across the UK and Ireland. In 2020 we launched our exciting 5-year business strategy including our vision of becoming a true Omni-channel retailer. This strategy sees significant investment into our colleagues across the business creating multiple opportunities to join a fast-paced environment and be part of our exciting journey. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being. Benefits 25% Card Factory colleague discount in-store and online Save As You Earn scheme Financial Wellbeing Support Financial Education Tools Salary Advance Seasonal incentive schemes Opportunity to apply for Retail Apprenticeships Access to blended learning and development content Discounted mobile phone contracts Discounts across 100's of UK retailers Employee Assistance Programme - access to tools to support mental, physical, and financial wellbeingThis is an exciting role with genuine prospects for the right candidate. If this role describes you and your career aspirations, click apply now. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient suitable applications have been received. We advise applying early to avoid disappointment as applications will be reviewed regularly. No agencies, please. Sportswift Ltd T/A