Data Manager
Job Title: Data Manager
Department: Data & Analytics
Reporting Line: Reports to Director of Research
Direct Reports: Research Analysts, Data Analysts
Contract Type: Permanent
About the Company:
Gibson Shipbrokers is the first UK shipbroker to become a fully independent, employee-owned company, run on behalf of, and for the benefit of all worldwide employees of the company. We have an unrivalled team ethos and are dedicated to providing a working environment which gives employees autonomy to do their best work, respects of families and personal lives, and seeks to be fair in all we do.
With established offices across London, Athens, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Houston, we offer our clients a highly professional platform of global shipping solutions. Providing support to clients operating in the Tanker, Dry Cargo, Offshore, Gas and Sale & Purchase markets, we are able to draw on our industry experience to deliver world-class services.
Around the world, the Gibson name represents excellence within the shipbroking industry. Proud of our 132-year heritage we have continued to grow, adapting to the many changes that influence our global markets. Our pro-active and professional team are continuously driving the company forward ensuring we remain a market leader.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Maritime Data/Database Manager to lead our data research function, overseeing the delivery of high‑quality data to internal stakeholders and external clients. This role will manage and mentor a small team of data researchers, ensuring robust data governance and quality, as well as supporting our internal and external analytics capability, and artificial intelligence initiatives.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with management experience, acting as both a team leader and a hands‑on data professional.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of data researchers.
- Oversee the end‑to‑end delivery of data outputs, ensuring accuracy and consistency of service.
- Design, develop, and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports to support operational and strategic decision‑making
- Apply advanced SQL scripting to extract, transform, and optimise complex datasets
- Provide subject‑matter expertise in maritime data, ensuring data is accurate and representative of market and operational practices in the maritime domain.
- Act as a primary point of contact for data clients, responding to queries diligently
- Establish and enforce best practices in data quality, documentation, and governance
- Support continuous improvement of data processes, tools, and methodologies
- Undertake business analysis as required, analysing both internal and external data sets to identify risks and opportunities in business performance, customer behaviour and market trends.
- Represent Gibson at the London Tanker Broker Panel meetings and present monthly/daily assessments
Essential Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ leadership experience managing data, analytics, or research teams
- Strong hands‑on experience with Power BI, including data modelling and dashboard design
- Advanced SQL scripting skills, with the ability to work with large and complex database systems
- Demonstrated maritime data knowledge, including familiarity with maritime operations, markets, or regulatory contexts
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering data to external customers
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non‑technical audiences
- Experience mentoring and developing analysts in a professional environment
Desirable Experience
- Experience working in data‑driven, commercial, or consultancy‑style environments
- Experience in a business analyst role
- Knowledge of additional analytics or data platforms (e.g. Azure, cloud data tools)
- Exposure to strategic planning or senior‑level reporting
Personal Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and precision – highly accurate when handling datasets and maintains high standards of data integrity
- Analytical and logical – able to interpret complex datasets
- Integrity – demonstrates discretion and professionalism
- Team ethos - strong collaborator with cross-functional teams
- Problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
What We Offer
- A leadership role with real influence over data strategy and delivery
- The opportunity to work with complex, high‑value maritime datasets
- A collaborative, professional environment focused on insight and impact
Benefits
- Pension contributions of up to 12%, for eligible employees.
- Private Medical Insurance, including corporate rates for additional family cover.
- Life Insurance coverage at 8 x annual salary.
- Group Income Protection for long-term sick leave.
- Mental Health support lines.
- Online benefit portal with retail discounts, click and buy benefits at corporate rates for staff and their families, and salary sacrifice options, including electric car leasing.
- Season Ticket Loans.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Eyecare Vouchers.
- Mobile phone and laptop for work purposes.
Please only apply if you have permanent residency and right to work in the UK.
All applications are treated as strictly private and confidential.
The above contains the main outline of duties. However, in an organisation such as E.A Gibson Shipbrokers Ltd, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which do not fall within the remit of the above list of Key Tasks. Employees are therefore required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job profile. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee’s job, the Job Profile will be amended to include this.