Data Team Lead

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, we continue to build innovative digital services that truly make a difference

.Overview

:We are seeking a seasoned Data Lead to define and deliver a comprehensive data strategy for large-scale, citizen-facing services used by millions. This role involves assessing current data capabilities, defining a future vision, and architecting a roadmap to achieve it—while building and leading the team required to deliver

.Key Responsibilities

:Data Strategy & Governanc

• eLead the end-to-end data strategy across service
• sAssess current (“as-is”) and future (“to-be”) states of data platforms and pipeline
• sDevelop a short- to medium-term strategic roadmap aligned with broader organisational and government data strategie
• sDefine and implement policies, standards, and governance frameworks for secure and scalable data service

sTechnical Leadership & Architectur

• eSelect and evolve data engineering tools, frameworks, and methodologie
• sEnsure alignment with enterprise architecture and technical strategie
• sLead delivery of complex data engineering initiatives across multiple system
• sDesign solutions balancing functional and non-functional requirement

sTeam Design & Deliver

• yDefine optimal team structure, including roles, skills, and capacit
• yBuild and lead multidisciplinary data teams (engineers, analysts, data scientists
• )Mentor and guide team members to ensure high-quality deliver
• yOversee implementation of data platforms, pipelines, and analytical model

sStandards, Compliance & Qualit

• yEnsure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standard
• sEmbed data quality, lineage, and protection practices across system
• sContribute to enterprise-wide data policies and regulatory complianc

eRequired Experience & Skills

• :10+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or analytic
• sProven experience defining and executing data strategies in complex organisation
• sStrong expertise in cloud-based data platforms (AWS preferred
• )Experience with modern ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline framework
• sSolid understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and transformation best practice
• sExperience across the data science/ML lifecycle from prototype to productio
• nExperience working in public sector or regulated environments, with knowledge of GDPR and related standard
• sStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engaging senior stakeholder
• sProven leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilitie

sTech Stack

• :Google Analytic
• sGoogle BigQuer
• yLooker Studi
• oGoogle Tag Manage

rDesirable Experience

• :Experience in public sector or citizen services (e.g., benefits systems
• )Exposure to government frameworks or large-scale transformation programme
• sSecurity clearance (BPSS, SC, or DV) or willingness to obtai

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Diversity & Inclusi

onAt Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supporte

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We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, underrepresented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangemen