Head of Data

<strong>Head of Data Bristol (Hybrid) Outside IR35 £650-£750/day 6 months</strong> 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.<strong>Key responsibilities</strong><ul><li>Design and own end-to-end data architecture from ingestion through to consumption</li><li>Build and improve pipelines across APIs, files, and third-party systems</li><li>Establish robust data models to support analytics, workflows, and product features</li><li>Introduce data quality, validation, and monitoring practices</li><li>Ensure data is accessible and genuinely useful across the business</li><li>Work closely with engineering teams to integrate data into applications</li><li>Make pragmatic decisions around tooling, orchestration, and platform design</li><li>Define standards for testing, deployment, and version control</li><li>Collaborate with external partners while shaping longer-term internal capability</li></ul><strong>What we're looking for</strong>You'll be comfortable stepping into an environment that's still forming and bringing clarity and structure at pace. Ideal experience includes:<ul><li>Building and scaling data platforms in SaaS or data-centric organisations</li><li>Strong background in data engineering, modelling, and cloud platforms</li><li>Hands-on experience with tools such as Snowflake, dbt, Azure Data Factory (or equivalents)</li><li>Advanced SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets</li><li>Experience where data underpins customer-facing products</li></ul>If 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 .<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?tnOcX87vYBvJYYAcyGdBERkqj9tAFLwOp" width="0" height="0" />