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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Head of Data & AI Compliance - **Company:** urbanbubble ltd - **Location:** Manchester, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £80,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Data Auditing, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Warehousing, Decision Support Systems, Microsoft Data Access Components, Power BI, Standard Sql, Microsoft Fabric, Data Management, Tools for Reporting - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6abcc75df49b729928b2e8cc/apply ## About the Role Essential - Significant experience leading data, analytics, BI or reporting functions. - Experience delivering data, AI or digital transformation strategies. - Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams. - Advanced knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric and modern data platforms. - Experience presenting to executive teams, boards and clients. - Strong understanding of data governance, GDPR and compliance frameworks. - Commercially minded, with the ability to balance innovation, risk and business priorities. - Comfortable moving between strategic leadership and hands-on technical problem solving. Desirable - Experience within Build to Rent, property management or another regulated sector. - Microsoft Data, Power BI or Azure certifications. - Audit, risk or compliance qualifications. - Experience implementing AI solutions, forecasting models or automation tools. Who you are You'll be: - A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. - Passionate about data, technology and innovation. - An excellent communicator who can engage technical and non-technical audiences. - Confident influencing stakeholders at all levels. - Curious, commercially aware and solutions-focused. - Committed to developing high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement. ## Description As our Head of Data, AI & Compliance Assurance, you'll shape how we use data, technology and insight to drive better decisions, stronger performance and exceptional experiences across our communities. Leading a talented team, you'll oversee our data warehouse, reporting and BI capability, AI adoption, and the frameworks that help us measure compliance and operational excellence. You'll be a trusted partner to our Senior Management Team, Board, clients and external stakeholders, helping turn complex data into meaningful insight and ensuring we continue to raise the bar. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance big-picture thinking with practical delivery, setting the strategy, standards and direction while also getting involved in the design, development and review of technical solutions yourself. Above all, you'll help us use data and technology in a way that supports our people, strengthens our communities and enables urbanbubble to keep growing with confidence. Strategic Leadership - Define and deliver urbanbubble's data, AI and compliance strategy. - Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary team. - Set standards for reporting, data quality, governance and audit. - Manage budgets and identify opportunities for future investment. - Ensure business-critical reporting, processes and datasets are resilient and well governed. Data & Business Intelligence - Own our data architecture, reporting platforms, data warehouse and Power BI / Microsoft Fabric environment. - Drive data governance, quality standards and reporting accuracy across the business. - Oversee key client, investor and board reporting. - Expand self-service reporting capabilities and improve data accessibility. AI & Innovation - Lead the adoption of AI and automation across urbanbubble. - Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting and operational efficiency. - Ensure AI usage is governed, secure and aligned with company policy. - Support the development of predictive insights and data-driven decision making. Compliance & Audit - Own and develop our compliance measurement and assurance framework. - Lead operational audit activity across the portfolio. - Provide meaningful compliance reporting and risk insight to leadership teams. - Ensure audit findings are tracked, resolved and embedded into continuous improvement. Stakeholder Management - Present insight, performance and recommendations to senior leaders, clients and board-level audiences. - Act as the senior point of contact for data, reporting, AI and compliance matters. - Support major system reviews, data migrations and business improvement initiatives. ## Related Videos - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [A walkthrough on Responsible AI Frameworks and Case Studies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/509-a-walkthrough-on-responsible-ai-frameworks-and-case-studies) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Inside the AI Revolution: How Microsoft is Empowering the World to Achieve More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/869-inside-the-ai-revolution-how-microsoft-is-empowering-the-world-to-achieve-more) - [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) - [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) ## Related Articles - [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) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)