Head of Data

The Head of Data will be accountable for leading our Data Department, including Data Engineering and Analytics, and for delivering the data strategy, architecture, governance, reporting and modernisation agenda. This is a senior leadership role requiring a balance of strategic direction, technical credibility, delivery oversight and strong stakeholder influence across the business

Client Details

We are the UK's Cash Access and ATM Network that connects virtually all the UK's ATMs and provides communities with access to cash through services such as cashback at retailers' tills, enhanced Post Offices and Banking Hubs. Our network of around 45,000 ATMs connects the country's payment infrastructure and enables the public to access their money easily, conveniently and safely.

Description

The successful Head of Data will be involved with but not limited to:

• Refine and implementing our existing Data Strategy.
• Have a deep understanding of our current technologies, including existing SQL Server environments, and incorporate this knowledge to drive the decommissioning and migration strategy as part of the Database Optimisation programme, including the transition to modern data platforms such as Databricks or Microsoft Fabric and the adoption of modern data engineering practices.
• Select and lead on the delivery of techniques and technologies to deliver resilient, scalable...