Head of Data Engineering

Head of Data Engineering

Package:Leadership + Bonus + Car

Location: Surrey, Hybrid. Largely office for the first 3 months.

Must have strong experience with Synapse, Azure and an interest or experience with Fabric.

Newly created role supporting a FTSE 250 organisation and reporting directly into the Group ITD. This role will oversee the Business Intelligence and Data Engineering team and will be responsible for building a BI/Data strategy and roadmap.

This role will be highly visible and will be responsible for building relationships with stakeholders and ensure the BI/Data strategy, roadmap and team are aligned to the business objectives.

The role will lead a small but growing team, currently sitting at 2 people. So this role will be hands on, and could even suit a Business Intelligence / Data Architect style profile. As well as the hands-on BI Leader, BI Manager, or Head of BI/Data within a small team.

Lots of stuff planned, and working within a business where C-level (CFO/CEO) are truly bought into Business Intelligence and Data.

Key areas of the role include:

• Building a BI/Data strategy and roadmap for the business, working closely with the ITD and wider business
• Responsible for Business Intelligence team management including recruitment, appraisals, etc
• Overall accountability for the design and implementation of BI and Data solutions for the business
• Mentoring and coaching the BI/Data community, as well as staying up to date with BI offerings and solutions across the industry (largely Microsoft)
• Translating stakeholder requirements into technical requirements
• Lead and deliver on any BI/Data Projects within the business

Expertise/experience:

• Ex-practitioner that's moved into BI/Data leadership or management, likely someone operating in a Business Intelligence / Data Lead, BI Manager or Head of BI Role
• Experience in implementing cutting edge BI solutions into a well-respected company
• Proven experience within the Microsoft stack, this can be hands on, or leading through people (Power BI / Synapse / Azure / Fabric)

Hybrid based 3/2 in Surrey, at the business HQ. commutable from most surrounding areas including Reading, Bracknell, Slough, Woking, Guildford, Farnham London, Kingston Upon Thames, Hounslow, Epsom and more.