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.