Data Enablement Manager

Job Description Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Data Enablement Manager Our Mission We’re on a mission to be a force for good in lending. Throughout our almost 30-year history, we’ve consistently been recognised as a great place to work; in 2026, Capital One was officially ranked 9th in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list. Hear from our team about what it’s like working at Capital One UK. About the Role Data is at the heart of everything we do. We operate a multitude of systems that store, process and use data to support our operations, analytics and reporting, all driving us towards our business goals of helping our customers and associates succeed. Ensuring we have a thorough understanding and robust management of the data the UK business creates and uses is crucial to giving users ultimate confidence that their data is available and of the highest quality. The Team Lead – Data Enablement is a high-impact people leadership position designed to bridge the gap between long-term strategic vision and daily operational excellence. Reporting to the Head of Data Management UK , you will help set the direction for UK Data Enablement, ensuring that data access, risk policies and controls frameworks are effectively operationalised across the organisation. You will navigate the complexities of a regulated financial environment, acting as both a visionary who can anticipate future data needs, particularly in the realm of AI and an expert practitioner who ensures standard creation, policy adherence and risk mitigation remain paramount. What You’ll Do People Leadership: Inspire, empower and develop a diverse group of associates, leveraging your track record of developing technical data management professionals to coach and mentor top talent. Strategy & Architecture: Contribute to the continuous evolution of the UK Data Enablement strategy and roadmap, designing frameworks to future-proof the organisation and collaborating with architectural teams to embed risk principles into new systems. Governance & Risk Leadership: Foster a proactive risk culture across the UK business, driving adherence to internal policies, data management standards and regulatory requirements in partnership with Risk, Legal and Compliance teams. Advocacy & Stakeholder Influence: Represent Data Management interests in UK and Enterprise forums, communicating complex concepts to senior leadership and translating technical requirements into strategic business outcomes. AI & Innovation Integration: Identify high-impact AI use cases, establishing and maintaining robust guardrails for AI development to ensure the ethical and compliant use of data within our governance processes. The Skills and Experience You Need Proven People Leadership: Experience in coaching, mentoring and developing talent, with a demonstrated ability to craft a team vision and foster a collaborative environment focused on professional growth. Data Governance Risk Expertise: Extensive background in identifying and mitigating data-related risks within a regulated industry (e.g. Finance, Utilities), including executing data management assessments, engaging with and supporting our Risk Partners, and/or engaging with 2nd/3rd-line reviews. Strategic Thinking & Adaptability: Proven ability to think long-term, develop comprehensive roadmaps and flexibly navigate changing priorities and evolving technological landscapes with a continuous improvement mindset. AI & Cloud Lifecycle Knowledge: Solid understanding of data management lifecycle practices (registration, quality, retention) alongside operational knowledge of AI technologies and Cloud data ecosystems (e.g., AWS). Stakeholder Influencing Skills: Exceptional ability to build fruitful relationships, influence senior stakeholders and drive consensus across diverse business units, change forums and Enterprise networks. Where and how you’ll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office.  We embrace a hybrid approach to work. You’ll spend three days a week in the office (Tuesday-Thursday), with Monday and Friday being dedicated work-from-home days. Our offices are designed to inspire and support you. At our Nottingham head office, you’ll find an on-site gym, restaurant and dedicated Learning Loft. Our London office boasts a rooftop running track and coffee bar.  What’s in it for you We invest in the growth of our people alongside our business. You will have extensive opportunities to learn and develop your career, including access to up to £5,000 in funding for external qualifications. In addition to career development, our comprehensive benefits package is designed to grow with you, ensuring your wellbeing is prioritised at every stage of your career: Wealth & Future: Competitive pension and performance-based bonus schemes Holidays: Start with 25 days of annual leave, increasing with tenu…