Head of Data Platform
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Building Data and Software Engineering teams in the UK | The Talent Driving The Data and AI Revolution
HEAD OF DATA PLATFORM
LONDON
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
* 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.
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