1 to 25 of 42 Permanent Data Strategy Jobs in the Thames Valley

Arthur Financial are supporting a leading global reinsurer to appoint a Chief Data Officer, for a newly created role. The Chief Data Officer will lead the design and implementation of the companies data strategy and roadmap. This will include hiring and developing a team, data governance and adoption of big data and AI tooling. … Responsibilities Ownership of the following areas; Data Model, Data Strategy, Data Governance & Quality, Analytics and Insights, Big Data and AI. Hiring and leading a team of data professional as well as managing outsource providers Requirements Experience of working in a Chief Data Officer, Head of Data or data leadership role within … the Specialty Insurance market Previous, working knowledge of the global reinsurance market Proven track record in designing data functions and bringing business users on a journey of adoption Track record in delivering data driven transformation More ❯

is a digital consultancy operating as market-leading specialists in the Financial Services world. We are looking for an experienced specialist with a holistic, end-to-end understanding of data services, from data strategy and governance to advanced analytics, AI/ML, data engineering, and business intelligence. In addition, your expertise in the financial services industries … will be crucial in crafting tailored solutions that address industry-specific challenges. The Role Identify and develop market opportunities for data solutions in the FS industries. Engage with clients to understand their data challenges and design tailored solutions. Support and lead sales efforts, including proposals, presentations, and strategic partnerships. Oversee the end-to-end execution of data-driven transformation projects. Ensure high-quality delivery across data strategy, governance, engineering, analytics, and AI solutions. Balance hands-on involvement with delegation to build a scalable delivery model. Recruit, mentor, and grow a team of data professionals (data engineers, analysts, scientists, etc.). Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Establish thought leadership More ❯

Profectus are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation at the forefront of safety & intelligence research. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Data Strategy Lead to take full ownership of their external data governance and acquisition strategy. This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for setting the direction of … the data governance function and developing and delivering the overall strategy to ensure the business has access to the right external data sources. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and experienced in building and managing supplier relationships. The Role: As Data Strategy Lead , you will play a pivotal role in … building the business’s approach to external data acquisition and governance. Your remit will cover everything from strategy and stakeholder engagement to supplier negotiation and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Setting Strategic Direction - Define and lead the organisation’s data governance and external data acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial and research objectives. Functional Leadership - Act More ❯

Profectus are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation at the forefront of safety & intelligence research. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Data Strategy Lead to take full ownership of their external data governance and acquisition strategy. This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for setting the direction of … the data governance function and developing and delivering the overall strategy to ensure the business has access to the right external data sources. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and experienced in building and managing supplier relationships. The Role: As Data Strategy Lead , you will play a pivotal role in … building the business’s approach to external data acquisition and governance. Your remit will cover everything from strategy and stakeholder engagement to supplier negotiation and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Setting Strategic Direction - Define and lead the organisation’s data governance and external data acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial and research objectives. Functional Leadership - Act More ❯

Vice President, Technology Transformation (Data) Hybrid (London) Up to £140,000 + Discretionary Bonus About the Role We’re looking for a Vice President of Technology Transformation (Data) to lead data strategy, diligence, and execution across a leading private equity fund and its portfolio companies. This is a rare opportunity for a commercially minded data leader with deep experience in data strategy, transformation, and financial services, ideally within private equity or consulting. You’ll drive data-led value creation initiatives across multiple businesses, shaping how data is leveraged to unlock growth, efficiency, and innovation. What You’ll Do Lead data diligence for new investments, identifying value creation opportunities and … assessing data maturity. Design and execute data strategies across the portfolio, driving improvements in data infrastructure, quality, and insight generation. Conduct data maturity assessments and build strategic roadmaps for enhanced data capabilities. Track and support transformation initiatives, ensuring portfolio companies deliver measurable outcomes from data-driven initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders across portfolio companies More ❯

Data Management & AI Governance Expert (Capital Markets) Location: London – Cheapside (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 per annum plus benefits, perks and healthcare options Note: Must Have Capital Markets Experience! About the Role We are seeking a Capital Markets Data Management & AI Governance Specialist to join a … thinking and dynamic team within a global financial services organization. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the development and governance of AI solutions and data strategy within the Global Equities and Cross Asset Derivatives business lines. Key Responsibilities Data Governance & Delivery Lead the delivery of key data initiatives and manage high … priority datasets Define critical data elements (CDEs), maintain business glossaries, and implement robust data quality frameworks Identify and manage internal and external data sources, ensuring strong access and sharing controls. AI & Technology Enablement Build tools and processes for metadata management, data quality, and data sharing. Leverage AI and automation tools to improve data governance More ❯

