Job Description
HEAD OF DATA PLATFORM
LONDON
£110,000
THE COMPANY
Backed by AXA and powered by smart tech, this company provider is transforming how the UK insures all types of homes. As they undergo a major data transformation, this role offers the chance to shape the data future of a mission-led, tech-forward insurer.
THE ROLE
As Head of Data Platform, you will lead the development and evolution of a modern, scalable data platform. With a major migration underway and ambitious plans to enable AI-driven insights across the business, this is a hands-on leadership role with strategic influence, architectural ownership, and real scope to shape the future of data at the company.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:
* Overseeing a small team of Data Engineers, with scope to build and upskill the function
* Leading and executing a data platform migration into Google Cloud Platform (GCP)-initially in partnership with a consultancy
* Owning all aspects of the data warehouse, ETL/ELT, and platform infrastructure (DevOps, FinOps)
* Driving forward best practices in data governance, access control, and architecture
* Collaborating cross-functionally with pricing, analytics, IT, and commercial teams
* Helping shape the long-term strategy and roadmap for platform evolution, including future capabilities like AI, Gemini, and self-serve analytics
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The successful Head of Data Platform will have the following skills and experience:
* Strong hands-on background in data engineering, with 5+ years working on modern data platforms
* Experience leading cloud data migrations-GCP and BigQuery strongly preferred
* Proficiency in SQL, Python, dbt, Airflow, Terraform and other modern tooling
* Excellent understanding of data architecture, governance, and DevOps best practices
* Proven leadership or team management experience within a regulated or mid-to-large tech-driven company
* Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on in a fast-moving, evolving environment
BENEFITS
The successful Head of Data Platform will receive the following benefits:
* Salary up to £110,000
* Performance-based bonus
* Hybrid working, 2/3 days in South West London
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Private medical and life insurance
* Training and development opportunities
* Impactful work at the core of a business with a clear social mission
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest by sending your resume/CV to Joana Alves via the Apply link on this page.