Head of Data

Head of Data – Permanent, Poole, Dorset (MUST live within commutable distance, as this role will be primarily onsite, with some capacity to work from home) Salary – Circa £75k plus benefits Our client provides, innovative fully managed solutions within the automotive fleet management sector. We are seeking an experienced Head of Data to lead a data team through a transformative journey, positioning data as a central pillar of the business strategy. This role will oversee a diverse team of specialists including Data Quality Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Science Engineers, and Business Intelligence professionals, while championing a mantra of "Powered by technology, underpinned by people." Key Responsibilities of the role: Guide and coach data teams on data analytics, vision and best practices. Lead data-driven innovation, including ingestion, extraction and presentation. Connect data initiatives directly to business outcomes and KPIs. Drive forward data products and services with internal and external customers. Serve as the guarantor of data security quality, ensuring consistency and reliability across business areas. Guide teams in transforming data into actionable business insights, driving strategy and decision making. Work closely with technology, operational and customer focused teams. Remove roadblocks and ensure teams remain focused on delivering value. Proficiency in data analytics, vision and driving a Single Source of Truth methodology. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement practices, and cloud-based technologies. Serve as the bridge between technical data concepts and business applications. Monitor sprint progress and key performance metrics to drive efficiency. Skills & Qualifications required to do the job: A minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Head of Data role or relevant background/experience. Strong experience in Data, delivery, strategy and expanding insights Strong experience executing comprehensive data strategy aligned with business objectives Strong collaboration skills, ability to work closely and tightly with stakeholders, data quality analysts, data engineer, data science engineer, BI engineer and business insights engineer Strong knowledge and experience utilising CI/CD pipelines to enhance product delivery capabilities Lead the modernisation of data platforms and infrastructure, utilising our cloud-first architecture Experience implementing centralised data reporting platforms Experience In Resource Management Experienced in fostering a business wide data-driven culture, promoting data literacy and analytical thinking. Ability to lead on Single Source of Truth methodology Experience with cloud deployments and management thereof Experience in presenting analysis and visualisations in a clear way to communicate complex messages to technical and nontechnical audiences Ability to work under pressure and follow company policies and procedures Excellent organisational, interpersonal and facilitation skills Ability to work accurately at speed Analytical and problem solving oriented Recruit, mentor and manage data professionals to meet evolving business needs A Level or equivalent in relevant subjects / Further Education/University course in relevant field. This is an excellent opportunity to join at a period of extensive growth within a forward-thinking organisation.