Head of Data

Head of Data - Consultancy (Contract, Likely to Go Perm) Location: UK (Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite) Day Rate: £700/day (Inside IR35) Contract Length: 6 months (with strong potential to convert to permanent) Permanent Salary: Negotiable About the Role: A rapidly growing consultancy has secured several major projects and is now looking to build a new data team from the ground up. They need an experienced Head of Data to define the data strategy, lead delivery, and establish best practices across multiple engagements. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and own the data strategy for client projects. • Build and lead a high-performing data engineering and analytics team. • Define architecture standards and ensure scalable, secure solutions. • Act as the primary client contact for all data-related initiatives. • Drive innovation using cloud technologies and modern data platforms. Essential Skills & Experience: • Proven experience in a Head of Data, Data Director, or similar leadership role. • Strong background in data engineering, architecture, and analytics. • Expertise in Azure, Databricks, and Snowflake (experience with GCP or AWS is a bonus). • Familiarity with modern data stack and best practices for data governance. • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.