Head of Data
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Posted: 16/04/2025
- £75,000 to £80,000 (DOE)
- Remote First (ask for further details)
- Permanent
Our Data team here at MRJ is delighted to bring to market a brand-new opportunity for a Head of Data on behalf of a leading B2C services company.
Known for their continued investment in both technology and people, this organisation is undergoing an exciting digital transformation. With a significant UK-wide presence already established and a track record of sustained growth, they’re entering a new phase of innovation, with data and technology driving the next chapter… that’s where you come in…
ROLE:
This is a brand-new role working closely with the CTO. You’ll be leading a growing team of data engineers and analysts, shaping and delivering data products that support better decision-making across the business.
Whether it’s building modern data platforms or crafting user-friendly CRM dashboards, you’ll be driving innovation in a company that’s big on insights, automation, and making things work smarter.
Head of Data – Key Responsibilities:
- Defining & Delivering Data Products: Lead the development of enterprise-level data & analytics products, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals.
- Technical Oversight: Provide expertise in data lakes, reporting platforms (e.g. PowerBI), and modern data engineering principles within a Microsoft Azure environment.
- Product Leadership: Own the roadmap, performance, and improvement of both new and existing data services.
- Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with technology teams (digital product, infrastructure, etc.) to ensure seamless deployment and optimisation.
- Leadership & Mentoring: Inspire and develop a team of data specialists, supporting growth through hands-on coaching and agile delivery practices.
What skills you’ll need:
- Deep experience in data & analytics, including hands-on development of data platforms and reporting services.
- Expertise in Microsoft Azure, Synapse, Databricks, PowerBI, and the wider Power Platform.
- Strong product development experience within complex environments — ideally across both legacy and modern tech stacks.
- Experience managing multi-disciplinary or remote teams in an agile delivery setting.
- Strategic thinking with an interest in emerging tech like AI, automation, and intelligent systems.
Why Join:
- Competitive salary of £80k with a remote-first work environment
- Clear path for career progression
- Market-leading L&D opportunities
- Inclusive, collaborative culture
NEXT STEPS:
Apply today and MRJ's lead consultant on this role will be in touch to discuss more and offer inside tips and tricks to nail the interview process
Jody Marks
CEO/Founder