Head of Data Platform
Hybrid - South London
Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a data leader ready to shape the future of a modern cloud data platform? We're seeking a Head of Data Platform to spearhead a major migration project and lead a talented data engineering team at a fast-growing, tech-driven business.
Why this role?
Lead the migration of an existing Azure data warehouse to Google BigQuery, creating a scalable, modern platform to power analytics, BI, and data science.
Join a collaborative, people-first culture that's been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 5+ years running.
Take ownership of strategy, architecture, and delivery - with the freedom to innovate and drive change.
Hybrid working model: South London office 1-3 days per week, balanced with flexibility to work from home.
? What you'll be doing:
Own the end-to-end migration to BigQuery, working with both internal teams and implementation partners.
Define and evolve the data platform strategy, governance, and roadmap.
Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering excellence and collaboration.
Drive adoption of modern data engineering practices: CI/CD for data pipelines, DevOps/DataOps, Infrastructure-as-Code.
Partner with stakeholders across pricing, analytics, operations, finance, and product to deliver real business value.
Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring the platform remains innovative, secure, and robust.
? What we're looking for:
5+ years' experience in data engineering, warehousing, or platform leadership.
Proven track record of delivering large-scale data warehouse migrations (BigQuery experience strongly preferred).
Hands-on expertise with SQL, Python, Airflow, DBT/Dataform, Terraform, and modern data architecture.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Experience driving complex data projects in agile, cross-functional teams.
? Nice-to-haves:
Background in insurance or other regulated industries.
Knowledge of GDPR, data privacy, and security practices.
Familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI) or ML/AI platforms.
Package & Perks:
Salary up to £110,000 + annual bonus.
Hybrid working (South London office 1-3 days per week).
25 days holiday + bank holidays (with ability to buy/sell).
Private medical cover, life insurance, pension scheme.
Wellbeing programme, retail discounts, charitable giving scheme.
Ongoing learning & development opportunities.