Head of Data Management and Foundation

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Data Management to lead their Data Management Strategy in London. This pivotal role involves developing data modelling practices, establishing a Centre of Excellence, and building a team of specialists to ensure data quality and governance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive leadership experience, particularly within financial services or insurance, and be adept at stakeholder management. The company values its employees, offering hybrid working arrangements and comprehensive benefits, empowering you to make a significant impact and shape the future of data management.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Pension contributions up to 11%

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in establishing a data-fluent organization.
• Practical experience in data modelling, architecture, and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group's Data Management Strategy and establish a Centre of Excellence.
• Build a team of Data Management specialists to manage critical data entities.

Skills

Data Governance

Stakeholder Management

Data Quality

Data Modelling

Data Architecture

Education

DAMA Certification

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Head of Data Management and Foundation, London

Client: RSA

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: de82d96b317c

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Your role

You will lead the group's Data Management Strategy, encompassing approaches to Data Quality, Data Cataloguing, Metadata & Lineage, Master Data Management, and Reference Data. You will develop and implement data modelling practices, establish a Centre of Excellence for data management with Agile methodology, and create a Data Management Council for RSA.

You will build a team of Data Management specialists that partner with the business, technology, and architecture functions across the group, managing critical data entities throughout their lifecycle.

About You

You will have extensive leadership experience in establishing a data-fluent organization, including data governance and quality, preferably within financial services or insurance. Practical experience in data modelling, data architecture, data foundation, and governance is essential. You should be skilled at stakeholder management, influencing decisions, and bridging technology with business needs.

You will possess knowledge of data management technologies and tools, including experience with Databricks, cloud-based data tooling (especially Azure), and ideally hold a DAMA certification.

What We Offer You

RSA values its people, offering hybrid working for better work/life balance, comprehensive benefits including pension contributions of up to 11%, and numerous development opportunities within a diverse, passionate community. We empower you to grow, make an impact, and shape the future with us.