Head of Data
Hybrid
London, United Kingdom
£ 64,000 / year
Full Time
12-03-2025
Job Specifications
Job Tile: Head of Data
Location: London / Remote
Salary: £64,000
Public Sector Position
Skillset: Master Data Management, Data Governance, Data Strategy
Summary
We have a brand-new role for a Head of Data on a mostly remote basis, with some very occasional travel to central London. This role is exclusively available through Oscar Technology.
This role is responsible for spearheading the company’s use of data, therefore we are looking for someone who is a big picture thinker with the ability to lead strategy, planning and delivery. You should have strong stakeholder management experience and an enthusiasm to promote data culture and digital transformations.
We are looking for someone who is ready to provide leadership, contribute your technical knowledge, and improve the maturity of data culture and skills.
The Role
We are looking for someone to take on leadership of the data division with a strong initial focus on:
Master Data Management
Data Governance
Setting a “Data Culture”
As the role develops there is certainly the opportunity to move towards building analytical solutions, dashboards and potentially AI solutions. But, there is work to be done in order to get to that stage.
We are looking for someone who can be an evangelist for data usage and best practices within the business. You will also probably need to add to the team, so be responsible for recruitment, training, development and management.
The Company
This is working for a company in the public sector with a significant program of work, they are making some major improvements to a number of key business systems.
They have an excellent benefits package, which I have outlined below but headlined by 27 days AL + bank holidays, Christmas shutdown, yearly salary increases, and a 12% Pension.
Your responsibilities / accountabilities in this role will be:
Translate strategy into operational planning and delivery
Work alongside stakeholders and colleagues to find meaningful insight from their data
Maintain strong data governance
Establish and maintain master data management frameworks
Shape the digital transformation strategy
Promote a data-driven culture amongst your colleagues and the wider business
Benefits Package
Pension – 12% employer contribution
Salary Increases Each Year
27 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas Shutdown
buy / sell holidays option.
Cycle, season ticket schemes.
Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Schemes
Health assistance programs
life assurance, 4 x salary
Next Steps:
If you are a Head of Data and you are looking to progress with an organisation that has a fantastic approach to work, in a supportive environment, then look no further – this is the role for you!
Interviews for this role will be held imminently. To be considered, please send your CV to me now to avoid disappointment.
Referrals:
If this role isn’t right for you, do you know someone that might be interested? You could earn £1,000 of retail vouchers if you refer a successful candidate to Oscar. Email: Rebecca.myers@oscar-tech.com to recommend someone for this role.
Job Tile: Head of Data
Location: London / Remote
Salary: £64,000
Skillset: Master Data Management, Data Governance, Data Strategy
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