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# Director of Data

- **Company:** Harnham
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £140,000.0 - £180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Business Systems, Data Strategy, Data Analytics, Data Management
- **Published:** October 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/director-of-data/57438536

## About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on leader who can balance strategy with execution.

You'll likely bring:

 * Experience leading multiple technology, data or analytics functions
 * A strong understanding of data platforms, architecture and business systems
 * Proven success driving change in fast-paced, evolving environments
 * Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills
 * Confidence making decisions and creating organisational alignment
 * A collaborative leadership style with the ability to build high-performing teams

## Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced technology and data leader to join a fast-growing, data-driven business undergoing significant transformation.

This role will take ownership of multiple functions across Data, Analytics, Engineering, IT and Business Systems, bringing together established teams under a single vision while accelerating the use of data and AI across the organisation.
The Role

You will be responsible for:

 * Leading and developing multidisciplinary technology and data teams
 * Driving a unified data and technology strategy across the business
 * Creating a 360-degree view of customers through improved data utilisation
 * Identifying opportunities to leverage AI for business value and operational efficiency
 * Aligning technical and commercial stakeholders around key priorities
 * Enhancing customer insight, decision-making and revenue growth
 * Delivering quick wins while shaping long-term capability, Exposure to AI initiatives, customer analytics, product-led organisations or high-growth businesses would be advantageous.
Why Join?

 * Significant scope to shape the future direction of the business
 * Ownership of multiple strategic functions
 * High levels of autonomy and decision-making authority
 * Executive-level visibility and influence
 * Opportunity to drive AI, data and technology transformation at scale
 * A business with strong foundations and ambitious growth plans

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technology and data leader looking to make a visible impact within a growing organisation where innovation, pace and collaboration are highly valued.

Find out more and apply via the link below!
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