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Job Title: Senior Data Engineer Location: London, UK (3 days in the office) SC Cleared: Required Job Type: Full-Time Experience: 8+ years Job Summary : We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge Azure Databricks platform for economic data. This … platform is critical for our Monetary Analysis, Forecasting, and Modelling activities. The Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for building and optimising data pipelines, implementing data transformations, and ensuring data quality and reliability. This role requires a strong understanding of data engineering principles, big data technologies, cloud computing (specifically Azure), and experience working with … large datasets. Key Responsibilities : Data Pipeline Development & Optimisation: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines for ingesting, transforming, and loading data from various sources (e.g., APIs, databases, financial data providers) into the Azure Databricks platform. Optimise data pipelines for performance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Implement data quality checks and validation rules within More ❯

Your new company You'll be working for a large, well-known organisation who are a powerhouse within their industry. Your new role The Data Governance Lead is responsible for establishing and leading the Data Governance programme, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of data across the organisation. This role will define and implement governance frameworks, policies, and standards, and coordinate all data governance initiatives in alignment with business and technical strategies. The role acts as a bridge between IT and business, promoting data as a strategic asset. Define the vision, objectives, and scope of the Data Governance programme. Develop and maintain governance artefacts such as the Data Governance Charter, policies, standards, and metrics. Lead the implementation of data governance processes including metadata management, data quality, master data, and data classification. Own and maintain the enterprise Data Catalogue. Liaise with external stakeholders to ensure alignment with data handling requirements. Drive continuous improvement in data governance maturity and More ❯

Profectus are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation at the forefront of safety & intelligence research. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Data Governance Lead to take full ownership of their external data governance and acquisition strategy. This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for setting the direction … of the data governance function and developing and delivering the overall strategy to ensure the business has access to the right external data sources. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and experienced in building and managing supplier relationships. The Role: As Data Governance Lead , you will play a pivotal role … in building the businesss approach to external data acquisition and governance. Your remit will cover everything from strategy and stakeholder engagement to supplier negotiation and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Setting Strategic Direction Define and lead the organisations data governance and external data acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial and research objectives. Functional Leadership Act as the More ❯

Data Governance Lead - new role! Location: Mid/West Berkshire - Hybrid working 2 days in the office Reference: J12994 Salary: c£61,300 to £68,300 negotiable DOE Note: Full and current UK working rights required for this role Are you passionate about driving business insights and strategic data decisions through effective stakeholder engagement? We are seeking … a dynamic individual to develop, drive, and own our client’s data governance strategy. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a market data enrichment strategy, collaborating with key business stakeholders, and managing contract negotiations and supplier relationships. Your expertise will help them align business requirements with the right resources to drive … huge opportunity for the right person to come in and really make it their own, with potential to grow into its own team in the future. As their new Data Governance Lead, you’ll be responsible for: • Data Governance Strategy: Develop, implement, and own a comprehensive, business enabling data acquisition strategy ensuring that the business More ❯

Profectus are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation at the forefront of safety & intelligence research. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Data Strategy Lead to take full ownership of their external data governance and acquisition strategy. This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for setting the direction of … the data governance function and developing and delivering the overall strategy to ensure the business has access to the right external data sources. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and experienced in building and managing supplier relationships. The Role: As Data Strategy Lead , you will play a pivotal role in building … the business’s approach to external data acquisition and governance. Your remit will cover everything from strategy and stakeholder engagement to supplier negotiation and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Setting Strategic Direction - Define and lead the organisation’s data governance and external data acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial and research objectives. Functional Leadership - Act as the More ❯

Profectus are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation at the forefront of safety & intelligence research. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Data Strategy Lead to take full ownership of their external data governance and acquisition strategy. This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for setting the direction of … the data governance function and developing and delivering the overall strategy to ensure the business has access to the right external data sources. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and experienced in building and managing supplier relationships. The Role: As Data Strategy Lead , you will play a pivotal role in building … the business’s approach to external data acquisition and governance. Your remit will cover everything from strategy and stakeholder engagement to supplier negotiation and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Setting Strategic Direction - Define and lead the organisation’s data governance and external data acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial and research objectives. Functional Leadership - Act as the More ❯

