Director of Data

2 weeks ago

United Kingdom The Progeny Group Full time

Director of Data

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Leeds or Home-based, UK

Description

As Director of Data, you will lead our data journey and drive innovation in our expanding international business. Owning and implementing a forward-thinking data strategy, your expertise and direction will be central to the next phase of Progeny’s growth. By spearheading the enhancement of our data architecture, and developing both data science and engineering functions, you will enable the generation of insight and vital foresight to support Progeny’s current and future ambitions.

A motivational leader with a passion for nurturing talent, you will continue to develop the Data team and champion continuous professional development. Strategic, creative, and collaborative, you will serve as a key strategic partner across multiple functions, utilising your deep technical expertise, sector knowledge, and track record of building high-performing teams to develop a first-class data-driven culture.

We will consider both hybrid and home-based working for this opportunity. There will be a requirement to work from the Leeds office on a fortnightly basis (approximately).
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert strategic knowledge, experience, and an innovative approach to data.
  • Develop and implement the data strategy, ensuring it is continually appraised and updated to reflect the strategy of the business.
  • Provide inspirational leadership, management, training, and coaching to the Data team, setting a strong people strategy, and developing the team in line with business strategy and budget.
  • Oversee the Data Analytics team and their production of near-real-time and historical reporting of all key business metrics in an accessible, scalable reporting suite.
  • Develop the team’s Data Engineering, Data Science and Data Governance functions, with a strong focus on partnering with the business to ensure good data stewardship and data quality.
  • Work closely with the Director of IT to ensure the compliance, security, and resilience of the data landscape, including in its relevance to Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, and Disaster Recovery planning.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Substantial experience in a senior management position, supervising and providing inspirational leadership and strong management to Data teams.
  • Significant experience in delivering excellent data insight solutions for financial and/or legal services businesses (preferably in financial planning and/or wealth management) and understanding of data, processes, and regulations relevant to the provision of these services.
  • Experienced in strategic planning, implementing, and managing large-scale, complex data projects.
  • Substantial experience in data analytics, data engineering, data warehousing (essential) and data science (preferred).
  • Demonstrable expert-level understanding of and substantial experience working with complex data architectures. (Relevant certifications demonstrating proficiency in these architectures are preferred).
  • Demonstrable expert-level understanding of technologies such as Azure Synapse Analytics, SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, and Microsoft Purview.
  • Strong understanding of languages such as SQL and DAX.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to tailor information to the audience and present complex information in an accessible form to any stakeholder.
Benefits
  • 30 days holiday plus public holidays
  • Wellbeing day
  • Birthday holiday
  • Volunteering day
  • Private medical insurance, 24/7 digital GP and health advice
  • Employee assistance programme providing support for your mental and physical health
  • Group pension scheme
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Family leave
  • Hybrid working
  • Referral scheme
#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Director - Project Manager

    1 week ago

    United Kingdom Equans Data Centres Full time

    Equans Data Centres are seeking to appoint a Project Director to support our growing data centre business. Our commitment is to provide cutting edge solutions for our clients Data Centre facilities and we are recruiting a Project Director to lead the activities in our key sites. The successful Project Director will manage the overall activities and achieve...

  • Director, Datacentre Project Management

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Vantage Data Centers Full time

    About Vantage Data Centers Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and...

  • Data Director, Audio

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Camino Search Full time

    Commercial Analytics Director As a result, the business is looking to bolster it's Commercial and Insights team to help prepare for an eventual exit. Leadership of customer behavioural analytics and customer acquisition cost to influence and set KPIs to optimise business performance Supporting C-Suite with wider strategic work and longer-term data...

  • Data Director, Audio

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Camino Search Full time

    Commercial Analytics Director As a result, the business is looking to bolster it's Commercial and Insights team to help prepare for an eventual exit. Leadership of customer behavioural analytics and customer acquisition cost to influence and set KPIs to optimise business performance Supporting C-Suite with wider strategic work and longer-term data...

  • Director, Regulatory Data

    3 days ago

    United Kingdom Planet Pharma Full time

    The primary purpose of the Biostatistics Director is to act independently as Compound Statistician for complex work in an established area within clinical development. This position may also act as Global Statistical Lead for an early or back up asset or as a Methodology expert validating the execution of complex techniques. The role can be offered in...

  • Data and Intelligence Director

    4 days ago

    United Kingdom Axelera Full time

    Full time Axelera AI stands at the forefront of the semiconductor industry, driving advancements in artificial intelligence acceleration. Guided by the brightest minds in the AI sphere and supported by renowned innovation leaders like IMEC, we've secured a total of US$50 million in funding. Our unwavering commitment to innovation has firmly established...

  • Account Director

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom CSM Sport & Entertainment LLP Full time

    Account Director - Digital & Data page is loaded Account Director - Digital & Data Apply locations Abu Dhabi time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R4472 At CSM we are driven by a clear purpose; to Pursue Extraordinary. We exist to create a positive impact on our partners, their audiences, our industry and our people, and to...

