Technology & Data Manager

Technology & Data Manager

Reporting To

Chief Executive Officer / Senior Leadership Team

Location

The Refinery, Atlantic Close, Swansea Enterprise Park, SA7 9FJ

About Compare Insurance Ltd

Compare Insurance is the fasted growing independent commercial insurance broker in the UK. Committed to delivering exceptional customer outcomes through innovation, technology, data-driven decision making and a brilliant team of people who care about our clients. As we continue to expand, we are investing heavily in our technology platforms, digital customer journeys, systems integration, and data capabilities. Compare currently employs 100 team members and will further double in size over the next 3 years.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Technology & Data Manager to help lead the next phase of this growth.

The Role

This is a critical leadership role responsible for managing and developing our technology and data department whilst remaining actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of projects and operational support.

The successful candidate will lead a growing team of four specialists and be responsible for all aspects of technology, data, systems development, reporting, automation, integrations, and digital innovation across the business.

This is a hands-on role. We are not looking for someone who simply manages people and projects. We need a technology leader who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves, solving complex problems, working directly with data, supporting systems, and driving technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage, mentor and develop the Technology & Data team.
• Set objectives, priorities and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify future resource requirements and support recruitment as the team grows.

Technology Management

• Own the company's technology strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure all business systems are secure, stable and fit for purpose.
• Oversee relationships with software providers, IT partners and technology vendors.
• Support the implementation of new platforms and technology solutions.
• Lead system upgrades, integrations and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure business continuity, disaster recovery and cybersecurity controls remain effective.

Data Management & Business Intelligence

• Own the company's data strategy and governance framework.
• Ensure the quality, integrity and accessibility of business data.
• Develop meaningful management information, dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Support the business in making data-driven decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through data analysis and automation.

Project Delivery

• Lead and deliver technology and data projects from concept through to implementation.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to understand business requirements.
• Manage project priorities, budgets and timelines.
• Ensure projects deliver measurable business value.

Hands-On Technical Delivery

• Actively contribute to technical development, configuration and troubleshooting activities.
• Support data extraction, transformation and analysis.
• Build and maintain reports, dashboards and automated workflows.
• Work directly with systems integrations, APIs and databases where required.
• Provide technical expertise and problem resolution across the business.

Compliance & Security

• Maintain effective information security controls.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews and risk management activities.
• Build out dashboards/systems to improve compliance data visibility.

Skills & Experience Required

Essential

• Proven experience in a technology, data, or IT management role.
• Experience managing and developing technical teams.
• Strong understanding of business systems, databases and data management principles.
• Experience delivering technology and digital transformation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating management information and business intelligence reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical delivery.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, Docker, SQL, DBeaver or similar DBMS, NodeJS, React, Python, API integration and automation technologies.
• Proficient in AI development practices using Claude or similar software.
• Experience in GitHub repository management

Desirable

• Experience within financial services, insurance or other regulated industries.
• Experience with CRM platforms, insurance systems or customer journey platforms.
• Experience supporting digital quote-and-buy or customer self-service platforms.

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Is equally comfortable discussing strategy with directors and working through technical details with developers.
• Thrives in a fast-paced business environment.
• Takes ownership and accountability.
• Is commercially aware and understands how technology can support/facilitate growth.
• Leads by example and can get involved in detailed technological discussions where required.
• Wants to be part of a business where culture is one of the key pillars of the business.

Success Measures

Within the first 12 months, the successful candidate will:

• Successfully lead and develop the Technology & Data team.
• Improve the quality and accessibility of business reporting and management information.
• Deliver key technology and automation projects.
• Strengthen data governance and system resilience.
• Support the company's continued growth through scalable technology solutions.
• Establish a clear technology and data roadmap aligned to business objectives.

Pay: £52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person