Head of Data - Consultancy (Contract, Likely to Go Perm)
Location: UK (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite)
Day Rate: £700/day (Inside IR35)
Contract Length: 6 months (with strong potential to convert to permanent)
Permanent Salary: Negotiable
About the Role:
A rapidly growing consultancy has secured several major projects and is now looking to build a new data team from the ground up. They need an experienced Head of Data to define the data strategy, lead delivery, and establish best practices across multiple engagements.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and own the data strategy for client projects.
Build and lead a high-performing data engineering and analytics team.
Define architecture standards and ensure scalable, secure solutions.
Act as the primary client contact for all data-related initiatives.
Drive innovation using cloud technologies and modern data platforms.Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in a Head of Data, Data Director, or similar leadership role.
Strong background in data engineering, architecture, and analytics.
Expertise in Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake (experience with GCP or AWS is a bonus).
Familiarity with modern data stack and best practices for data governance.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills