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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Platform Lead - **Company:** Newsquest Media Group - **Location:** UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, BigQuery, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning, Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Data Lakes, Data Analytics, Data Management - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ac25035d412fb1e ## About the Role * Proven experience leading the implementation, migration or modernisation of an enterprise-scale data platform. * Demonstrable experience delivering a data warehouse, data lake, lakehouse or modern cloud-based data platform within a medium or large organisation. * Strong understanding of data architecture, data integration, governance, security and data management best practices. * Experience successfully delivering complex data transformation programmes from discovery and design through to implementation, stabilisation and optimisation. * Strong programme and project management skills, including planning, stakeholder management, risk management and resource coordination. * Experience working within multi-site organisations with diverse stakeholders, systems and data requirements. * Ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and translate business requirements into effective technical solutions. * Experience collaborating with IT teams, engineers, suppliers and business leaders to deliver business-critical change. * Knowledge of modern data platforms and technologies such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, Snowflake, BigQuery or similar. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage both technical and non-technical audiences. * A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach with the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on programme leadership. Desirable * Experience within publishing, media, digital, subscription or customer-focused organisations. * Experience developing and implementing data governance frameworks and operating models. * Knowledge of Power BI or other modern business intelligence platforms. * Understanding of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics capabilities. * Experience leading teams within data engineering, analytics or platform functions. ## Description * Lead the modernisation and transformation of Newsquest's data platform and supporting architecture, creating a scalable, secure and sustainable foundation for future growth. * Define and deliver a roadmap for data migration, integration, governance, reporting and analytics capabilities. * Lead the implementation of a modern data platform, including the development of a data warehouse, data lake, lakehouse or equivalent cloud-based solution. * Work with stakeholders across the business to understand requirements and translate them into practical data solutions that deliver measurable business value. * Collaborate closely with IT teams, data engineers, system owners and third-party suppliers to ensure successful project delivery. * Manage programme plans, budgets, risks, dependencies and resources across multiple workstreams. * Establish and embed robust data governance, ownership and quality standards across the organisation, increasing confidence and trust in business data. * Lead and support internal data engineering resources, ensuring successful delivery of platform objectives. * Drive platform adoption across the business, improving accessibility to trusted data and reducing reliance on manual processes. * Oversee post-implementation stabilisation, optimisation and continuous improvement activities, ensuring the platform continues to evolve alongside business requirements. * Identify future opportunities to enhance reporting, analytics, automation and data-driven decision-making. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)