Data Engineer

The Big Life Group's mission is to fight for equity, in health, in wealth and in life. We are a social business delivering a range of services across the North of England, covering everything from mental and physical health, addiction and criminal justice, to housing, education, family support and much more. What links them together is the way we work - The Big Life Way.

We always stand shoulder-to shoulder with people, working with them on the things that matter most to them. Everything we do is designed and informed by the needs, priorities and strengths of people and communities.

If you're looking for more than a job - if you want to be part of a team that's bold, creative and relentlessly committed to equity - then Big Life could be the place for you.

The basics

Up to £55,000 based on experience

Hours

Full-time, 35 hours per week on a permanent contract

Annual leave

25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years

Base

Zion Centre (339 Stretford Road, Manchester, M15 4ZY) is the main office base. But you will have the ability to work flexibly, from home.

Line manager

Data Analyst Manager

Closing date for applications

8 February 2026

What you'll be doing

As our Data Engineer, you'll play a vital role in shaping how we use data across The Big Life Group. Working as part of a small and collaborative data team, you'll ensure that our data is reliable, secure, and accessible - helping us deliver insights that improve lives and services.

You'll work within our Azure environment, developing and maintaining the data warehouse, promoting data quality, and optimising performance. You'll collaborate with a range of teams - from developers and IT to operations and leadership - turning complex business needs into effective data solutions.

If you enjoy solving problems, building data infrastructure, and improving how organisations use information, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact while developing your own skills in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Please note that this post will require you to undergo HMPPS clearance vetting.

How to apply

For everything you need to know about this role, take a look at our Recruitment Pack. That's the place where you'll find the Job Description and Person Specification, as well as a bit more about what it's like to work at Big Life.

Interviews will be held week commencing 16 February, 2026. Unfortunately, we're not able to accept applications after the deadline, and we can't accept CVs.

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