Data Analyst, Data Quality & Governance, SAP, Collibra, Hybrid, COR7381 We are seeking a Data Analyst –focussed on Data Quality & Governance to join a global, forward-thinking technology-driven organisation, working on a hybrid basis! This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced data professional to support and enhance enterprise-wide data management … and governance processes, contributing to key digital transformation and data quality initiatives. The Opportunity As a Data Analyst you will play a pivotal role in managing, maintaining, and improving the accuracy and consistency of critical business data across global systems. Working primarily with SAP and Collibra, you’ll ensure data integrity, support migration projects (including … the transition to SAP S/4HANA), and help establish robust governance and quality frameworks. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders, aligning data structures with operational needs, monitoring data quality using automated tools, and supporting continuous improvement. This hands-on role offers the chance to make a real impact on how trusted, high-quality data drives More ❯

Data Management & AI Governance Expert (Capital Markets) Location: London – Cheapside (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Note: Must Have Capital Markets Experience! About the Role We are seeking a Capital Markets Data Management & AI Governance Specialist to … join a forward-thinking and dynamic team within a global financial services organization. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and governance of AI solutions and data strategy within the Global Equities and Cross Asset Derivatives business lines. Key Responsibilities Data Governance & Delivery Lead the delivery of key data initiatives and manage high-priority datasets Define critical data elements (CDEs), maintain business glossaries, and implement robust data quality frameworks Identify and manage internal and external data sources, ensuring strong access and sharing controls. AI & Technology Enablement Build tools and processes for metadata management, data quality, and data sharing. Leverage AI and automation tools More ❯

Job Title: Manager – Cloud Data Architect (AWS & Snowflake) Protiviti’s UK ED&A practice offers a comprehensive range of data use cases delivered through various delivery and commercial routes. We work on the full data lifecycle with highly skilled and experienced data professionals. Our solutions range from data strategy and governance through the development … design and implementation of advanced analytics and digitisation. About the Role We are seeking a Manager-level Cloud Data Architect with deep expertise in AWS cloud services , Snowflake , and AWS-native data platforms to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our cloud … data strategy, driving innovation, and mentoring teams to deliver enterprise-grade data architectures that enable advanced analytics and business intelligence for our clients. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Design end-to-end cloud data architectures using AWS and Snowflake, ensuring scalability, security, and performance. Define and promote best practices in data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data More ❯

Data Architect (Azure data solutions) Opportunity: Permanent Position Salary: Up to £120,000 (DOE) Office Location: Central London Hybrid Model: 2 days per week in the office Industry: The Global Legal Services firm Role Summary: Lead enterprise data strategy and architecture. Own Azure-native data platform architecture, governance frameworks, and drive AI/ML adoption … across the business. The ideal candidate is an extensive hands-on architect with high-regulated data architect lifecycle experience covering data lakes, data warehouses, from concept to deployment and consumption. Must have hands-on HLD and LLD experience developing data modelling and core Azure native data solutions. Key Responsibilities: Own and execute enterprise data strategy – Enterprise data, BI, and reporting solutions Design and develop Azure-native data platforms (Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Purview) Lead data governance board and ensure GDPR compliance Drive data-driven decision making across the business Mentor teams and manage vendor relationships Essential Requirements: With the past 5 years of working experience as a More ❯

health. EIT Oxford fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and resilience, valuing diverse expertise to drive sustainable solutions to humanity's enduring challenges. We are currently recruiting for a Data Architect to support the EIT Pathogen Programme. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing and implementing cutting-edge data architectures to support the pathogen … mission. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into robust data models and architectures. As a Data Architect , you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our data platform and collaborate with platform and product teams to deliver analytical and AI products to transform pathogen monitoring and … diagnostics. You'll be responsible for defining data standards, data models and best practices to ensure the integrity, security, and accessibility of our data assets. Additionally, you'll play a key role in optimising data processes and workflows, driving efficiencies, and fostering a data-driven culture within the organisation. Key Responsibilities: Understand and manage the More ❯

