Data & Analytics Lead - Shape Strategy & Governance (Hybrid)

Portsmouth Water Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water services company is seeking a Data & Analytics Lead for an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will refine and deliver the data strategy to enhance data quality and availability across the business. Key responsibilities include engaging with business areas, implementing improvements in data governance, and scoping technical changes. Suitable candidates should have experience in data teams and a strong background in Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Power BI, and SQL, among other qualifications.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Performance bonus up to 6%

Enhanced parental leave

Social events expenses covered

Life assurance scheme

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Private medical insurance

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Experience running data and analytics teams.
• Evidence of successfully improving data utilization.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Power BI, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Refine and deliver the data strategy and improve data quality.
• Scope technical changes and collaborate with data engineers.
• Define roles needed for data governance and align teams.

Skills

Experience running data and analytics teams

Evidence of improving data use

Knowledge of Microsoft Azure

Knowledge of Databricks

Knowledge of Power BI

Knowledge of SQL

Strong stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of data governance

Knowledge of data architecture

Experience implementing self-serve data solutions

Job description

A leading UK water services company is seeking a Data & Analytics Lead for an 18-month fixed-term contract. You will refine and deliver the data strategy to enhance data quality and availability across the business. Key responsibilities include engaging with business areas, implementing improvements in data governance, and scoping technical changes. Suitable candidates should have experience in data teams and a strong background in Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Power BI, and SQL, among other qualifications.