Data Strategy & Governance
* Lead the end-to-end data strategy across services
* Assess current (as-is) and future (to-be) states of data platforms and pipelines
* Develop a short- to medium-term strategic roadmap aligned with broader organisational and government data strategies
* Define and implement policies, standards, and governance frameworks for secure and scalable data services
Technical Leadership & Architecture
* Select and evolve data engineering tools, frameworks, and methodologies
* Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technical strategies
* Lead delivery of complex data engineering initiatives across multiple systems
* Design solutions balancing functional and non-functional requirements
Team Design & Delivery
* Define optimal team structure, including roles, skills, and capacity
* Build and lead multidisciplinary data teams (engineers, analysts, data scientists)
* Mentor and guide team members to ensure high-quality delivery
* Oversee implementation of data platforms, pipelines, and analytical models
Standards, Compliance & Quality
* Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards
* Embed data quality, lineage, and protection practices across systems
* Contribute to enterprise-wide data policies and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
* 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or analytics
* Proven experience defining and executing data strategies in complex organisations
* Strong expertise in cloud-based data platforms (AWS preferred)
* Experience with modern ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline frameworks
* Solid understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and transformation best practices
* Experience across the data science/ML life cycle from prototype to production
* Experience working in public sector or regulated environments, with knowledge of GDPR and related standards
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engaging senior stakeholders
* Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities
Tech Stack
* Google Analytics
* Google BigQuery
* Looker Studio
* Google Tag Manager
Desirable Experience
* Experience in public sector or citizen services (e.g., benefits systems)
* Exposure to government frameworks or large-scale transformation programmes
* Security clearance (BPSS, SC, or DV) or willingness to obtain
Newcastle, Tyne & Wear - 75K Full Time
Posted by: scrumconnect ltd Posted: Friday, 22 May 2026
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