Data Team Lead

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketplace start-up is seeking a Head of Data to drive the data strategy and build the team, aiming to reshape the fashion industry. This role involves leading data initiatives, turning data into actionable insights, and shaping a data-driven culture within the organization. You will work fully remote with flexibility and be part of an ambitious mission-driven team.

Benefits

Shared ownership: earn equity

Fully remote with flexibility

Exclusive employee vintage clothing drops

Work with inspiring leaders

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of data teams within fast-growth, early-stage environments.
• Advanced expertise in BI, SQL, and data warehousing/ETL processes.
• Strong commercial acumen – able to translate business needs into analytical frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the data function across the business.
• Define and execute the entire data strategy; own the infrastructure.
• Guide a growing team of analysts and scientists.

Skills

Leadership of data teams

BI

SQL

Data warehousing

Analytical frameworks

A/B testing

Statistical methodologies

Job description

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Location: 3/4 days per week in the office - Shoreditch

The brand you'll be working for

Our client is reshaping the future of fashion by making second-hand the first choice. Backed by some of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious investors, this marketplace start-up has ambitious goals to reshuffle the retail industry. With a team of 50+ across and talent from the likes of Google, Uber, Deliveroo, and Depop, they’re scaling fast. The culture is mission-led, quirky, and deeply product-focused.

The Head of Data will…

Lead and scale the data function across the business. You’ll define and execute the entire data strategy, own the infrastructure, build out BI foundations, and guide a growing team of analysts and scientists. The Head of Data will be pivotal in turning raw data into actionable insights across customer acquisition, retention, supply chain dynamics, and product optimisation. You’ll partner directly with leadership, fuelling growth and experimentation while promoting a truly data-driven culture.

• Proven leadership of data teams within fast-growth, early-stage environments
• Advanced expertise in BI, SQL, and data warehousing/ETL processes
• Strong commercial acumen – able to translate business needs into analytical frameworks
• Skilled in experimentation design, A/B testing, and statistical methodologies
• Experienced in two-sided marketplaces (preferred, not essential)
• Shared ownership: earn equity and be a part of the journey
• Fully remote with flexibility across UK/EU time zones
• Exclusive employee vintage clothing drops
• Work with inspiring leaders with incredibly inspiring backgrounds

Explore this unique opportunity to shape the future of circular fashion and marketplace innovation. Submit your CV now to be considered for a leadership role that blends data mastery with meaningful impact.

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