Head of Data

Head of Data – Azure & Databricks | Permanent | Hybrid (2–3 Days in London)

Flexible salary + comprehensive benefits package – contact us to learn more!

Are you ready to lead the evolution of a cutting-edge data platform? My client is seeking a visionary Head of Data to define and drive their data strategy, leveraging Azure and Databricks to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that empower analytics and decision-making across the business.

What You'll Do

• Own the data strategy: Shape and evolve a modern hybrid data platform to meet current and future business needs.
• Architect and optimize: Design robust data pipelines for large-scale ingestion, transformation, and delivery across diverse sources.
• Champion best practices: Ensure orchestration, monitoring, and governance standards for reliable, secure data flows.
• Drive innovation: Implement smart storage, compute allocation, and caching techniques for performance and cost efficiency.
• Lead and inspire: Manage and mentor a team of data engineers and BI developers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Deliver insights: Oversee dashboards and data products that align with business priorities and enable actionable intelligence.
• Govern and protect: Enforce strong data governance, quality standards, and security protocols across the data estate.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership in data engineering and analytics, ideally within Azure and Databricks ecosystems.
• Expertise in ETL orchestration, Azure Data Factory, and medallion architecture.
• Strong experience with Power BI, DAX, and KPI-driven dashboarding.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.
• Background in construction, project delivery, or similar data-rich environments is a plus.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Interviews are limited and scheduled for next week – this role will be filled by the end of the month.

If you're interested, send your CV to b.forbes@tenthrevolution.com or call 0191 338 7522 today.

Please Note:

• Permanent role for UK residents only.
• No sponsorship available – you must have the right to work in the UK.
• Some roles may require successful background checks (DBS and Credit Check).

About Us:

TRG is the UK's leading recruiter for Power BI and Azure Data Platform roles. We proudly sponsor SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, and multiple user groups nationwide. For confidential discussions about your job search or hiring needs, contact me directly at b.forbes@tenthrevolution.com.