Data Engineering Lead

Data Engineering Lead
12 month Fixed-term contract
37.5 hours per week
£47kpa (plus competitive benefits)
Home Based

Become a part of our story.

At Sue Ryder, our work matters because life matters, until the very end. Our data plays an important role in helping us make informed decisions and deliver the best possible care and support. We're looking for a Data Engineering Lead to help shape and develop our data capabilities, making a meaningful difference through technology.

You’ll be responsible for…

Leading and supporting a small Data Engineering team, encouraging development, collaboration and shared success.
Overseeing and optimising our Microsoft SQL Server environment, ensuring our data platform remains secure, reliable and efficient.
Helping lead our migration from on-premise SQL Server to Microsoft Fabric, developing modern data pipelines and solutions.
Designing and improving data warehouses, data models and ETL/ELT pipelines.
Working collaboratively with Analytics & Insights and Data Governance, Trust & Quality colleagues to deliver high-quality, trusted data solutions.

The ideal candidate would be…

An experienced data engineering professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, sharing knowledge and supporting others to develop. You'll be confident balancing hands-on technical expertise with team leadership and building positive relationships across an organisation.

We're looking for someone with:

Significant experience of Microsoft SQL Server, strong T-SQL skills and performance optimisation.
Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics or Microsoft Fabric.
Experience designing data warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines.
Experience supporting staff development, setting objectives and managing performance.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with an understanding of data governance and quality.

Minimum essential criteria

Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
Significant experience with Microsoft SQL Server.
Strong T-SQL and performance optimisation skills.
Experience setting objectives, conducting reviews and supporting staff development.
Experience designing data warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines.
Hands-on experience with one or more of the specified Azure or Microsoft data technologies.

Desirable criteria

Microsoft certifications in Azure, Fabric or SQL.
ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management experience.

What can we offer you?

The work we do matters, and so do the people who make it possible. Alongside the satisfaction of contributing to a charity that supports people facing death and grief, you'll benefit from a supportive culture, opportunities to develop and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits include:

27 days' annual leave, rising to 33 with length of service, plus bank holidays.
Company pension scheme.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Enhanced sick pay.
Electric Vehicle Scheme.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
Death in Service benefit.
10% staff discount on new goods online at shop.sueryder.org.
Structured induction and learning and development opportunities.

For more information, visit:
www.sueryder.org/jobs/why-work-for-sue-ryder/

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Sue Ryder, we believe a diverse workforce helps us provide the best care and support. We're committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and to eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we support the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme for disabled applicants who best meet the minimum essential criteria. We also use inclusive recruitment practices, including sharing interview themes or questions in advance, remote interviews and other accessibility support.

If you need support with your application or interview, please contact recruitment@sueryder.org.

Once in post, you'll have access to staff and volunteer networks and an Inclusion Passport to record and carry workplace adjustments.

Join us in creating a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive.