Head of Data

Head of Data
Milton Keynes
Hybrid
Permanent
Full time - 35 hours
£110,000 - £125,000

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Role Profile

The Head of Data leads the organisation's data strategy, advanced analytics, and system integration efforts. This role is responsible for building and scaling data capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making across the business.

By overseeing teams focused on data Analytics & Reporting, data engineering, and Data Governance, this leader creates robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and advanced analytical models, ultimately driving better insights and outcomes for the organisation.

Responsibilities include:
* Define and execute a holistic data strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
* Lead teams of data analysts in developing predictive models and advanced analytics solutions.
* Architect, maintain, and scale robust data infrastructures, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses.
* Establish and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework meeting regulatory and security standards.
* Partner with cross-functional teams to define data needs and deliver tailored solutions.
* Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and collaborate with Information Security to implement secure data handling practices.

Candidate Profile

Requirements include:
* Demonstrable experience in Data.

* Extensive experience in a leadership role.
* Proven track record in leading data science and data engineering teams or functions.
* Hands-on experience with machine learning, predictive modelling, statistical analysis, and integration strategy/implementation.
* Experience implementing and managing ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses.
* Proven track record of successfully leading organization-wide transformation of data strategy & supporting governance.

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Why work for us?
We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your role.
Our working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with respect.
We are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development.
Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper consumption.
Our employee benefits include:
* A substantial suite of training and development
* Flexible working arrangements
* A generous benefits package which includes gym discounts, pension plan, season ticket travel loans and health and dental plans
We are a disability confident employer.