Oversee five specialist data functions, ensuring they work together to deliver robust, future‑focused data services:
Shape and evolve future-state data architecture, scanning the horizon for opportunities to innovate.
Ensure data accuracy, high‑quality CAIS reporting and effective data housekeeping.
Manage secure, scalable data warehouse capabilities for Target and clients.
Onboard new client data with accuracy, integrity and full lineage into Target platforms.
Deliver timely operational and regulatory reporting while developing next‑generation analytics capabilities.
Build AI and ML capability into the organisation, positioning data as a powerful enabler of insight and revenue growth.
Lead and develop the Data Team, building capability for new technologies.
Manage stakeholders effectively whilst embedding AI/ML across all data services.
Shape the blueprint for future data services and align data architecture with business and tech needs.
Define data requirements, monitor industry trends, and deliver insights and recommendations to clients.
Manage projects, budgets and resources whilst ensuring security‑ and privacy‑by‑design.
Influence reporting and analytics for change whilst driving standardisation and optimisation.
Support commercial modelling and vendor management whilst setting and enforcing standards and governance.
Centralise and streamline reporting whilst driving automation and efficiency.
Act as technical authority for data solutions.

An experienced leader capable of managing teams across BAU and change.
A clear, confident communicator skilled at translating technical and business concepts.
Logical, methodical and inquisitive — always seeking improvement.
Commercially minded and committed to continuous learning.
Skilled at building strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
Strong experience in Data Management, Data Governance and Business Intelligence.
A track record of delivering solutions that improve data integrity and accuracy.
Advanced capability in tools such as SSRS, Power BI (including DAX), Fabric and related technologies.
Experience using data to drive business performance improvement.
The ability to work with SMEs to gather and refine complex data requirements.

Competitive Salary of up to £80,000 per annum
30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
Defined Pension Contribution Scheme (Employer matched up to 6%). Plus, option to contribute via Salary Exchange (alternatively known as Salary Sacrifice)
Employee Discount Scheme, access to discounts and offers across 100s of leading retailers. Plus, cashback on purchases
Company Paid Private Medical Insurance (benefit in kind)
Group Life Assurance
Group Income Protection
Discretionary Annual Pay Review
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme
Loyal Service Scheme
Help@Hand – Confidential access to health and wellbeing support to include Employee Assistance Program
Free Flu Vaccinations, Eye Tests and employer contribution towards glasses
Recognition Scheme
Free Mortgage Advice and Support
Wisdom Wellbeing, your go to for wellbeing resources and solutions
Everest Funeral Concierge
Free Bereavement and Probate Advice and Support
Access to a GP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through GP24
Paid eye tests and employer contribution towards spectacles specifically for VDU use.
Technology Buying Scheme
Discounted Gym Memberships
Taste Card / Coffee Club Membership
Charitable Payroll Giving
Cycle to work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)

Head of Data

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