Data & Development Lead - Bicester/Hybrid - £95k

Jefferson Frank; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Data & Development Lead to join their Data & Innovation team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will guide a team to deliver data engineering and systems development solutions. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, experience in data engineering, and expertise with platforms like Databricks and Microsoft Azure. This position involves working in the Bicester office three days a week and offers a salary of £95,000.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data engineering and system development.
• Deep understanding of data integration and system design.
• Comfortable with both hands-on technical execution and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 specialists.
• Define and maintain scalable internal data and systems architecture.
• Design and deliver complex engineering solutions.

Skills

Data engineering

System development

Leadership in agile environments

Communication skills

Data integration and automation

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Azure

Power Platform

M365

SaaS platforms (Workday, Monday.com)

Job description

Data & Development Lead - Bicester/Hybrid - £95k

Please note - to be eligible for this role you must be based in the UK with the unrestricted right to work in the UK - this organisation is not able to offer sponsorship. This role will require you to attend the Bicester-based office three days per week.

About the Role

We’re seeking a highly capable and inspirational Data & Development Lead to join our Data & Innovation team. This is a hands‑on leadership role that blends technical delivery with strategic oversight. You’ll guide a small team of specialists to deliver high‑quality data engineering, automation, and systems development solutions that support our evolving business needs.

You’ll be instrumental in shaping our internal data and systems landscape, ensuring it’s scalable, modern, and aligned with our strategic goals. If you’re passionate about mentoring others, driving innovation, and building impactful solutions in a professional services environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3 specialists across data engineering, automation, and systems development.
• Define and maintain scalable internal data and systems architecture.
• Design and deliver complex engineering solutions with a focus on best practices.
• Execute hands‑on technical development and change initiatives.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure cohesive system design and integration.
• Align team efforts with prioritised initiatives for timely, high‑quality delivery.
• Foster a culture of growth, confidence, and performance within the team.
• Partner with IT Operations, business stakeholders, and the wider Data & Innovation team.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in data engineering and system development, especially with Databricks, Microsoft Azure, Power Platform, and M365.
• Familiarity with SaaS platforms like Workday and Monday.com is a plus.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities in agile environments.
• Comfortable with both hands‑on technical execution and strategic planning.
• Deep understanding of data integration, automation, and system design.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Additional Details

• Salary: £95,000
• Location: Bicester (3 days/week in office)
• Interview Process: Two‑stage interview
• Role Type: Leadership with hands‑on technical delivery

To apply for this role please submit your CV or contact David Airey on 0191 338 7508 or at [e-mail]. Interviews will begin to take place wc 1st September 2025.

Tenth Revolution Group are the go‑to recruiter for Data & AI roles in the UK offering more opportunities across the country than any other recruitment agency. We’re the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and the London Fabric User Group. We are the global leaders in Data & AI recruitment.