Head of Data Management

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Head of Data Management to spearhead their data strategy during a digital transformation. This high-impact role emphasizes collaborative leadership in fostering data literacy and engagement, driving significant enterprise-wide change in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

20% performance-based bonus

Pension and additional benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to shape long-term strategy

Qualifications

• Proven data leader with strong stakeholder skills.
• Experience enabling enterprise-wide data transformation.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary data teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead data functions: Engineering, BI, Analytics, and Governance.
• Champion self-service and agile working methodologies.
• Shape data capabilities across business units.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Transformation

Data Governance

Data Literacy

Tools

Databricks

Power BI

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Data, Analytics & AI

Location: Hybrid – Surrey or Sussex (2–3 days onsite)

We’re working with a purpose-driven organisation undergoing a significant digital and data transformation. They are investing in modern platforms, building a self-service culture, and embedding data at the heart of decision-making across the business.

As Head of Data, Analytics & AI, you’ll play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering a high-impact data strategy. This is a business-focused position requiring strong stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary data teams.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead core data functions: Engineering, BI, Analytics, Science and Data Governance
• Influence a federated data operating model and drive enterprise-wide data literacy
• Champion self-service and agile ways of working
• Shape and embed data capabilities across business units
• Lead 4 direct reports and influence approximately 40 data professionals

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven data leader with strong people and stakeholder skills
• Demonstrated data transformation experience across a business – enabling enterprise-wide change
• Familiarity with modern data platforms such as Databricks and Power BI
• A collaborative, purpose-driven leader who can bring clarity, structure, and momentum to a growing team

What’s on Offer:

• 20% performance-based bonus
• Pension and additional benefits
• Hybrid working (2–3 days per week onsite in Surrey or Sussex)
• A high-impact role with real purpose and the opportunity to shape long-term strategy

If you’re ready to lead data with purpose and drive transformation across a dynamic organisation, we’d love to hear from you.