Head of Data - Oliver James : Job Details

Job Role: Head of Data

Employment Type: Contract - Outside IR35 (Day Rate DOE)

Location: South-East, London UK (Hybrid)

We are looking for an expereiced Head of Data to support one of our key Financial Services clients. This role is a key leadership position, responsible for shaping and delivering a unified data and business intelligence strategy. You'll be driving efficiency, improving reporting capabilities, and ensuring data-driven insights support strategic decision-making across the organisation.

• Develop and implement a roadmap to enhance data and business intelligence capabilities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data gaps and create effective solutions.
• Oversee the integration of data sources to provide a consolidated view of customers and business performance.
• Ensure best practices are followed, drawing on global expertise where relevant.
• Lead and mentor a team, fostering development and knowledge sharing.

• Establish and maintain a consistent framework for management information (MI) and business intelligence (BI) reporting.
• Improve self-service reporting tools to enhance efficiency across teams.
• Deliver insights that support strategic decision-making and market differentiation.
• Work closely with regional data and analytics teams to align with best practices.

• Strong technical background, including proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Experience in developing and executing data strategies.
• Commercial and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience in the UK insurance or financial services sector preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights effectively.

Please apply directly for more information.

*This is NOT a remote position - please only apply if you are comfortable working on a hybrid basis.