Data Architect – Hybrid (2 days/week in Reading or Wetherby) Are you ready to define how data powers decision-making, AI, and innovation in a scaling SaaS business? I'm hiring a Data Architect to lead the creation and delivery of a multi-year data strategy at Proactis. This is a high-impact role … where you’ll design modern data architectures, embed governance frameworks, and mentor technical teams - all while enabling analytics and AI across the organisation. The Business Proactis is a leading SaaS provider helping organisations streamline procurement and finance operations. With a strong customer base across public and private sectors, they're on a mission to modernise their technology landscape and … build future-proof solutions that scale. The Role You’ll be responsible for: Defining and owning the company-wide data strategy . Designing scalable data architectures (warehouses, lakes, models). Embedding governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and ensuring compliance. Introducing and optimising Azure data tools (Fabric, Synapse, Purview, Data Factory). Supporting AI and analytics More ❯

Data Architect – Hybrid (2 days/week in Reading or Wetherby) Are you ready to define how data powers decision-making, AI, and innovation in a scaling SaaS business? I'm hiring a Data Architect to lead the creation and delivery of a multi-year data strategy at Proactis. This is a high-impact role … where you’ll design modern data architectures, embed governance frameworks, and mentor technical teams - all while enabling analytics and AI across the organisation. The Business Proactis is a leading SaaS provider helping organisations streamline procurement and finance operations. With a strong customer base across public and private sectors, they're on a mission to modernise their technology landscape and … build future-proof solutions that scale. The Role You’ll be responsible for: Defining and owning the company-wide data strategy . Designing scalable data architectures (warehouses, lakes, models). Embedding governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK) and ensuring compliance. Introducing and optimising Azure data tools (Fabric, Synapse, Purview, Data Factory). Supporting AI and analytics More ❯

Data Engineer | Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days WFO) | Salary: £60,000-£80,000 | London Market Insurance experience ESSENTIAL. The Opportunity Are you passionate about building cutting-edge data platforms that drive business growth? Our client is seeking who is a Speciality Insurer a skilled and motivated Data Engineer with Insurance experience to play a key role in … the creation of a brand-new data platform within the Azure ecosystem and Databricks . This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of data innovation, working within a newly formed Data & Analytics team in a long standing London Market Insurer . You’ll help shape the data strategy, improve data quality … and empower the business to make data-driven decisions. As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll work closely with both technical and business stakeholders, leveraging your expertise to design, develop, and optimize a high-performance data platform built on Databricks . This platform will be built to scale, incorporating the latest advancements in data intelligence while More ❯

Data Solutions Architect Reading (Hybrid, 2-3 days on site per week)Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus Are you ready to architect the next generation of data-driven solutions We're looking for a Data Solutions Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping how our client harnesses data, automation, and AI … to power smarter decisions, stronger performance. As part of the UK IT Senior Leadership Team, you'll be both a strategic influencer and a hands on technical expert, guiding data strategy, designing modern architectures, and delivering solutions across the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power BI/Fabric, Azure, and Power Platform (Power Apps & Power Automate). This is a … unique opportunity to lead innovation while remaining deeply connected to the technology that makes it possible. As Data Solutions Architect you will: Define and deliver the UK data and analytics strategy in alignment with business goals. Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures using the Microsoft stack. Champion the use of self-service analytics and More ❯

Databricks Data Engineer | London | £50,000 - £70,000 🧱 Peaple Talent have partnered with a specialist data consultancy delivering services across data engineering, data strategy, data migration, BI & analytics. As a trusted Microsoft Partner, my client are leaders in the industry, with a diverse portfolio of clients and projects. Due to exciting growth plans we … are now looking for a Data Engineer, specialising in Databricks. We are looking for: Demonstratable data engineering/BI skills, with a focus on having delivered in Microsoft Azure Strong experience designing and delivering data solutions in Databricks Proficient with SQL and Python Experience using Big Data technologies such as Apache Spark or PySpark Great communication … skills, effectively participating with Senior Stakeholders Nice to haves: Azure Data Engineering certifications Databricks certifications What's in it for you: 📍Location: London (Hybrid) 💻Remote working: Occasional office visits each month 💰Salary: £50,000-£70,000 DOE 🤝Collaborative culture and great team support 📈Vast L&D opportunities both internally and externally More ❯

