Head of Data / Head of Data Strategy

DGH Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm in London is seeking a Head of Data / Head of Data Strategy to develop and lead their data strategy. You will be responsible for defining a modern cloud-based data architecture, overseeing data platforms, and establishing governance frameworks. The ideal candidate should have experience in deploying successful data strategies and the ability to influence senior leaders in promoting data-driven decision-making. This is a permanent role with a focus on innovation and analytics.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and deploying successful end to end data strategy.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive change.
• Fostering a culture of data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the firm's data strategy including data platform modernization.
• Define and deliver a modern cloud-based data architecture.
• Establish and lead data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate across departments and promote data literacy.

Skills

Experience in data strategy development

Influencing senior leaders

Promoting data literacy

Cloud-based data architecture

Job description

Head of Data / Head of Data Strategy

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Head of Data / Head of Data Strategy to join our London based global Law firm client on a permanent basis.

Summary

As the Head of Data / Head of Data Strategy, you will develop and lead the firm's data strategy including the data platform modernisation, data product development and contributing to development of AI road maps.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining and delivering a modern, cloud-based data architecture that aligns with business goals, drives value, and supports analytics and AI innovation.
• Oversee data platforms and products, ensuring a single, trusted source of truth for reporting and developing insightful tools such as dashboards, KPIs, and client analytics.
• Establish and lead data governance frameworks, including ownership, policies, data quality, compliance (GDPR, ISO 27001) and lifecycle management to reduce risk and enhance data integrity.
• Collaborating across departments, influencing senior stakeholders, and promoting data literacy to enable smarter, insight-led decision-making.

Attributes / Skills

• Experience in designing and deploying successful end to end data strategy
• Ability to influence senior leaders, drive change, and foster a culture of data-driven decisio...