Data Services Specialist

Data Services Specialist – Manchester (Co-op Business Services)

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Co-op

Location: Manchester City Centre (Hybrid working: split time between home and the office at least twice a week)

Salary: £29,000 to £33,000 per annum + excellent benefits (Work Level 6B)

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday with occasional weekend work dependent upon business needs)

Closing Date: 30-10-2026

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Co-op to recruit a detail-oriented Data Services Specialist to join their Data Management Team within Co-op Business Services (CBS) in Manchester city centre.

In this key role, you will provide critical support across the business to colleagues who process and manage data. You will enhance visibility over data quality, uncover the root causes of issues, and partner with data owners to implement lasting resolutions, all while supporting critical transitions between legacy systems and SAP in a control-focused environment.

What You’ll Do

• Data Quality & Governance: Act as the subject matter expert for data governance, establishing requirements, assessing data quality, and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality information.

• Issue Resolution: Use triage processes to resolve data issues across the business, feeding key insights and fixes back to data owners.

• Process Optimisation: Drive efficiency and support change by collaborating with business partners on process improvements and data optimization.

• Training & Guidance: Deliver training sessions, workshops, and expert guidance to address recurring issues and promote industry best practices.

• Audits & Systems Transition: Work seamlessly across legacy systems and SAP to carry out rigorous data reviews, audits, and process controls aligned with risk frameworks.

• Performance Reporting: Develop comprehensive data quality dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics to monitor accuracy and support continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, you should bring:

• Experience: Practical background working with data processes, risk management, and operational controls.

• Technical Skills: Confident user of Microsoft 365, with strong Microsoft Excel capabilities (pivot tables, conditional formatting, V-lookups) and Power BI proficiency.

• Analytical Mindset: Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, combined with strong analytical thinking and complex problem-solving skills.

• Adaptability: Experience supporting projects with the flexibility to adapt smoothly to changing business priorities.

• Collaboration & Communication: Outstanding customer service orientation, with the ability to build positive cross-functional relationships and partner effectively across internal teams.