  • Director​ - Data Architecture

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Arqiva Group Full time

    Join to apply for the Director of Enterprise Architecture role at Arqiva Join to apply for the Director of Enterprise Architecture role at Arqiva Sign in to save Director of Enterprise Architecture at Arqiva . Define enterprise architecture governance & standards - facilitate and set cross-portfolio and domain technology standards and promote...

  • Senior Director, Data Management

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom DP World Full time

    Director – Information Security Operations  About the Role DP World are recruiting for an experienced Information Security Operations Director, reporting to the Senior Director – Technology Governance Europe. This role is pivotal in safeguarding our organization’s digital assets and sensitive data. Tasked with overseeing the day-to-day operations...

  • Director - Global Access Strategy Europe

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom NTT DATA, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Director – Global Access Strategy / Carrier RelationsDepartment: Carrier Relations / Access Strategy Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)/ Europe (Remote)Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Spanish, etc.)Job Type: Full-timeRole Description: 15+ years of Telecom/Global ISP experience with 10+ years of strong experience in European...

  • Director - Global Access Strategy Europe

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom NTT DATA, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Director – Global Access Strategy / Carrier RelationsDepartment: Carrier Relations / Access Strategy Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)/ Europe (Remote)Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Spanish, etc.)Job Type: Full-timeRole Description: 15+ years of Telecom/Global ISP experience with 10+ years of strong experience in European...

  • Director - Global Access Strategy Europe

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom NTT DATA, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Director – Global Access Strategy / Carrier Relations Department: Carrier Relations / Access Strategy Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)/ Europe (Remote) Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Spanish, etc.) Job Type: Full-time Role Description: 15+ years of Telecom/Global ISP experience with 10+ years of strong experience in...

  • Director - Global Access Strategy Europe

    4 weeks ago

    United Kingdom NTT DATA, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Director – Global Access Strategy / Carrier Relations Department: Carrier Relations / Access Strategy Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)/ Europe (Remote) Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Spanish, etc.) Job Type: Full-time Role Description: 15+ years of Telecom/Global ISP experience with 10+ years of strong experience in...

  • Director - Global Access Strategy Europe

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom NTT DATA, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Director – Global Access Strategy / Carrier RelationsDepartment: Carrier Relations / Access Strategy Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)/ Europe (Remote)Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Spanish, etc.)Job Type: Full-timeRole Description: 15+ years of Telecom/Global ISP experience with 10+ years of strong experience in European...

  • Director - Global Access Strategy Europe

    4 weeks ago

    United Kingdom NTT DATA, Inc. Full time

    Job Title: Director – Global Access Strategy / Carrier Relations Department: Carrier Relations / Access Strategy Location: United Kingdom (Hybrid)/ Europe (Remote) Language: Multilingual (English, German, French, Spanish, etc.) Job Type: Full-time Role Description: 15+ years of Telecom/Global ISP experience with 10+ years of strong experience in...

  • Associate Director- Content, Digital, Data

    3 weeks ago

    United Kingdom Dermalogica Group Full time

    Associate Digital Director We are the number 1 professional skincare brand globally and we are passionate about bringing everyone skin confidence. At Dermalogica we are on a mission to create respect and success for the professional skin therapist and aesthetic practitioners through Skin Centres, Spas, Medi Clinics and Wellness Centres. Our brand DNA is...

  • Director of Data Engineering

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom SimplifyVMS Full time

    SimplifyVMS is a leading global SAAS provider of contingent workforce VMS solutions and is one of the fastest growing extended workforce technology providers globally. SimplifyVMS is a very sophisticated multi-tenant SAAS HR Tech product built on a complex microservices architecture. Our clients are large enterprise Fortune 500/Global 2000 companies and need...

  • Director of Data Engineering

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom SimplifyVMS Full time

    SimplifyVMS is a leading global SAAS provider of contingent workforce VMS solutions and is one of the fastest growing extended workforce technology providers globally. SimplifyVMS is a very sophisticated multi-tenant SAAS HR Tech product built on a complex microservices architecture. Our clients are large enterprise Fortune 500/Global 2000 companies and need...

  • Musical Director

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Association of British Choral Directors Full time

    Musical Director North West Organisation: Fleetwood and District Choral Society Fleetwood and District Choral Society is seeking a new Musical Director to start in September 2024. We are a non-audition choir and deliver several quality performances annually. At present we have a membership of 40 and hold our rehearsals with an accompanist on Friday...

  • Senior Director, Data Management

    1 month ago

    United Kingdom Educators Wales Full time

    Contract: Full Time, Permanent Cross-College An exciting vacancy is available as Director of Information and Planning in the Senior Leadership Team at Cardiff and the Vale College. This post will be primarily based at the City Centre campus, with partial home working supported in line with the College's standard policy. Travel between College sites will...