Head of Data Warehouse / Data Engineering - Insurance

Head of Data Warehouse / Data Engineering - Insurance

London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 remote)

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£140,000 + 15% bonus + benefits
Permanent | Senior Leadership | My client will wait for the right person

My prestigious speciality insurer is undergoing a major enterprise-wide data and technology transformation , and we are looking for a senior IT leader to take ownership of the implementation and execution of a brand-new Azure-based Data Warehouse / Lakehouse platform .

This is a high-impact, delivery-focused role requiring strong technical credibility, proven leadership, and the gravitas to manage challenging senior stakeholders.

The Opportunity

• Data Warehouse / Lakehouse build - design is complete, execution starts now
• Azure, Databricks, Medallion Architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold)
• At first supporting London Market / Delegated Authority business
• Long-term strategic platform with executive sponsorship
• Large, distributed team with scope to grow

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new enterprise data platform
• Own technical delivery across:
  • Azure Data Services
  • Databricks
  • Enterprise data modelling & warehouse development
• Act as the senior IT interface to the business
• Manage and influence senior, demanding stakeholders through significant change
• Lead and motivate:
  • ~10 permanent engineers in London
  • ~25 offshore contractors (India & Australia)
• Build a high-performing, delivery-driven data engineering function

This is not a data analytics, BI, or reporting role. xkybehq
This role sits firmly in IT / Data Engineering / Platform Delivery .

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Senior IT / Technical leadership background
• Proven experience delivering a large-scale Data Warehouse or Lakehouse platforms
• Strong hands-on knowledge of:
  • Azure
  • Databricks
  • Data Engineering & Data Warehouse architecture
• Insurance industry experience (any line of business)
• Experience managing large, geographically distributed teams
• Confident, resilient stakeholder manager with experience handling strong personalities
• London-based, comfortable with hybrid working

Not Suitable If

• Your background is primarily data analytics, BI, or reporting
• You have not led complex technical implementations
• You prefer consensus-only stakeholder environments

What Makes This Role Different

• High-visibility, business-critical programme
• Executive backing and clear mandate
• Real authority to lead, challenge, and deliver
• Significant people leadership and long-term platform ownership

Package

• £140,000 base salary
• 15% bonus
• Strong pension and benefits

Apply Now

If you are a technically credible, strong-minded leader who thrives in complex, high-expectation environments and wants to leave a lasting mark on a global organisation, we want to hear from you.