Data Lead

Data Strategy & Governance

• Lead the end-to-end data strategy across services
• Assess current ( as-is ) and future ( to-be ) states of data platforms and pipelines
• Develop a short- to medium-term strategic roadmap aligned with broader organisational and government data strategies
• Define and implement policies, standards, and governance frameworks for secure and scalable data services
Technical Leadership & Architecture
• Select and evolve data engineering tools, frameworks, and methodologies
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and technical strategies
• Lead delivery of complex data engineering initiatives across multiple systems
• Design solutions balancing functional and non-functional requirements
Team Design & Delivery
• Define optimal team structure, including roles, skills, and capacity
• Build and lead multidisciplinary data teams (engineers, analysts, data scientists)
• Mentor and guide team members to ensure high-quality delivery
• Oversee implementation of data platforms, pipelines, and analytical models
Standards, Compliance & Quality
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards
• Embed data quality, lineage, and protection practices across systems
• Contribute to enterprise-wide data policies and regulatory compliance
  
  10+ years of experience in data engineering, data science, or analytics
• Proven experience defining and executing data strategies in complex organisations
• Strong expertise in cloud-based data platforms (AWS preferred)
• Experience with modern ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline frameworks
• Solid understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and transformation best practices
• Experience across the data science/ML life cycle from prototype to production
• Experience working in public sector or regulated environments, with knowledge of GDPR and related standards
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including engaging senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities
Tech Stack:
• Google Analytics
• Google BigQuery
• Looker Studio
• Google Tag Manager
Desirable Experience:
• Experience in public sector or citizen services (eg, benefits systems)
• Exposure to government frameworks or large-scale transformation programmes
• Security clearance (BPSS, SC, or DV) or willingness to obtain
  
  Newcastle, Tyne & Wear - 75K Full Time Posted by: scrumconnect ltd Posted: Friday, 22 May 2026
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