GCP Data Engineer | London | £50,000 - £70,000 Peaple Talent have partnered with a specialist data consultancy delivering services across data engineering, data strategy, data migration, BI & analytics. With a diverse portfolio of clients and cutting-edge projects, our client is a trusted name in the data consulting space. Due to exciting growth … plans, we are now looking for a Data Engineer , specialising in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery . We are looking for: Demonstrable data engineering/BI skills, with a focus on having delivered solutions in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Strong experience designing and delivering data solutions using BigQuery Proficient in SQL and Python Experience working with … Big Data technologies such as Apache Spark or PySpark Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders Nice to haves: GCP Data Engineering certifications BigQuery or other GCP tool certifications What’s in it for you: 📍 Location: London (Hybrid) 💻 Remote working: Occasional office visits each month 💰 Salary: £50,000–£70,000 DOE 🤝 Collaborative culture More ❯

Profectus are delighted to be working with a highly regarded organisation at the forefront of safety & intelligence research. They are currently looking to appoint an experienced Data Governance Lead to take full ownership of their external data governance and acquisition strategy. This is a senior leadership role where you will be responsible for setting the direction of the … data governance function and developing and delivering the overall strategy to ensure the business has access to the right external data sources. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, a strategic thinker, and experienced in building and managing supplier relationships. The Role: As Data Governance Lead , you will play a pivotal role in building the … businesss approach to external data acquisition and governance. Your remit will cover everything from strategy and stakeholder engagement to supplier negotiation and compliance. Key responsibilities include: Setting Strategic Direction Define and lead the organisations data governance and external data acquisition strategy, ensuring alignment with commercial and research objectives. Functional Leadership Act as the go-to More ❯

Lead Enterprise Data Architect – Director Level London based with client travel (Hybrid/Flexible) £140,000 + 20% Bonus + £5k Car Allowance – Permanent This is a rare opportunity to step into a Director-level Data Architecture role with huge strategic scope. You’ll be shaping enterprise-wide data strategy, driving practice growth, and delivering high … impact solutions to some of the UK’s most complex organisations. The role sits at the intersection of business and technology — leading engagements that set the standard for modern data-driven transformation, while staying close to emerging tools and AI-driven solutions. What you’ll be doing: Owning the enterprise data strategy across multiple clients and sectors … Leading the design and governance of large-scale, complex data solutions Driving practice development and thought leadership in data and AI Engaging with C-suite stakeholders to shape transformation programmes Guiding teams to deliver high-quality consulting and architecture outcomes Experience required: Strong track record in Enterprise Data Architecture at Director or equivalent level Proven ability to More ❯

Why Join? ✨ Lead high-impact Data & AI consulting projects across multiple sectors. ✨ Collaborative, people-first environment with strong growth trajectory. ✨ Direct exposure to senior clients + strategic transformation work. ✨ Training budget, mentoring & clear career development pathways. ✨ Hybrid working (UK-based) + client-site opportunities. ✨ Competitive package (30 days holiday, pension, performance rewards). Who We’re Looking For: We … re hiring a Senior Consultant (circa 4–6 years’ experience) with a background in data and analytics ideally in consulting . If you’re curious, commercially minded, and passionate about helping clients harness Data & AI for transformation, this is for you. What You’ll Do Lead client workstreams across Data Strategy, Governance, Analytics & AI Transformation Advise … senior stakeholders and translate business goals into Data & AI roadmaps Build and deliver data-driven insights and BI capabilities (Power BI, Tableau, Excel) Pilot AI-led solutions and embed data-driven ways of working Support transformation projects (process mapping, operating model design, change management) Contribute to proposals, pitches, and thought leadership Mentor Analysts and support internal Data More ❯

