Data Strategy Architect: Build & Govern Data Ecosystem

Savant Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Savant Recruitment is seeking a Data Strategy Consultant to build and lead the data ecosystem for a newly created department. You will design, implement, and govern a robust data strategy from the ground up, ensuring seamless integration with the wider organization.

Responsibilities include strategy development, organizational alignment, data quality, security and governance, tech innovation, and scalable pipeline engineering across ingestion, processing, and reporting workflows.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of building data strategies from scratch.
• Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks and compliance laws.
• Expertise in modern data architecture and cloud-based data pipelines.
• Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies (e.g., Generative AI).
• Strong stakeholder management skills to bridge departmental and corporate teams.

Responsibilities

• Strategy Development: Architect the department's foundational data strategy and roadmap.
• Organizational Alignment: Connect departmental data pathways efficiently with existing business infrastructure.
• Data Quality: Establish strict protocols to guarantee data integrity and accuracy.
• Security & Governance: Define data governance frameworks and enforce rigorous security standards.
• Tech Innovation: Incorporate emerging technologies like AI and machine learning into data workflows.
• Pipeline Engineering: Design scalable data pathways for smooth ingestion, processing, and reporting.

Skills

Data strategy

Data governance

Cloud data pipelines

AI & ML in data workflows

Stakeholder management

Job description

Savant Recruitment is seeking a Data Strategy Consultant to build and lead the data ecosystem for a newly created department. You will design, implement, and govern a robust data strategy from the ground up, ensuring seamless integration with the wider organization.

Responsibilities include strategy development, organizational alignment, data quality, security and governance, tech innovation, and scalable pipeline engineering across ingestion, processing, and reporting workflows.