Data Lead/Manager

Worthing, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Last month
£450 – £500 pd

Salary

£450 – £500 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
16 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Data Lead/Manager

Location: Worthing - 1 day onsite per week is required

Contract

Daily Rate: Up to £500 (inside IR35 via umbrella)

Contract Length: 3 Months initially

Hybrid Working Available - 1 day per week in Worthing is required

Join Our Client's Data Transformation Journey!

Are you a data-driven leader with a passion for analytics? Our client is seeking an experienced Data Lead/Manager to spearhead the development and implementation of their Data Analyst Federation Framework. This vital role will help embed a data-driven culture across the organisation and enhance analytical maturity.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Analytics Delivery & Roadmap Alignment

- Define and deliver an analytics roadmap aligned with programme priorities.

- Ensure analytical outputs align with key use cases and migration waves.

- prioritise initiatives based on business value and regulatory needs.

2. Analytical Design & Standards

- Develop and enforce analytical standards, including KPI definitions and visualisation principles.

- Review analytical designs to ensure consistency and quality.

- Align outputs with enterprise governance standards.

3. Stakeholder Engagement & Insight Delivery

- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business problems into analytical requirements.

- Deliver actionable insights to inform strategic decisions.

- Integrate analytics into operational processes.

4. Quality, Governance & Assurance

- Ensure all analytical outputs meet quality and compliance standards.

- Support governance processes, including issue resolution.

- Identify risks related to data quality and analytical integrity.

5. Capability Development & Mentoring

- Mentor and support analysts to foster capability across the programme.

- Contribute to the development of best practises and working standards.

- Cultivate a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

6. Community of practise & Continuous Improvement

- Engage in the Analytics Community of practise to promote knowledge sharing.

- Develop playbooks and reusable assets for best practises.

- Track adoption and enhance analytical tools and techniques.

Skills & Experience Required:

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Proven experience in defining and applying data and analytics standards.

Excellent stakeholder engagement abilities.

Familiarity with modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Power BI).

Commitment to data quality and governance in analytical outputs.

Strong communication skills for diverse audiences.

Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Experience in coaching and mentoring analysts.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Hands-on analytics professional with strong technical capabilities.

Background in complex data or transformation environments.

Demonstrated expertise in translating data into actionable business insights.

Proficiency in modern data platforms and visualisation tools.

Experience with analytical standards and data governance.

Confident in engaging with both technical and business stakeholders.

Passionate about developing others and fostering a collaborative analytics community.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and drive data-driven decision-making within an organisation, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our client's transformation journey.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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