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Data Solutions Lead - London - Hybrid - £90k - £95k

City of London
1 week ago
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Data Solutions Lead - London - Hybrid - £90k - £95k

My client are a global consultancy and are looking for a Data Solutions Lead to play a key role within their Data Management practice. You will work closely with sales teams, solution architects, and delivery leads to shape compelling, data-driven solutions that address complex client challenges.

This is not a hands-on role but it requires a solid understanding of modern data platforms, cloud architectures, and the components that make up enterprise data solutions. You will be responsible for orchestrating the end-to-end proposal process, ensuring alignment across technical, commercial, and delivery functions.

Salary and Benefits

Competitive salary of £90k - £95k
Hybrid working (2-3 days in office)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical care
12% bonus
And many moreRole and Responsibilities

Lead the response to RFPs/RFIs/RFSs by translating client requirements into tailored business solutions.
Collaborate with sales, architects, pricing teams, and delivery SMEs to shape and articulate solutions.
Conduct discovery workshops and client interviews to extract and thoroughly clarify requirements at all levels.
Coordinate across global teams to gather inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality proposals and presentations.
Support pre-sales engagements by presenting solution concepts to clients and leading on Q&A's.
Track and manage proposal timelines, risks, and dependencies, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and deliverables are met.
Stay current with industry trends in data platforms, cloud technologies, and data governance to inform solution design.What do I need to apply for the role

Proven experience in a pre-sales consulting role within data and analytics.
Strong understanding of the full data spectrum.
Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate complex proposal efforts across multiple stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills-able to translate technical concepts into business value.
Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions at the C-suite level.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.

My client are looking to book in first stage interviews for Monday next week and slots are already filling up fast. I have limited slots for 1st stage interviews next week so if you're interest, get in touch ASAP with a copy of your most recent and up to date CV and email me at or you can call me on (phone number removed).

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

TRG are the go-to recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles in the UK, offering more opportunities across the country than any other. We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, the London Power BI User Group, Newcastle Power BI User Group and Newcastle Data Platform and Cloud User Group. To find out more and speak confidentially about your job search or hiring needs, please contact me directly at (url removed)

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