Head of Data (interim)

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London / £700 - £800 day

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Salary

RATE:

£700 - £800

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Contract

HEAD OF DATA (INTERIM)

LONDON (HYBRID)

INSIDE IR35

£700 TO £800 PER DAY

MINIMUM 3 MONTH CONTRACT

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact interim assignment where you will shape and stabilise a growing data function during a critical period of transformation. You will bring structure to complex, fragmented data environments and play a key role in setting the foundations for a scalable, forward-looking data and AI strategy.

The Company

They are a global organisation operating within the employee benefits and engagement space, supporting businesses with digital platforms that enhance workforce experience. Following a recent merger, they are integrating multiple systems and data sets, creating both complexity and opportunity across their data landscape. The leadership team is committed to investing in data and analytics to drive better decision-making and long-term growth. This role will work closely with senior stakeholders, including the Chief People Officer, to guide that journey.

The Role and Deliverables
  • Establish a clear and scalable data structure across merged business units
  • Assess and improve data quality, governance, and integrity across systems
  • Design and implement robust data pipelines and architecture
  • Standardise tooling, processes, and data definitions across the organisation
  • Lead and develop a small team while embedding best practices
  • Drive stakeholder engagement and enable a shift from reactive to proactive data usage
Your Skills & Experience
  • Strong experience operating at Head of Data or Lead Data level in complex environments
  • Hands-on capability with data architecture, pipeline design, and advanced SQL
  • Experience working with Databricks and modern data platforms
  • Proven ability to improve data governance, quality, and consistency
  • Leadership experience managing and mentoring data engineers or technical teams
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and drive change
  • Experience delivering transformation in unstructured or post-merger data environments
  • Exposure to cloud environments such as AWS or Azure and broader Data and AI strategy

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