Head of Data Management

5 days ago


Scotland, UK, United Kingdom KDR Talent Solutions Full time

Head of Data Management Platform | £100-110k Base Salary | Scotland (Hybrid + Business Travel)


A leading bank have embarked on a mission of positive change and transformation to modernise everything data, analytics and AI related across the organisation. The core focus is about adding business value and driving the use of data forward to enable the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives.


Working exclusively with KDR Talent Solutions to grow their Chief Data Office and hire a Head of Data Management Platform amongst other key roles to bolster their amazing data team


Who you will work for

The Chief Data Officer is a visionary data leader, with strong pedigree in driving large and complex data initiatives forward and empowering their team to succeed. They report directly into the COO so the team is set up with amazing sponsorship from the top.


You’ll join an established team who sit centrally within the organisation, alongside the CTO and CIO and therefore acting as allies across the change portfolio and out into the wider business.


The Company

In this case, “if it sounds too good to be true”, that’s because it is An amazing, recognisable brand, who are known for amazing customer service and providing unbelievable experiences for their customers. This ethos filters into their employee culture so expect:

  • Predominantly remote working with regular business travel to their main Office locations
  • Incredible Learning & Development and career progression opportunities
  • Gender neutral parental leave
  • 30 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Discretionary Bonus, Good Pension, Private Medical, income protection, life assurance
  • Incredible well-being benefits
  • An amazing purpose and value lead approach to flexible working


The Role

This is an opportunity to take this organisations Data Management tooling to the next level You will lead the management, configuration and optimisation of Data Governance and Data Quality technology and platforms across the business.


You will need to bring the following to the table:

  • Extensive Data Governance and Data Quality Technology leadership experience within banking. This means: You’ve managed teams of technical data management resource who deliver technology and implement the tooling with upto 10 direct reports.


  • You are comfortable in engaging and managing stakeholders to board level which will include Data Owners and Stewards

…and equally comfortable working, enabling and motivating team members at all levels


  • You are comfortable in ensuring risks are mitigated within systems impacted by data management.
  • Experience and background in delivering large Data Management tooling and technology implementation. E.g. Collibra, Informatica, Alation etc.
  • Understand the role technology and tooling plays as the data governance framework is embedded into the business.
  • Not only implement but drive the adoption of data management tooling across the business and ensure it is fit for purpose and well maintained.


This role carries significant, strategic importance to the business. You will effectively be responsible for technology and tooling element of the data management strategy, its roll out, adoption and continual maintenance. Essentially, Data Management in this organisation cannot succeed without you.


As an employer and service provider, we are committed to Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Please feel comfortable to let us know if you have a difference or disability that would require us or our clients to make any helpful adjustments for you.



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