Snowflake Data Engineer Location: Central London office space by Mansion House/Cannon Street/Monument (EC4V) Transform lives through data and AI Who we are: We deliver powerful data and AI solutions that minimise operational costs, strengthen resilience against risk, and uncover revenue opportunities. Clients can retain expert teams to drive lasting adoption while futureproofing their … workforce with exceptional talent. Since 2016, more than 3,000 data & AI specialists have been created by removing systemic barriers to the tech industry. Work spans a broad range of industries, including financial services, insurance, asset management, pharmaceuticals, energy and natural resources, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and mobility. As a preferred partner of today’s leading technology providers - such as … Databricks, Snowflake and Collibra - delivery is accelerated and revolutionary solutions are co-created. The lives of consultants, clients, and their customers are transformed through data and AI. The Role: We are seeking a Snowflake Data Engineer to lead the design, development and deployment of cloud data platforms and analytics solutions using Snowflake. This combines hands-on engineering More ❯

Urgent Backfill – Senior Data Product Manager/Owner (London Insurance Market) This role is critical to my clients ability to deliver on regulatory commitments to Lloyd’s as well as several high-priority projects . We're thinking outside the box – looking for a strong Data Product Manager or Product Owner with the following profile: ✅ Ideal Experience & Skills … London Insurance Market experience (essential) Hands-on SQL skills – comfortable with data validation and analysis Proven ability to work with data teams and stakeholders to drive delivery Confident presenting to Executive audiences – strong executive presence A proactive, "roll up sleeves" attitude – team player who can lead and do We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground …/Hybrid Contract: Full-Time Start Date: ASAP Industry: Insurance, Lloyd’s Market I am looking for an experienced Regulatory Intelligence Product Owner to lead the delivery of critical data products that support regulatory reporting obligations. You'll work with senior Compliance stakeholders to shape and execute a data strategy, leading a team of analysts and a More ❯

Data Programme Manager - Pharma - £800 Per Day - Outside IR35 A leading pharmaceutical business is seeking a highly motivated Data Programme Manager to drive complex, cross-functional data initiatives with a strong emphasis on AI and enterprise data platforms. This role offers the opportunity to shape how the organisation leverages advanced technologies - including Oracle solutions - to accelerate … drug discovery, improve clinical outcomes, and enhance patient experiences. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Leads the planning, governance, and delivery of data-driven programmes across R&D, clinical, regulatory, and commercial functions. AI & Advanced Analytics: Drives the design and implementation of AI/ML solutions to enable predictive modelling, real-world evidence generation, clinical trial optimisation, and personalised medicine strategies. … Oracle Platform Expertise: Oversees the implementation, integration, and optimisation of Oracle-based data platforms to ensure scalability, security, and compliance across the enterprise. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborates with senior leaders, scientists, and technology partners to align business needs with data, AI, and Oracle platform opportunities. Data Strategy & Architecture: Ensures adherence to data governance frameworks, FAIR principles More ❯

Data Architect (SQL Azure) Milton Keynes/WFH to £90k Are you a Data technologist with data architecture experience looking for an opportunity to take ownership and make an impact? You could be progressing your career at a well known household name within the fast food space as they invest heavily in their data strategy. As … the Data Architect you'll be instrumental in delivering a modern cloud based data infrastructure, they have 16 million customer data points across the UK and Ireland that they're looking to use this to optimise customer retention, product quality and speedy and efficient delivery to the customer. Initially you'll be responsible for migrating the current … on-premise data platform to Azure using Databricks; you'll collaborate with the Head of Digital and AI to modernise the current Data infrastructure and monetise the data available, working with senior business stakeholders to deliver tangible business value. Location/WFH: There's a hybrid work from home policy; you'll join colleagues in the Milton More ❯

Technical Data Architect (Azure) Milton Keynes/WFH to £90k Are you a Data technologist with data architecture experience looking for an opportunity to take ownership and make an impact? You could be progressing your career at a well known household name within the fast food space as they invest heavily in their data strategy. As … the Technical Data Architect you'll be instrumental in delivering a modern cloud based data infrastructure, they have 16 million customer data points across the UK and Ireland that they're looking to use this to optimise customer retention, product quality and speedy and efficient delivery to the customer. Initially you'll be responsible for migrating the … current on-premise data platform to Azure using Databricks; you'll collaborate with the Head of Digital and AI to modernise the current Data infrastructure and monetise the data available, working with senior business stakeholders to deliver tangible business value. Location/WFH: There's a hybrid work from home policy; you'll join colleagues in the More ❯

