3 of 3 Permanent Data Governance Jobs in Watford

Head of Data & Intelligence Location: Watford (3 days a week on site) Salary: £110,000-£120,000 + bonus + car allowance About the role: Are you ready to build a modern data function from the ground up? We’re seeking a visionary, strategic, and hands-on Head of Data & Intelligence to lead the creation of a … world-class data ecosystem. This is a greenfield opportunity to shape the data future of a fast-paced, high-growth, international organisation operating across IoT, critical infrastructure, and high-volume real-time data environments. You'll report directly to the CTO and collaborate with the executive board to create a data-driven culture that supports critical … decisions across the business. This is the chance to join a private equity backed business nearing a new cycle. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Leadership Define and evolve the company’s data vision, strategy, and roadmap. Build and lead a multidisciplinary data team, initially comprising engineers and analysts. Champion a data-first culture across all departments. Architecture More ❯

This is a pivotal role in a growing energy business with serious ambitions around data. You’ll shape how data is collected, governed, and used to drive decisions — across operations, risk, and customer delivery. It’s hands-on, strategic, and full of opportunity to lead from the front. What You’ll Be Doing: Designing and developing robust data pipelines to centralise and clean data from multiple sources Building conceptual and physical data models to support reporting and analysis Championing data governance and implementing controls to ensure quality and compliance Developing automated ETL solutions using Microsoft Azure tools Leading best practice in engineering standards, code quality, and peer review Supporting teams through training sessions … and knowledge sharing Main Skills Needed: Proven experience in data engineering, ideally 5+ years Advanced SQL skills and strong knowledge of Azure (Data Lake, Synapse, SQL Server) Comfortable with Python, C#, and working with APIs Familiar with cloud data platforms (Azure essential; AWS useful) Confident designing data architecture and building models from scratch Solid understanding of More ❯

building a best-in-class reporting function to streamline and centralise a reporting model that supports clear decision-making. This is a strategic leadership position that will shape our data culture and make a lasting business impact. Key role and responsibilities: Lead and inspire a team of BI Developers and Analysts to deliver high-quality, impactful reporting Engage with … stakeholders to define and implement a business-wide MI/BI strategy and reporting roadmap Establish and operate a central Reporting Shared Service — delivering trusted, unified data across the organisation Oversee the design and operation of Power BI dashboards and analytics tools to support business performance Champion data governance, process documentation, and reporting best practices via a … Centre of Excellence Support technical data tasks including SQL modelling, ETL/ELT pipelines, API integration, and automation using Python Drive a high-performing, data-literate culture — influencing change and encouraging data-driven decision-making Ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and internal policies while delivering excellent internal service Skills and experience required: Demonstrated experience leading and More ❯