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Head of Data

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 650 - 750 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Head of Data | Bristol (Hybrid) | Outside IR35 | £650–£750/day | 6 months

 We’re partnering with a scaling, data‑driven organisation as they invest heavily in their data capability during a period of transformation. The business is evolving from a primarily manual, compliance‑led setup into a more product‑oriented, technology‑enabled operation. Data is a key enabler of that shift, and this contract role will play a central part in laying the foundations.

 The role This is a hands-on Head of Data contract focused on building a joined‑up, dependable data platform from a fragmented starting point. You’ll take ownership of data architecture and delivery, working closely with engineering and product leaders to ensure data is reliable, well‑modelled, and embedded into core applications.

 You’ll be expected to operate at both strategic and delivery levels — shaping direction while staying close to the technical detail to ensure progress is made.

 Key responsibilities
Design and own end‑to‑end data architecture from ingestion through to consumption
Build and improve pipelines across APIs, files, and third‑party systems
Establish robust data models to support analytics, workflows, and product features
Introduce data quality, validation, and monitoring practices
Ensure data is accessible and genuinely useful across the business
Work closely with engineering teams to integrate data into applications
Make pragmatic decisions around tooling, orchestration, and platform design
Define standards for testing, deployment, and version control
Collaborate with external partners while shaping longer‑term internal capabilityWhat we’re looking forYou’ll be comfortable stepping into an environment that’s still forming and bringing clarity and structure at pace. Ideal experience includes:

Building and scaling data platforms in SaaS or data‑centric organisations
Strong background in data engineering, modelling, and cloud platforms
Hands‑on experience with tools such as Snowflake, dbt, Azure Data Factory (or equivalents)
Advanced SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets
Experience where data underpins customer‑facing productsIf this is a role that suits your skillset and you are interested in the role then please apply directly or email me your most recent and up to date CV to (url removed)

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