Data Services Manager, Must live within 2 hours of London or Berkshire and be able to come in for ad-hoc meetings when required. Primarily home based though. Role 90% management and 10% technical and you will manage a team of 6. Salary £ 80000 - 85000 + good benefits. Financial service background mandatory. Expanding financial services client are looking for … a Data Services Manager to join their team. The role will suit a candidate who has been a manager for a couple of years and is looking to further develop their management career. Guiding a team of 6 you will be responsible for supporting the day to day operations of the data function, with a focus on leading … and mentoring data engineers to deliver high quality, scaleable data solutions. Working across the business with multiple stakeholders you will design and continually improve data solutions A critical aspect of this role is Data Governance, Data Quality and Data Management practices, ensuring the business meet regulatory obligations and manage risk. You must have More ❯

Job Description We are seeking an experienced Data Director to join our Group Technology team in Milton Keynes . The Data Director will play a pivotal role in delivering data for use by the business and shaping future data technology direction. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders across Connells Group to develop and implement the Connells … Group data vision, manage data risks, leverage insights, and embed a 'data-first’ culture within the business. This role requires a mix of data expertise, stakeholder influence, and transformational thinking. Key Responsibilities: Data Strategy: Develop and lead Connells Group data strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals including data insights, value growth and commercialisation. … Leadership and Line Management: Recruit, mentor, and manage data resources as needed, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture. Collaboration and Strategic Alignment: Work closely with the Chief Information Officer to develop a unified work plan, ensuring alignment between business objectives and data initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Engage with key stakeholders (internal and external) to understand data needs More ❯

Principal Data Architect Salary : Up to £100,000 (Based on candidate experience) Employee Package: Outstanding employee benefits Hybrid Model : Once a week (London) Job Type: Permanent Job Summary Our client, a leading IT services and consulting firm, is seeking an experienced Principal Data Architect to spearhead the development of enterprise-wide data architecture initiatives. This pivotal role … will drive the strategic implementation of scalable data solutions that support organizational transformation, foster innovation, and enable advanced analytics capabilities across multiple business units. Understanding of public sector compliance, regulations, and cross-departmental data sharing challenges Key Responsibilities: Drive data governance and stewardship transformation across the organization Build scalable data ecosystems using APIs and open … standards Work with teams and leadership to align data strategy with business goals Set up data governance, quality controls, and compliance frameworks Make data AI-ready and optimize for analytics and machine learning Embed security, privacy, and ethics into all data architecture decisions Lead the overall data architecture vision across different business areas Qualifications More ❯

Associate Director – Data & AI Governance Location: London (Hybrid) Permanent, Full-Time Are you an experienced Data & AI Governance leader ready to drive meaningful change? We’re hiring an Associate Director to lead a portfolio of high-impact client engagements, shape governance strategy, and develop a best-in-class consulting team. The Opportunity Join a high … growth consultancy at the forefront of data, AI, and cloud transformation. As a senior member of the Data & AI Governance practice, you’ll combine strategic leadership, delivery oversight, and subject matter expertise to help clients unlock value and manage risk in a fast-evolving landscape. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of Data & AI Governance engagements Provide expert advisory across governance frameworks, policy, compliance, and operating models Translate business challenges into structured programmes of work Oversee financial performance across your portfolio (utilisation, margin, revenue) Support business development, pre-sales, and capability planning Mentor and develop consultants across the governance capability Contribute to IP development, frameworks, and thought leadership Engage More ❯

Arthur Financial are supporting a leading global reinsurer to appoint a Chief Data Officer, for a newly created role. The Chief Data Officer will lead the design and implementation of the companies data strategy and roadmap. This will include hiring and developing a team, data governance and adoption of big data and AI tooling. … Responsibilities Ownership of the following areas; Data Model, Data Strategy, Data Governance & Quality, Analytics and Insights, Big Data and AI. Hiring and leading a team of data professional as well as managing outsource providers Requirements Experience of working in a Chief Data Officer, Head of Data or data leadership role within … the Specialty Insurance market Previous, working knowledge of the global reinsurance market Proven track record in designing data functions and bringing business users on a journey of adoption Track record in delivering data driven transformation More ❯

