Head of Data / Head of Data Strategy

DGH Recruitment Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global law firm seeks a Head of Data to develop and lead their data strategy focusing on modernizing data platforms and contributing to AI roadmaps. This role requires proven experience in implementing successful data strategies and influencing senior leaders. Responsibilities include overseeing data governance and ensuring data integrity. A strategic thinker with excellent communication skills is essential for promoting data literacy across the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and leading data strategies at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based data architecture.
• Experience with data governance frameworks and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver a modern, cloud-based data architecture aligned with business goals.
• Oversee data platforms, ensuring a trusted source for reporting.
• Establish and lead data governance frameworks and policies.
• Collaborate across departments and promote data literacy.

Skills

Experience in designing and deploying data strategy

Ability to influence senior leaders

Fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making

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 life cycle 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 decision-maki...