Data Lead
$75,000–$75,000 year
On-siteNewcastle, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead end-to-end data strategy across large-scale citizen-facing services by assessing current and future states of data platforms and pipelines. Develop short- to medium-term roadmaps aligned with broader government data strategies and define governance frameworks for secure, scalable services. Select and evolve data engineering tools while leading delivery of complex initiatives across multiple systems. Build and lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, analysts, and data scientists, mentoring members to ensure high-quality delivery. Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards, including GDPR and regulatory requirements. Requires 10+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics, expertise in cloud-based platforms like AWS, and proven leadership in public sector or regulated environments.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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 lifecycle from prototype to production
- Experience working in public sector or regulated environments
- Knowledge of GDPR and related standards
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building capabilities
Desired Qualifications
- AWS
- Experience in public sector or citizen services
- Exposure to government frameworks or large-scale transformation programmes
- Security clearance (BPSS, SC, or DV) or willingness to obtain
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