A well-established professional services business is hiring a
Head of Data
to take ownership of its cloud data environment and lead the delivery of high-impact projects. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive the use of modern data platforms and mentor a growing engineering team.
Role:
Head of Data
Salary:
£100,000 - £120,000
Location:
Guildford – 5 days per week onsite
What you'll be doing:
* Lead the design, build, and optimisation of scalable data pipelines and architecture
* Oversee delivery using
PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake
technologies
* Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
* Drive data governance, security, and quality across the estate
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of data engineers
* Contribute to the organisation's long-term data strategy and best practices
What you'll need:
* Proven experience as a Data Engineering Manager or Senior Data Engineer with leadership responsibilities
* Strong hands-on expertise in
PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake
environments
* Deep understanding of cloud-based data architecture and ETL processes
* Track record of leading teams and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions
* Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills
What's on offer:
* Salary £110,000 - £140,000
* Onsite role – Guildford HQ, 5 days per week
* The chance to own and scale the data engineering function in a growing business
* Supportive environment with scope to shape strategy and drive impact
If you're a
data engineering leader
who thrives on building scalable platforms and high-performing teams, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.