Head of Data Platforms

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Define and deliver the organisation’s data platform strategy, architecture and roadmap
• Lead the design and implementation of an AWS-based lakehouse platform, modernising legacy data environments
• Build, mentor and scale a high performing data organisation across engineering, governance, and platform capabilities
• Establish best practices for data governance, security, architecture, and reporting standards
• Oversee platform migration programmes, including the transition of legacy reporting solutions and system decommissioning

• Collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders to drive adoption of data-driven decision making and ensure alignment with organisational objectives, Please register your interest to Mia Randhawa by sending your CV through the ‘Apply’ link Skills

• Financial Services
• AWS
• Data Engineering
• Cloud Platforms
• Data Platform Strategy
• Platform Modernisation
• Data Architecture
• Data Governance
• Data Transformation
• Team Leadership

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• Proven experience leading data platform strategy, architecture and transformation
• Strong track record of building, scaling and developing high-performing data organisations
• Previous experience leading people and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within financial services is highly desirable
• Pragmatic, commercially minded leadership approach with strong judgement and credibility

• Up to £120,000
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• 32 days holiday

Our client is a large organisation undergoing a significant data transformation programme. They are investing heavily in modern data capabilities and a clear ambition to become a more data-driven business. You will join a growing technology and data function where teams across Data, Technology, Operations, Risk, and Commercial functions work closely together to drive strategic outcomes. This is a greenfield opportunity to help shape the future data landscape, influence platform strategy, and build a modern data capability from the ground up.