Head of Data Management

JNC Recruitment Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the UK is looking for a Head of Data with extensive experience in the legal industry. This hybrid position offers a salary of £120-140k and involves leading data policy development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a data-driven culture. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills, a proven track record in implementing data strategies, and the ability to communicate effectively across teams. Join a pivotal role that shapes data management in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading data initiatives in law firms or similar.
• Demonstrated ability in creating and implementing data strategies.
• Strong communication skills for diverse stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Drive development and implementation of data policies.
• Establish a standard data taxonomy and dictionary.
• Ensure critical data assets are cleansed for reporting.
• Implement new systems for knowledge and records management.
• Act as chair of the firm's data council.
• Maintain high data quality and smooth system integrations.
• Identify and implement data-related improvements.
• Promote a strong data culture within the business.

Skills

Extensive experience in similar Head of Data roles

Experience working in the legal industry

Proven ability to create data strategy in complex environments

Effectively communicate with technical and non-technical teams

Excellent stakeholder management

Implementing improved data management systems

Comfortable working in a greenfield environment

Job description

Head of Data – Legal – London – £120-140k

We are currently working with a global law firm that is actively recruiting for a Head of Data to join them on a permanent basis.

This is a crucial role that will work closely with Risk & Compliance, Governance and Business Systems teams, as well as with senior management across the firm.

This is a hybrid role with three days per week on-site.

Key responsibilities:

• Driving forward the development and implementation of data policies, ensuring the firm stays compliant to regulatory requirements
• Improving data consistency by establishing a standard data taxonomy and dictionary
• Ensuring critical data assets are cleansed in order to improve data reporting
• Implementing new systems including knowledge management as well as records management
• Acting as chair of the firm’s data council
• Ensuring high data quality as well as seamless system integrations
• Identify potential data-related improvements and efficiencies, carrying out implementations where possible
• Ensuring that the wider business has a strong data culture and understanding of the importance and value of data

Skills and experience required:

• Extensive experience in similar Head of Data roles
• Experience working in the legal industry
• Proven ability to create data strategy in complex environments
• The ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical teams
• Excellent stakeholder management experience, comfortable working with C‑suite and partners
• A proven track record of implementing improved data management systems
• Comfortable working in a greenfield environment

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Legal Services and Law Practice

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