Global Data Lead - UK Remote or Cardiff Hybrid

Global Data Lead

Remote UK (hybrid possible from Cardiff or London)

Negotiable dependent on experience to £120,000

Direct Reports: Yes (team to be scaled - architecture, governance & reporting)

Job Reference - J13175

Our client is seeking a Global Data Lead to support the definition and delivery of the company's data strategy and to build the central data office that positions data as a strategic asset for the business. This is a senior, cross-functional leadership role that pairs strategic vision with hands-on ownership of data architecture, governance and reporting direction.

Reporting to the VP - Data & AI, you will set the long-term vision for how they collect, manage, govern and derive value from data held in their product. You will own the target data architecture, establish enterprise-wide data governance, and shape their approach to reporting - while managing key suppliers and partnering with stakeholders at every level of the business.

You will build and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary data function, embedding a culture of data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across a global organisation. Your work will directly support their mission to help their clients and contractors get to work faster, stay compliant, and come home safely every day.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Data Architecture & Standards
• Data Governance, Quality & Compliance
• Reporting
• Team Leadership
• Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Requirements

• Proven experience owning enterprise data architecture
• Cloud knowledge (AWS and/or Azure) and Microsoft Fabric
• Strong track record establishing and owning data governance frameworks
• Experience owning operational / business reporting and tooling (e.g., Power BI, Sisense), including customer-facing reporting solutions
• Demonstrated success building, leading and scaling multi-disciplinary data teams across more than one discipline
• Commercial acumen to position governed data as a strategic asset and prioritise high-value use cases
• Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills
• Exceptional communication skills, and a relevant degree in a data, technology or analytical discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Above all be a Data Evangelist!