Head of Data Warehouse / Data Engineering - Insurance

Head of Data Warehouse / Data Engineering - Insurance

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London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 remote)
£140,000 + 15% bonus + benefits
Permanent | Senior Leadership | My client will wait for the right person
My prestigious speciality insurer is undergoing a major enterprise-wide data and technology transformation , and we are looking for a senior IT leader to take ownership of the implementation and execution of a brand-new Azure-based Data Warehouse / Lakehouse platform .
This is a high-impact, delivery-focused role requiring strong technical credibility, proven leadership, and the gravitas to manage challenging senior stakeholders.
The Opportunity
Data Warehouse / Lakehouse build - design is complete, execution starts now
Azure, Databricks, Medallion Architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold)
At first supporting London Market / Delegated Authority business
Long-term strategic platform with executive sponsorship
Large, distributed team with scope to grow
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new enterprise data platform
Own technical delivery across:
Azure Data Services
Databricks
Enterprise data modelling & warehouse development
Act as the senior IT interface to the business
Manage and influence senior, demanding stakeholders through significant change
Lead and motivate:
~10 permanent engineers in London
~25 offshore contractors (India & Australia)
Build a high-performing, delivery-driven data engineering function
This is not a data analytics, BI, or reporting role.
This role sits firmly in IT / Data Engineering / Platform Delivery .
What We're Looking For
Essential
Senior IT / Technical leadership background
Proven experience delivering a large-scale Data Warehouse or Lakehouse platforms
Strong hands-on knowledge of:
Azure
Databricks
Data Engineering & Data Warehouse architecture
Insurance industry experience (any line of business)
Experience managing large, geographically distributed teams
Confident, resilient stakeholder manager with experience handling strong personalities
London-based, comfortable with hybrid xwzovoh working
Not Suitable If
Your background is primarily data analytics, BI, or reporting
You have not led complex technical implementations
You prefer consensus-only stakeholder environments
What Makes This Role Different
High-visibility, business-critical programme
Executive backing and clear mandate
Real authority to lead, challenge, and deliver
Significant people leadership and long-term platform ownership
Package
£140,000 base salary
15% bonus
Strong pension and benefits
Apply Now
If you are a technically credible, strong-minded leader who thrives in complex, high-expectation environments and wants to leave a lasting mark on a global organisation, we want to hear from you.