Data Platform Lead

Are you a Data Platform Lead looking for a role where you can truly shape how a business uses data? This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Platform Lead to take ownership of a growing data environment and play a key role in driving smarter, data-led decision making across the organisation. As a Data Platform Lead, you'll have real influence - improving data structures, enhancing reporting, and ensuring the business has access to reliable, high-quality insights. This Data Platform Lead position is a permanent, hybrid role based in Peterborough (with flexible working and only 2 days in the office). The successful Data Platform Lead will work closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders, leading a small team and delivering impactful data solutions. If you're a hands-on Data Platform Lead who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and making a visible difference, this role offers the perfect next step. What You'll Be Doing: Taking full ownership of the Core Data Model as the Data Platform Lead Shaping how data is structured, accessed, and used across the business Delivering and improving Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions Ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems Leading and mentoring a small data team Working closely with engineering and architecture teams to evolve the data platform Translating business needs into clear, actionable data solutions Acting as the go-to Data Platform Lead for all data and reporting queries

Proven experience as a Data Platform Lead or in a similar senior data role Strong background in data modelling, analytics, and reporting Hands-on experience with Power BI and SQL Good understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines and data environments Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders A proactive, solutions-focused mindset Experience leading or mentoring others (desirable)

£50,000 - £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) 37.5 hours per week Hybrid working (2 days in the office, flexible remainder) What's in It for You? Quarterly bonus scheme Free gym membership 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Hybrid and flexible working A role with real ownership and influence Career progression in a growing data-driven environment If you're a Data Platform Lead ready to take ownership, drive change, and make a real impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where your work will be seen, valued, and rewarded.