Director of Data - 6 Month Contract
£1400 per day (Inside IR35)
Midlands - Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
The Company
Infinite Talent is working with a leading UK retailer with over 2000 stores nationwide to find an exceptional Data Director to lead transformational change by putting data at the heart of decision-making.
This role will shape and deliver the Data & Analytics strategy, build a high-performance culture, and bridge business and technical teams. With oversight of governance, analytics, and innovation, you’ll ensure data drives value, growth, and competitive advantage.
The Role:
* Lead the Data & Analytics vision, championing data’s value and securing senior buy-in to drive business impact.
* Establish and maintain a robust, compliant data governance framework that ensures discoverable, accessible, and trusted data, transforming it into a strategic business asset.
* Build a collaborative data community, driving literacy, shared learning, and adoption of emerging technologies.
* Bridge business and technical teams, aligning data initiatives with priorities while leveraging market best practices and external insights.
* Ensure data initiatives deliver measurable impact by aligning investments with high-value opportunities and continuously refining programs.
The Person:
* Influential data leader with the presence to champion data and engage stakeholders at every level.
* Skilled in data governance, AI/ML, emerging tech, and regulatory compliance.
* Proven track record driving change, leading cross-functional teams, and managing complex priorities.
* Commercially focused, unlocking value through data monetization and partnerships.
* Industry-connected, bringing fresh insights and best practices to shape strategy.
If this sounds like a great opportunity for the next step in your career, click the apply button now!