Capital One
Data Enablement Manager
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Data Enablement Manager
Data Enablement Manager
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Permanent, hybrid position with three days a week in the Nottingham office (Tuesday–Thursday) and two days working from home (Monday & Friday)
About the Role
Our mission at Capital One is to be a force for good in lending. Built on almost 30 years of excellence, we were ranked #9 on the UK’s Best Workplaces™ list (2026)—proving our commitment to creating a great workplace culture. Hear from our team and learn more about what it’s like to work here.
Core Purpose
Data is at the heart of everything we do. Across our numerous systems, we store, process, and utilise data to drive operations, analytics, and critical reporting—underpinning our mission to help customers and associates succeed. As Data Enablement Manager, you’ll lead a transformative role balancing strategic vision with day-to-day operational excellence, ensuring the UK business’s data remains accessible, secure, and high-quality.
Reporting to the Head of Data Management UK, your focus is on enabling effective data access, risk governance, and control frameworks, while guiding the UK Data Enablement function. You’ll be the bridge between future-focused ambitions—particularly in AI integration—andPutting existing data systems to work efficiently and sustainably.
What You’ll Do
People Leadership
• Inspire and empower a diverse team of data professionals, fostering professional growth and development. • Coach and mentor top talent, building high-performing data teams.
Strategy & Architecture
• Shape the UK Data Enablement strategy and roadmap, ensuring scalability and future-proofing for evolving business needs. • Collaborate with technical and architectural teams to embed risk control principles in new systems.
Governance & Risk Leadership
• Drive a proactive risk culture across the UK team, ensuring adherence to internal policies, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements. • Partner with Risk, Legal, and Compliance teams to anticipate and mitigate emerging data risks.
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Advocacy & Stakeholder Influence
• Act as the spokesperson for data management in UK and Global forums, adapting technical requirements into business-aligned outcomes for senior leadership. • Influence cross-functional decisions, translating complex technical concepts for decision-makers.
AI & Innovation Integration
• Identify high-impact AI use cases and establish robust governance frameworks. • Ensure ethical and compliant use of data in AI-driven projects, maintaining regulatory and compliance standards.
Skills & Experience
Required
✔ Proven leadership in people development – Ability to craft a shared team vision, mentor talent, and foster high-performing collaboration. ✔ Data Governance & Risk Expertise – Extensive experience in: • Managing data risks (especially in regulated sectors like finance and utilities). • Conducting data management assessments. • Supporting partnerships with Risk teams/2nd/3rd-line reviews. ✔ Strategic Thinking – Ability to: • Build long-term roadmaps under changing priorities. • Adapt to evolving technología trends with continuous improvement at the core. ✔ Technical Expertise – Strong grasp of: • Data Management Lifecycle (quality, retention, registration). • AI technologies and Cloud ecosystems (e.g., AWS). ✔ Stakeholder Influence & Collaboration – Ability to: • Foster strong relationships across diverse business units and change forums. • Drive consensus-building and strategic alignment.
The Right Fit?
You’ll excel in a dynamic environment where you can advocate for data’s role in driving business success while championing innovation at scale. If you relish the intersection of journalism, technology, and leadership, and have a track record of moving from strategy to execution, this opportunity is meant for you.
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What You’ll Get
Join Capital One UK and benefit from: • Permanent Position with Hybrid Work Arrangements – Balanced flexibility ensuring both in-office collaboration (Tues-Thurs) and remote work (Mon & Fri). • Commitment to Growth - • Up to £5,000 in funding for professional development or certifications. • Health & Wellbeing - • Private Medical Insurance. • On-site faciliies – A dedicated gym, restaurant, and Learning Loft at Nottingham HQ. • Holistic Benefits – • 30+ days of annual leave (with ability to buy extra). • Benefits that grow with you – Competitive pension plans, Commander Program bonuses, and parental leave support. • Wealth & Future Solutions - Our benefits are tailored to support your whole life.
Our Approach to Inclusion & Belonging
We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where authenticity and unique perspectives are appreciated. Our associate-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) encourage peer support across 10+ areas. (Application traceability is upheld with full privacy.)
About Us
Realising that The best teams are built on diversity—we bring together brilliant minds where differences aren’t just tolerated but celebrated. Our ‘Culture of Belonging’ rests there at the core of shifting perspectives to success.
Additional Details
✉ For reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process: Please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com FAQs? For recruitment/support, email Careers@capitalone.com
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