Data Engineering Lead

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Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract (potential to become permanent)

Location: London (EC1Y) | Hybrid: 1–2 days per week

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 pa

  • The opportunity

    This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, shaping how data is managed, integrated, and used to drive meaningful social change.

    In this hands-on, strategic role, you’ll design and develop modern data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Azure/Fabric, while also guiding the wider organisation through their data transformation journey. You’ll be the link between technology and the business, understanding needs, building solutions, and championing data-driven decision-making across teams.

    We are looking for a self-starter who can bring both technical expertise and strong stakeholder skills, someone who’s confident leading conversations, defining standards, and making data accessible to everyone. You’ll play a central role in embedding a culture of data excellence within a purpose-led organisation.

  • Key skills

    • Strong experience with SQL for data engineering and transformation
    • Proficiency in Python for automating and optimising data processes
    • Solid understanding of the Microsoft data stack (Azure / Fabric / Power BI)
    • Excellent stakeholder engagement and business analysis capability

  • Embody Better Society Capital core values

    Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.

    Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change

    Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate.  And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.

    Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do.  We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence

    Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration.  We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.

    Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

  • Other terms

    Right to work: Candidates need to have the existing right to work in the UK

    Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities)

    We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you.