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# Head of Data & Insight

- **Company:** Ayvens
- **Location:** Bristol, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Transformation, Data Retention, Decision Support Systems, Meta-Data Management, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle (Applications), Power BI, SAP NetWeaver Business Warehouse, SAS (Software), SQL Server Integration Services, Cloud Migration, Databricks
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1a74e948b3624ec9

## About the Role

We're seeking an established data leader with:

 * Significant senior leadership experience across data, analytics, business intelligence, governance and data engineering.
 * A proven track record of developing and delivering enterprise-wide data strategies within complex, regulated organisations.
 * Experience leading large-scale cloud transformation programmes and legacy-to-cloud migrations.
 * Strong knowledge of Azure, Databricks, Power BI and modern data architecture principles including lakehouse and warehouse platforms.
 * Experience working with legacy technologies such as Oracle, SQL Server, SAS, SSIS and SAP BW.
 * A strong understanding of data governance, security, compliance, metadata management and regulatory reporting.
 * Experience influencing Board-level and Executive stakeholders and translating technical decisions into tangible business outcomes.
 * Leadership experience across multi-disciplinary teams, including offshore, supplier and third-party partner management.
 * Commercial and budget management expertise.
 * Experience of data product management, self-service BI and AI governance. Financial services, automotive leasing or broader regulated industry experience would be advantageous.
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## Description

As Head of Data & Insight, you will:

 * Define and execute Ayvens UK's data strategy, roadmap and operating model aligned to business priorities and Group standards.
 * Provide expert guidance to the Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior stakeholders on data opportunities, risks and investment decisions.
 * Lead the modernisation of our data landscape, transitioning from legacy technologies including Oracle, SQL Server, SAS, SSIS and SAP BW to Azure, Databricks and Power BI.
 * Oversee the move to a single-tenancy operating model, ensuring effective planning, governance, migration and business adoption.
 * Sponsor and champion enterprise data governance, establishing trusted approaches to data quality, stewardship, lineage, metadata, privacy and regulatory compliance.
 * Lead the strategic data retention agenda and drive delivery of key regulatory and operational change programmes.
 * Develop trusted data products, analytics capabilities and self-service business intelligence solutions that empower colleagues across the organisation.
 * Drive adoption of Power BI and reusable data assets, reducing manual reporting and increasing data-driven decision making.
 * Shape Ayvens UK's approach to AI-enabled data use, ensuring innovation is balanced with appropriate governance and controls.
 * Build, inspire and develop a high-performing Data Office, leading a blend of UK, offshore, Group and supplier resources. Own budgets, supplier relationships, licensing and commercial accountability while ensuring continuity throughout a period of significant change.
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