IT Data Lead
Watford (Hybrid – 3 days office based and 2 days working from home)
Competitive salary + benefits
Closing date: 26th February 2026
About Us
Corona Energy is a leading independent energy supplier supporting businesses across the UK. We serve a significant share of the industrial and commercial gas market and provide gas and electricity to a wide range of customers. Our culture is defined by our people — we are passionate about creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to make an impact every day. We are also proud to be Great Place to Work® certified, reflecting our commitment to developing our teams and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace.
Our values - Customer First, Impactful, Empowered, Forward Thinking - shape how we operate, support one another and continuously improve. As part of your interview preparation, we encourage candidates to reflect on how these values resonate with their own approach and experience.
We want everyone at Corona Energy to feel welcome, valued and able to be themselves. We know that teams perform at their best when they bring a mix of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences, and we aim to create an environment where colleagues feel they belong. We welcome applications from people of all identities and lived experiences.
About the role
As IT Data Lead, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between business teams and technical experts. Your work will shape how data is governed, understood and used across the organisation. In this role you will influence the strategy by increasing data insight and drive a culture where decisions are meaningful.
This is an ideal role for someone with a hands-on approach with strong communication and leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Data Governance & Quality
- Strengthen and evolve data governance frameworks, policies and standards
- Define ownership, quality controls and compliance requirements (including GDPR)
- Track and improve data quality measures across the business
Business Engagement
- Partner with teams to understand data needs and ensure data is accessible, consistent and valued
- Champion a data-first mindset and make complex concepts easy to understand
Data Management & Reporting
- Oversee essential data processes to support accurate reporting and analytics
- Collaborate closely with IT, engineers and architects to ensure data is structured effectively
- Recommend improvements in data availability, integration and insight
Team Leadership
- Support and guide the day-to-day delivery of a Data Engineer and Data Architect
Continuous Improvement
- Keep pace with evolving tools, best practice and governance standards
- Drive data initiatives that enhance efficiency and create business value
Skills & Experience required:
- Degree in business data or related discipline
- 5+ years’ experience in roles such as Data Analyst, BI Lead or Data Governance Specialist
- Strong understanding of data governance, management and modern data environments (warehouses, lakes, integration models)
- Clear communicator with the ability to translate data concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Working knowledge of SQL and/or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity with GDPR and compliance principles
- Experience in the energy or utilities sector is a bonus
Benefits:
We are passionate about fostering a healthy, happy, and positive work culture that encourages creativity and collaboration and supports our team’s individual and collective growth.
Here are just some of the reasons to join us.
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career progression opportunities
- Annual profit share bonus
- Company pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave options
- Private Medical Insurance (fully funded by Corona Energy) and access to our Medicash health cash plan, which provides reimbursement towards everyday healthcare costs.
- Bupa dental (fully funded by Corona Energy)
- Employee Assistance Programme, including unlimited mental health support and access to unlimited therapy sessions
- Life assurance at 4× salary and income protection cover
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to Perkbox, including a monthly allocation of points to spend on small treats such as a coffee or pastry, or save up for something bigger
Our culture and working environment:
We strive to make Corona Energy a great place to work. Here are some of the ways we bring our culture to life:
- A welcoming office environment with free breakfast daily, an Acqua Libra tap, fresh fruit and healthy snacks plus a pool table for when you want to unwind
- A wellness room available for when you need a quiet moment to recharge
- Encouragement to take regular breaks and step away from your desk during the day
- Opportunities to connect with like‑minded colleagues through groups such as our Green Team, DE&I Champions and Wellbeing Group
- Regular social events including sports days, theatre trips, book clubs and volunteering with our charity partners
- Celebrations throughout the year, including Christmas and summer parties, our annual awards, long‑service recognition and even a £100 wedding gift
- Birthday leave, on us!
At Corona Energy, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying please email contact the recruitment team.
