Data Strategy Lead (Kingston Upon Thames)

Data Strategy Lead - Tourism & Arts

📍South West London (Kingston Upon Thames)

💷 up to £63,000 per year

🏡 Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

About the Organisation

Our client is a leading cultural institution, committed to connecting people with history, stories, and experiences in new and inclusive ways. As part of a bold transformation strategy, they are now building a central data capability to help deliver more personalised experiences, increase engagement, and drive smarter decision-making across the organisation.

If you’re passionate about using insight to influence strategy and want to work in a mission-led environment, this is a rare opportunity to lead a transformation from the ground up.

The Role

As Data Strategy Lead, (Internal grading: Senior Manager) you’ll build and lead a new in-house data function. From creating a centralised data warehouse to embedding analytics into marketing, operations, and membership strategy. You’ll be at the centre of the organisation’s shift toward insight-driven decision-making.

You’ll lead a small team and be the go-to voice for data across the organisation, acting as both a strategic advisor and a cultural change agent.

This isn’t just a reporting role, but a chance to create something lasting. You can shape how a beloved institution measures impact, connects with new audiences, and plans for the future.

You’ll Be Responsible For…

• Defining and leading a data strategy aligned to organisational goals, acting as the primary advocate for insight-driven decisions, with execs, trustees, and internal teams
• Managing a new team (Data Analyst and Data Engineer)
• Leading the rollout of a new cloud-based data warehouse, with support from external partners
• Championing the use of data across marketing, membership, eCommerce, sustainability and operations
• Embedding data governance, compliance, and best practices

Who We’re Looking For

• Strong leadership experience within data, analytics or strategy functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, especially with non-technical audiences
• Experience implementing or managing modern data platforms and cloud environments (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Looker) and data warehousing platforms (e.g. Snowflake, Redshift)
• Comfortable in build-phase environments — someone who thrives on shaping new functions and culture

Why This Role is Unique

• You’ll own data transformation, building a modern, respected data capability from day one
• Your work will directly impact how a nationally recognised institution serves its mission
• You’ll engage at senior levels and help shape future hiring, tooling, and strategy
• You’ll leave a visible legacy, in an environment that values trust, creativity, and impact over bureaucracy

Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible arrangements
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Generous employer pension (up to 11%)
• Bonus scheme and annual pay review
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Discounts and perks across cultural sites and services

Interview Process

• 30 minutes screening call with Recruitment Partner (Video-call)
• First round (Video-call) - 15 minutes call with Hiring Manager and Data Leader for cultural fit
• Second round (In person) - Presentation-based interview using a scenario task
• Third Stage (Video-call) - Short final follow-up

Make Insight Count

This is more than a data role, it’s a leadership opportunity to shape how a purpose-driven organisation uses information to connect with people, grow sustainably, and lead with clarity.

📩 Apply now to help our client bring their data vision to life. You can email your CV to tommaso@3search.co.uk

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