Role: Senior Data Analyst - Broking Data Migration & Analytics Location: London/Hybrid (2–3 days on-site per week) Dept: Data & Analytics Reports to: Head of Data/Chief Product Officer Salary: £75,000 - £90,000 p/a + package We’re transforming how commercial insurance brokers work - helping them eliminate re-keying, connect seamlessly … to insurer APIs, and make smarter, data-driven decisions. Our platform modernises broker operations by capturing, enriching, and analysing data to unlock efficiencies and insight across the broking lifecycle. We’re looking for a Senior Data Analyst with deep experience in broking data migration and analytics to help us build robust data foundations and deliver … valuable insights for brokers, insurers, and internal teams. Role Overview: You’ll play a key role in designing, managing, and delivering data migration and analytics initiatives across our client implementations and platform development. Working closely with product, engineering, and customer success teams, you’ll ensure broker data is migrated accurately, transformed intelligently, and leveraged for meaningful analysis and More ❯

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 p/a + package A modern software provider to commercial insurance brokers in the UK. Our mission is to enable brokers to record data once, eliminate re-keying, streamline insurer quote binding via APIs, improve data infrastructure, and help brokers deliver the best risk advice and protection for small businesses. Role Overview … We are looking for a Data & Analytics Business Analyst to join our growing product & analytics team. You will work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders (brokers, insurers) to define, enhance, and deliver data-driven features and reports. You’ll help turn business questions into analytics, define requirements, and make sure our data systems support scalable, actionable … insight. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with product, engineering, and external users (brokers/insurers) to gather, clarify, and document data and reporting requirements. Translate business questions into metrics, dashboards, or analytic models. Specify data pipelines, data sources, and transformations needed to support analytics use cases. Define and monitor KPIs related to quote & bind speed, lead conversion, policy renewals More ❯

base + 10% bonus Hybrid in London Join a growing InfoSec team at a pivotal time for a global financial institution. This is an IT Security Manager role with governance oversight, guiding InfoSec operations, mentoring analysts, and translating security frameworks into practical, actionable steps. You’ll influence policy, architecture, and data governance, all while supporting the secure … management required) Adaptability to a medium-sized, SME environment What you’ll be doing: Security oversight: Guide InfoSec operations with practical, hands-on input on incidents and risk mitigation Data governance: Drive data protection, labelling, and retention projects using Microsoft Purview Third-party risk: Support supplier security assessments and guide analysts’ work (tools like Panorays) Cloud & architecture … Advise on Azure security, shared responsibility models, and zero trust principles ISO27001 support: Maintain ISMS controls and governance, assist with policy implementation Mentoring & guidance: Support analysts with technical and governance expertise, acting as deputy for Head of InfoSec when needed Project involvement: Key InfoSec input for new market expansion and business initiatives Tech & tools you’ll use: Microsoft More ❯

Vice President, Technology Transformation (Data) Hybrid (London) Up to £140,000 + Discretionary Bonus About the Role We’re looking for a Vice President of Technology Transformation (Data) to lead data strategy, diligence, and execution across a leading private equity fund and its portfolio companies. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded data leader … with deep experience in data strategy, transformation, and financial services, ideally within private equity or consulting. You’ll drive data-led value creation initiatives across multiple businesses, shaping how data is leveraged to unlock growth, efficiency, and innovation. What You’ll Do Lead data diligence for new investments, identifying value creation opportunities and assessing data maturity. Design and execute data strategies across the portfolio, driving improvements in data infrastructure, quality, and insight generation. Conduct data maturity assessments and build strategic roadmaps for enhanced data capabilities. Track and support transformation initiatives, ensuring portfolio companies deliver measurable outcomes from data-driven initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders across portfolio companies to embed More ❯

