Head of Data

A well-established professional services business is hiring a Head of Data to play a key role in building and optimising its modern cloud data environment. This is a technical, hands-on role with team management responsibilities – ideal for someone who wants to stay close to the tech while guiding and developing a growing team.

Role: Head of Data

Salary: £80,000 - £110,000

Location: Guildford – 5 days per week onsite

What you’ll be doing:

• Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines and architecture
• Work hands-on with PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake to deliver high-performance solutions
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and data-driven solutions
• Ensure best practice in data governance, quality, and security
• Manage and mentor engineers, helping them grow while contributing directly to delivery
• Support the company’s AI roadmap by developing and scaling the data environment

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or Senior Data Engineer with some team leadership responsibilities
• Strong technical expertise with PySpark, Databricks, Azure, and Data Lake
• Deep understanding of data architecture and ETL processes in cloud environments
• The ability to balance coding and technical delivery with people management
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What’s on offer:

• Salary £80,000 - £110,000
• Onsite role – Guildford HQ, 5 days per week
• The chance to work on cutting-edge data projects within a modern data stack
• Play a central role in building the foundations that will fuel the company’s AI roadmap
• A brilliant opportunity for a highly energetic, ambitious technical professional who is passionate about data and ready to step up into a role combining delivery with people management

If you’re looking for a career-defining role where you can stay hands-on while shaping the future of a team and data platform, we’d love to hear from you.