Data Management Team Lead

Viridien (www.viridiengroup.com) is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Summary

The Data Management team plays a critical role in Viridien's end-to-end client data delivery chain. The team is responsible for ensuring that client data is ingested, processed, quality checked, transferred and delivered accurately, securely and on time, often under tight operational and contractual deadlines.

We are looking for a Data Management Team Leader to join our HPC team based full-time on-site at the UK HPC Hub. The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day operation of the Data Management team, ensuring an uninterrupted and timely service for internal stakeholders and external client deliverables.

The role includes assisting with data input and output tasks, coordinating priorities and resources, overseeing internal staff, setting up and running FTM, STM and TDM jobs, outputting data to LTO, 3590, USB media and NAS boxes, maintaining IBM drives and robotic libraries, and ensuring robust quality control of final data outputs before delivery.

In addition to operational delivery, the Team Leader is responsible for developing and maintaining a high-performing team through effective leadership, coaching, performance management and capability development. This includes conducting regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews, managing Individual Development Plans (IDPs), identifying skills gaps, supporting succession planning and ensuring the team has the capabilities required to meet current and future business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive individual and team performance through clear objectives, regular feedback, coaching, accountability and effective development planning.
• Build a high-performing and engaged team by promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, succession planning and continuous learning.
• Lead the reliable and timely delivery of Data Management services, ensuring client and project commitments are met.
• Coordinate daily workloads, priorities and resources, progressing client data efficiently from receipt through processing, quality control and final delivery.
• Work collaboratively across Data Management, HPC and wider operational teams to achieve shared business objectives.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, clearly communicating priorities, risks and operational requirements to support effective decisions.
• Oversee and support FTM, STM and TDM processing, together with data export and archival activities across LTO, 3590, USB and NAS platforms.
• Maintain and support IBM tape drives and robotic library infrastructure to ensure operational reliability and service continuity.
• Identify and address delivery risks, recurring issues and resource constraints, escalating concerns early and implementing appropriate improvements.
• Continuously improve processes, workflows and documentation to increase efficiency, reduce bottlenecks, minimise operational risk and ensure effective handovers.
• Forecast media requirements to support effective capacity and budget planning.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.
• Good level of Linux administration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, confident stakeholder management across technical and non‑technical teams.
• An enthusiastic attitude towards learning and flexibility to adapt to new challenges or changes in direction.

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages
• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Relaxed dress code policy
• Onsite Gym Facilities

Learning and Development

At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.

We Care about the Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.