Job Role: Head of Data Employment Type: Contract - Outside IR35 (Day Rate DOE) Location: South-East, London UK (Hybrid) About the Role We are looking for an expereiced Head of Data to support one of our key Financial Services clients. This role is a key leadership position, responsible for shaping and delivering a unified data and business intelligence strategy. You'll be driving efficiency, improving reporting capabilities, and ensuring data-driven insights support strategic decision-making across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Data Strategy & Solutions Develop and implement a roadmap to enhance data and business intelligence capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify data gaps and create effective solutions. Oversee the integration of data sources to provide a consolidated view of customers and business performance. Ensure best practices are followed, drawing on global expertise where relevant. Lead and mentor a team, fostering development and knowledge sharing. Business Intelligence & Reporting Establish and maintain a consistent framework for management information (MI) and business intelligence (BI) reporting. Improve self-service reporting tools to enhance efficiency across teams. Deliver insights that support strategic decision-making and market differentiation. Work closely with regional data and analytics teams to align with best practices. Skills & Experience Required Strong technical background, including proficiency in data analysis tools. Experience in developing and executing data strategies. Commercial and strategic mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively across teams. Experience in the UK insurance or financial services sector preferred. Strong communication skills with the ability to present insights effectively. Please apply directly for more information. This is NOT a remote position - please only apply if you are comfortable working on a hybrid basis.