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# Head of Data

- **Company:** Gearset Limited
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000 - £120,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Data Strategy, Software Version Control
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/head-of-data/55470105

## About the Role

practices to govern the data platform, including version control, automated testing and CI/CD.Lead objective setting and prioritisation for the data function, and report progress against key business metrics to GTM leadership.Own data tooling budgets and vendor selection processesWork with Legal and Compliance to ensure the data platform and its use meet data protection obligations, including UK GDPR.About you Demonstrated experience developing multi-disciplinary data teams (analytics, data science, data engineering) and delivering a company-wide data roadmap with measurable business outcomes.Experience defining a Data team's approach to AI/ML-driven analytics, including evaluating where LLMs and generative AI tooling can improve data workflows or self-serve analytics.Deep expertise in SQL and data modelling, coupled with a strong grasp of software engineering principles applied to data (version control, automated testing, CI/CD).Strong background working with cloud analytics platforms

## Description

and business processes.Build and nurture an internal data community, ensuring key business metrics are clearly defined, consistently monitored, and embedded seamlessly into our strategic decision-making.What you'll achieveLine manage and develop a multi-disciplinary data team spanning analytics, analytics engineering and data engineering, building business capability within the team.Own the data strategy and roadmap, prioritising short and long-term objectives in partnership with stakeholders across the business.Partner with cross-functional leadership and non-technical stakeholders to align on priorities, embed analytics into strategic decisions, and provide self-serve tooling and support.Guide the future of the Data platform, ensuring the ingestion of necessary data to provide trusted, reusable foundations for company-wide reporting.Develop a data community and deliver training that teaches responsible use of data.Setting and holding team accountable to software engineering best