Head of Data Platform

HEAD OF DATA PLATFORM

LONDON

£110,000

THE COMPANY

Backed by AXA and powered by smart tech, this company provider is transforming how the UK insures all types of homes. As they undergo a major data transformation, this role offers the chance to shape the data future of a mission-led, tech-forward insurer.

THE ROLE

As Head of Data Platform, you will lead the development and evolution of a modern, scalable data platform. With a major migration underway and ambitious plans to enable AI-driven insights across the business, this is a hands-on leadership role with strategic influence, architectural ownership, and real scope to shape the future of data at the company.

Specifically, you can expect to be involved in the following:

• Overseeing a small team of Data Engineers, with scope to build and upskill the function
• Leading and executing a data platform migration into Google Cloud Platform (GCP)-initially in partnership with a consultancy
• Owning all aspects of the data warehouse, ETL/ELT, and platform infrastructure (DevOps, FinOps)
• Driving forward best practices in data governance, access control, and architecture
• Collaborating cross-functionally with pricing, analytics, IT, and commercial teams
• Helping shape the long-term strategy and roadmap for platform evolution, including future capabilities like AI, Gemini, and self-serve analytics

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

The successful Head of Data Platform will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong hands-on background in data engineering, with 5+ years working on modern data platforms
• Experience leading cloud data migrations-GCP and BigQuery strongly preferred
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, dbt, Airflow, Terraform and other modern tooling
• Excellent understanding of data architecture, governance, and DevOps best practices
• Proven leadership or team management experience within a regulated or mid-to-large tech-driven company
• Comfortable being both strategic and hands-on in a fast-moving, evolving environment

BENEFITS

The successful Head of Data Platform will receive the following benefits:

• Salary up to £110,000
• Performance-based bonus
• Hybrid working, 2/3 days in South West London
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical and life insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Impactful work at the core of a business with a clear social mission

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your resume/CV to Joana Alves via the Apply link on this page.