Head of Data Engineering & Governance

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK financial services sector is seeking a Head of Data Engineering & Governance to shape data strategy and lead teams towards executive goals. The position offers a competitive salary, flexibility in working location, and a clear path to executive leadership. Join them to leverage data's power in investment management while ensuring compliance and strategic insight generation.

Benefits

Pension

Life insurance

Healthcare

Flexible working policy

Qualifications

• Expertise in aligning data with business goals.
• Experience leading teams in complex environments.
• Proficient with modern data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop data governance frameworks and design data pipelines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and provide strategic insights.
• Lead teams to implement data strategy.

Skills

Data engineering

Data governance

Team leadership

Strategic communication

Snowflake proficiency

Job description

Head of Data Engineering & Governance, Nottingham

Client:

Data Science Talent

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Data Engineering & Governance

Investment & Wealth Management

Hybrid (3 days at home with 2 days traveling in the UK)

£120k - £140k basic (DOE) + bonus (10-25%) and benefits (pension, life insurance, healthcare, holidays, & more).

This company – a trusted name in the UK financial services sector – fully recognises the importance of data and AI to stay at the forefront of the investment management industry.

Following a significant technology transformation investment, they are now focusing on transforming their data capabilities and harnessing its power.

As one of three new leaders in the Group Data function, you will shape the data strategy, lead teams, and implement data governance and architecture to support the company's strategic goals.

Your responsibilities will include developing data governance frameworks, designing data pipelines, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing strategic insights to executive leadership.

The role offers a clear path to executive leadership, with mentorship from the current Director.

What you’ll add

You are a business leader with expertise in data engineering and governance, with experience in:

• Aligning data initiatives with business goals and emerging trends
• Leading and developing teams in complex environments
• Communicating effectively with both technical and executive audiences
• Proficiency with modern data platforms, especially Snowflake
• Collaborative approach across organizational boundaries

The working environment

The company offers a flexible working policy, typically 3 days remote, with travel to London and Liverpool as needed.

Find Out More

Contact Elliott Pointon at Data Science Talent via the 'Easy Apply' button to learn more about this opportunity.

Please note: A valid work permit is required if you are not a passport holder of the UK.

Applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. Do not provide bank or payment details.

Created on 04/06/2025 by JR, United Kingdom