Role: Head of Data
Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid 2 Days On-site Weekly)
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Benefits: Bonus, Company Cars, Flexible Benefit Package
Network IT is recruiting for a Head of Data to join a leading automotive brand's UK IT function. In this senior role, youll lead a high-performing data management team, drive technical delivery across enterprise data platforms, and ensure compliance, scalability, and performance within a global standards-based ecosystem.
Reporting to the Head of IT, youll take ownership of operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and vendor performance across a broad data estate including Azure Data Factory and Data Lake technologies. The role will combine hands-on technical understanding with strategic planning, people leadership, and commercial management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Lead and manage a data-focused IT team, driving delivery excellence across operational support, change and innovation.
2. Act as the key liaison between IT and business stakeholders, aligning data solutions with strategic business goals.
3. Own delivery and integration of enterprise data pipelines and platforms, ensuring stability and scalability.
4. Maintain rock-solid operational standards, aligned with ITIL, ISO27001, and internal security policies.
5. Shape and influence da...