Head of Data Management

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail and consumer goods sector is looking for a Head of Data to lead a transformative data strategy. This fixed-term role offers the chance to innovate and influence data practices across a dynamic organization, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering scalable data solutions and platforms.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A track record of building and executing effective data strategies.

Responsibilities

• Guide the development of new data assets and platforms.
• Lead a team of data professionals.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align data capabilities with commercial priorities.

Skills

Data governance

Data engineering

Analytics

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Job description

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Our client, a well-established organisation in the retail and consumer goods sector, is seeking an experienced Head of Data to lead a significant data transformation programme. This is a fixed-term contract role offering the opportunity to shape and drive a modern data strategy across a dynamic and growing business.

In this leadership role, you will guide the development of new data assets and platforms, lead a team of data professionals, and embed data-first thinking across the organisation. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders to ensure that data capabilities are closely aligned with commercial priorities and deliver actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience delivering scalable data solutions and platforms
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Expertise in data governance, engineering, and analytics
• A track record of building and executing effective data strategies
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication abilities
• Commercial awareness and the ability to develop investment cases for data initiatives

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact within a forward-thinking business undergoing digital and operational transformation.