Head of Data
Employer Location Buckinghamshire, England, Milton Keynes / England, London Salary GBP110000 - GBP125000 per annum Closing date 21 Apr 2026 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band, Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Head of Data Milton Keynes or London (travel required to both offices)Hybrid Permanent Full time - 35 hours £110,000 - £125,000Join the ICAEWAt ICAEW, you'll be part of an organisation that's shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold 2030 Strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do-creating an exciting, forward-looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you're looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take ProfileThe Head of Data leads the organisation's data strategy, advanced analytics, and system integration efforts. This role is responsible for building and scaling data capabilities that enable data-driven decision-making across the business. By overseeing teams focused on data Analytics & Reporting, data engineering, and Data Governance, this leader creates robust, scalable, and secure data pipelines and advanced analytical models, ultimately driving better insights and outcomes for the organisation. Responsibilities include:* Define and execute a holistic data strategy aligned with organisational objectives.* Lead teams of data analysts in developing predictive models and advanced analytics solutions.* Architect, maintain, and scale robust data infrastructures, including ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and warehouses.* Establish and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework meeting regulatory and security standards.* Partner with cross-functional teams to define data needs and deliver tailored solutions.* Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and collaborate with Information Security to implement secure data handling practices.Candidate ProfileRequirements include:* Demonstrable experience in Data, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. * Proven track record in leading data science and data engineering teams or functions. * Hands-on experience with machine learning, predictive modelling, statistical analysis, and integration strategy/implementation. * Experience implementing and managing ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses. * Proven track record of successfully leading organization-wide transformation of data strategy & supporting governance. For the full role profile please click the document work for us? We want you to enjoy your work and flourish in your working environment is friendly and supportive, and we encourage everyone to understand personal differences and treat each other with are a diverse organisation, employing skilled and motivated people from all backgrounds and helping them to reach their full potential, through training and development.Sustainability is important to us, and we work hard to reduce our carbon footprint, whether that's in our buildings through lighting and heating, or encouraging staff to recycle and reduce paper employee benefits include:* A substantial suite of training and development* Flexible working arrangements* A generous benefits package which includes gym discounts, pension plan, season ticket travel loans and health and dental plansWe are a disability confident employer.
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There are more than chartered accountants and students around the world and 189,500 of them are members and students of ICAEW. They are talented, ethical and committed professionals, which is why all of the top 100 Global Brands employ chartered accountants.*
ICAEW promotes inclusivity, diversity and fairness. We attract talented individuals into the profession and give them the skills and values they need to build resilient businesses, economies and societies, while ensuring our planet's resources are managed sustainably.
Founded in 1880, we have a long history of serving the public interest and we continue to work with governments, regulators and business leaders around the world. And, as an improvement regulator, we supervise and monitor over 12,000 firms, holding them, and all ICAEW members and students, to the highest standards of professional competency and conduct.
ICAEW is proud to be part of Chartered Accountants Worldwide, a global network of 750,000 members across 190 countries, which promotes the expertise and skills of chartered accountants on a global basis.
We believe that chartered accountancy can be a force for positive change. By sharing our insight, expertise and understanding we can help to create strong economies and a sustainable future for all.
*CAW, 2020 - Interbrand, Best Global Brands 2019
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