Head of Data

Head of Data & Intelligence Location: Watford (3 days a week on site) Salary: £110,000-£140,000 bonus car allowance About the role: Are you ready to build a modern data function from the ground up? We’re seeking a visionary, strategic, and hands-on Head of Data & Intelligence to lead the creation of a world-class data ecosystem. This is a greenfield opportunity to shape the data future of a fast-paced, high-growth, international organisation operating across IoT, critical infrastructure, and high-volume real-time data environments. You'll report directly to the CTO and collaborate with the executive board to create a data-driven culture that supports critical decisions across the business. This is the chance to join a private equity backed business nearing a new cycle. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Leadership Define and evolve the company’s data vision, strategy, and roadmap. Build and lead a multidisciplinary data team, initially comprising engineers and analysts. Champion a data-first culture across all departments. Architecture & Infrastructure Design and implement scalable data architecture (warehouses, lakehouses, real-time streaming). Select and integrate tools for ingestion, storage, transformation, and visualisation. Align the data ecosystem with wider enterprise architecture and technology strategy. Lead the development of Master Data Management, data ownership, and data quality initiatives. Data Operations & Reporting Deliver robust and automated MI, BI, and performance reporting. Consolidate data sources into a single source of truth. Establish strong data governance and delivery frameworks. Support commercial teams with insights, forecasting, and margin analysis. Advanced Analytics & Innovation Define a roadmap for AI and ML capabilities. Embed intelligence into digital products and services. Collaborate on innovation and stay current with emerging tech trends. Risk, Compliance & Security Ensure compliance with regulations (GDPR, ISO 27001, etc.). Implement security protocols around data access, retention, and classification. Work with InfoSec and Legal to manage data risk and incident response. What Success Looks Like A scalable, secure, and modern data platform is live. High-quality data reporting empowers business-wide decision-making. A respected leader is in place, driving an ambitious data vision forward. A clear AI and analytics roadmap is in execution. Ideal Candidate Profile Proven leadership in fast-paced, evolving data environments. Expertise across data engineering, architecture, analytics, and ML/AI. Strong experience with cloud-native platforms and real-time data. Skilled in Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, Spark or equivalent tools. Effective stakeholder communicator and team mentor. Background in IoT, telecoms, or connectivity is a plus. Interested in finding out more? Apply to be considered for shortlisting.

Location: Watford, UK, GB

Posted Date: 7/31/2025