Job Description
THE SEARCH:
The Head of Data will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the data vision. The role will initially focus on optimising the data infrastructure, ensuring robust governance, and creating a data-first culture. There will also be an opportunity to integrate advanced data science, ML, and AI solutions into the business. This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious and hands-on Head of Data to lead a lean function, with autonomy to shape its future and define and own the data and AI strategy.
THE ROLE:
Data Infrastructure & Management
* Oversee and optimise the DWH architecture - ensuring scalability, security, and efficiency
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of two data analysts and a data architect
* Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance through strong governance practices
* Oversee and optimise data visualisation and reporting tools
* Democratise data and enable the business to make data-driven decisions
Strategic Leadership
* Define and implement a data and AI/ML strategy
* Analyse the business needs and recommend data-driven strategies to enhance internal operations and decision-making
* Assess and recommend AI/ML products and technologies that align with business goals
Stakeholder Engagement
* Act as an advisor to senior stakeholders, communicating complex data concepts in a clear and compelling way
* Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities where data and AI can drive value
* Build a strong partnership between the data function and other business units to ensure alignment with strategic goals
Value Creation
* Identify opportunities to maximise the commercial value of data
* Develop use cases for AI and ML applications to enhance operational efficiency and decision-making
THE REQUIREMENTS:
* Strong technical foundation and experience in a data leadership role
* Expertise in data warehousing, data architecture, and data governance
* Strong knowledge of PowerBI and data visualisation best practice
* Experience in delivering data strategies and driving value through data
* Familiarity with AI, ML, and data science applications, and the ability to assess their strategic relevance
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence leadership
* Commercially savvy with a strong understanding of how to align data initiatives with business objectives
* Hands-on and willing to roll sleeves up
* A strategic and collaborative leader who can inspire and develop a high-performing team
* Ambitious and keen to take the next step to advance a career in private equity
* Experience in the private equity sector is highly desirable