Senior Data Engineer ( SQL/BigQuery/Airflow/Terraform ) London/Hybrid 70-80k base plus super and equity A fast-growing, data-driven organisation is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure and workflows that power analytics and decision-making across the business. This role suits an … engineer who’s passionate about data warehousing, data operations, and cloud infrastructure, with strong technical foundations and a focus on delivering robust, production-ready solutions. This will suit an experienced Data Engineer with a passion for the modern tech stack and an appetite for AI, ideally from a start-up or Tech company background. If you’re … proactive, ambitious and ready to join a rocketship that’s well and truly taking off, this one is for you! Day to day responsibilities for the Senior Data Engineer ( SQL/BigQuery/Airflow/Terraform ) include : Build and maintain data pipelines and warehouse solutions using BigQuery (or similar cloud platforms). Write high-performance SQL and implement More ❯

manager Job Purpose The Business Intelligence (BI) Reporting Lead will be the organisation’s leading expert in Power BI and other reporting tools, playing a key role in enhancing data maturity and enabling data-driven decision-making. They will oversee the full lifecycle of BI reports and dashboards, from requirements gathering through to design, deployment, maintenance, and optimisation … while providing best practice guidance on reporting across business systems such as Dynamics and Assemble. The role involves complex data troubleshooting, process improvement, and collaboration across departments to resolve data quality issues and enhance reporting capabilities. The BI Reporting Lead will also contribute to the broader data and digital strategy, particularly within Microsoft Azure data architecture … Responsibilities and Accountabilities Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of robust organisation-wide BI best practices and standards, embedding a “hub and spoke” model that ensures alignment with governance, security, and data usage policies. BI Expertise: Act as the organisation’s BI reporting expert, collaborating with IT to develop, procure, and optimise BI tools, including the extraction More ❯

Data Architect – Hybrid (2 days/week in Reading or Wetherby) Are you ready to define how data powers decision-making, AI, and innovation in a scaling SaaS business? I'm hiring a Data Architect to lead the creation and delivery of a multi-year data strategy at Proactis. This is a high-impact role where … you’ll design modern data architectures, embed governance frameworks, and mentor technical teams - all while enabling analytics and AI across the organisation. The Business Proactis is a leading SaaS provider helping organisations streamline procurement and finance operations. With a strong customer base across public and private sectors, they're on a mission to modernise their technology landscape and … build future-proof solutions that scale. The Role You’ll be responsible for: Defining and owning the company-wide data strategy . Designing scalable data architectures (warehouses, lakes, models). Embedding governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and ensuring compliance. Introducing and optimising Azure data tools (Fabric, Synapse, Purview, Data Factory). Supporting AI and analytics More ❯

Data Architect – Hybrid (2 days/week in Reading or Wetherby) Are you ready to define how data powers decision-making, AI, and innovation in a scaling SaaS business? I'm hiring a Data Architect to lead the creation and delivery of a multi-year data strategy at Proactis. This is a high-impact role where … you’ll design modern data architectures, embed governance frameworks, and mentor technical teams - all while enabling analytics and AI across the organisation. The Business Proactis is a leading SaaS provider helping organisations streamline procurement and finance operations. With a strong customer base across public and private sectors, they're on a mission to modernise their technology landscape and … build future-proof solutions that scale. The Role You’ll be responsible for: Defining and owning the company-wide data strategy . Designing scalable data architectures (warehouses, lakes, models). Embedding governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and ensuring compliance. Introducing and optimising Azure data tools (Fabric, Synapse, Purview, Data Factory). Supporting AI and analytics More ❯

Data Solutions Architect Reading (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site per week)Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus Are you ready to architect the next generation of data-driven solutions We're looking for a Data Solutions Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping how our client harnesses data, automation, and AI … to power smarter decisions, stronger performance. As part of the UK IT Senior Leadership Team, you'll be both a strategic influencer and a hands on technical expert, guiding data strategy, designing modern architectures, and delivering solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power BI/Fabric, Azure, and Power Platform (Power Apps & Power Automate). This is a unique … opportunity to lead innovation while remaining deeply connected to the technology that makes it possible. As Data Solutions Architect you will: Define and deliver the UK data and analytics strategy in alignment with business goals. Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures using the Microsoft stack. Champion the use of self-service analytics and promote a More ❯