We are looking for Data Engineers suitable for a group of world-class investment and trading firms that are actively expanding their data engineering functions. Each environment is highly technical, research-driven, and deeply data-centric — offering the opportunity to work on systems and pipelines that directly influence investment decisions. These positions sit within core data teams, responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure that underpins everything from quantitative research to real-time trading and analytics. You’ll work closely with developers, data scientists, and researchers to ensure clean, accurate, and reliable data is available across the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for early-career engineers (1–5 years’ experience) who want … to accelerate their development in an environment that values intellectual curiosity, technical depth, and end-to-end ownership. The Role Design, build, and optimise data pipelines and ETL processes that feed critical research and trading systems. Engineer scalable, automated solutions for data ingestion, cleaning, and validation across multiple structured and unstructured sources. Collaborate with researchers, technologists, and analysts More ❯

Job Description – Data Architect Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to collaborate with stakeholders and design innovative, scalable, and high-performance data solutions. The role involves shaping enterprise-wide data architectures, developing strategies and governance frameworks, and ensuring solutions align with business objectives and technology strategies. You will play a key role in … communicating data findings, building integrations, and delivering real-world value through modern data capabilities. Key Responsibilities Partner with stakeholders to understand requirements, conduct discoveries, and design data-driven solutions that are scalable, performant, and resilient. Clearly and concisely communicate data architecture, strategies, and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. Apply data architecture principles … to solve complex challenges, including the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data architectures aligned with business and IT strategies. Define and implement data strategies, governance frameworks, and operating models (spanning technology, people, and processes). Design and maintain data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) across databases, data lakes, and warehouses. Enable data integration with More ❯

Lead Data Engineer (Azure Stack) £95k + 10% bonus Hybrid – 1 day a week Central London I’m helping a growing fintech find their next Lead Data Engineer, they are looking for someone who loves building modern data platforms in Azure and wants to make a genuine impact. This role offers the best of both worlds by … allowing you to lead from the front while staying hands-on with the tech. You’ll shape the architecture, mentor the team, and help drive a modern, data-driven culture all within a collaborative environment that values innovation and ownership. Tech you’ll be working with: Azure Data Lake Azure Synapse Databricks Data Factory Python, SQL, PySpark … Terraform, GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines You’ll thrive here if you: Have strong experience building and leading Azure-based data platforms Enjoy mentoring and guiding other engineers Love designing scalable, automated data pipelines Bring a hands-on approach and enjoy problem-solving Want to shape data strategy in a growing fintech If you’re More ❯

Principal Data Consultant London - 2 days a week onsite Permanent £ 9 5,000 - £ 100 ,000 plus Flexi-hours, Private Healthcare and much more! We are supporting an established, award-winning Data consultancy that are on the search for an experienced Data professional to join them on a permanent basis They were founded over 10 years ago and … are specialists in AI, Data Strategy and Analytics and work with global blue chips, SMEs and ambitious scale-ups, previous clients include Dominos, ScS and Fortnum & Mason This role sits within the consulting team where you will work closely with clients and be responsible for building and leading projects from a technical point of view. You need to … have strong hands-on experience with Data Warehousing, SAP Business Objects Data Services, SAP Business Objects, and Crystal Reports We are looking for people with experience in the following: In-depth knowledge of SQL and Data Warehousing concepts, with hands-on experience in data modeling and database design Experience with SAP Business Objects for business intelligence More ❯

Business Intelligence/Data Analyst Full-time, Permanent MUST be UK based, sponsorship is NOT available Do you love transforming data into powerful insights that drive real business decisions? We’re looking for a Business Intelligence/Data Analyst who thrives on solving problems, creating impact, and bringing data to life through innovative reporting and analysis. … What you’ll be doing: Partnering with teams to understand business needs and turning them into meaningful BI solutions Designing and building reports, dashboards, and data models that tell a clear story Developing efficient ETL processes and ensuring data accuracy and integrity Owning projects from start to finish with the freedom to innovate and improve Supporting colleagues with … insights, guidance, and user-friendly reports Staying curious and exploring new tools, methods, and ideas to keep our data strategy moving forward What we’re looking for: Strong SQL skills and hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server BI tools Experience building dashboards in Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms Confidence working with relational databases and ETL processes More ❯