Head of Data

Head of Data - Agency Salary up to £125,000

London - 3 days in the office

This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead a brand-new data function for a fast-growing organisation where data is central to shaping commercial, operational, and strategic decision-making.

The Company They are a dynamic, high-growth business operating in a fast-paced environment where data, insight, and innovation sit at the heart of their strategy. With an integrated model and a broad range of internal stakeholders, they rely on high-quality data to improve performance, unlock efficiency, and support long-term value creation. They are committed to collaboration, empowerment, and a culture built on ownership and continuous improvement.

The Role In this newly created position, you will architect and lead the complete data function from the ground up. You will:

  • Build and deploy a centralised data warehouse using modern cloud technologies.
  • Integrate core business systems to create a single, reliable data environment.
  • Develop high-impact dashboards and reporting for senior leaders and operational teams.
  • Establish robust data pipelines, governance frameworks, and architecture standards.
  • Shape and deliver the organisation's data strategy in alignment with commercial goals.
  • Build and lead a small, high-performing data team.
  • Partner with finance, commercial, and operational teams to deliver actionable insights.
  • Champion data literacy and promote data-driven decision-making across the organisation.

Your Skills and Experience To succeed, you will bring:

  • Strong commercial experience building or scaling data functions in complex or fast-moving environments.
  • Deep technical capability across data warehousing, integration, and analytics, ideally with modern cloud platforms.
  • Confidence in working with multiple data sources and business systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • A proactive, delivery-focused approach and an entrepreneurial mindset.

What They Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • The opportunity to build a data function from scratch and shape long-term strategy.
  • A high-impact role with visibility across the senior leadership team.
  • Strong progression and development opportunities within a growing organisation.

How to Apply If this sounds like the right next step for you, please apply with your CV to be considered.

Job Details

Company
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£100,000 - £125,000 per annum
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