Head of Data

Spectrum IT Recruitment

Poole, Dorset, BH13 7EE, United Kingdom

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£70,000 – £75,000 pa

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£70,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Director
Education: Degree
Posted: 28 Apr 2026 (Last week)

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£70,000 – £75,000 pa

Job Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-time
Work Location: On-site
Seniority: Director
Education: Degree
Posted: 28 Apr 2026 (Last week)

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Head of Data required by a well-established, technology-driven organisation who are investing heavily in their data and product capabilities. As part of this growth, they are looking to appoint a Head of Data to lead and evolve both functions, driving real business value through technology, insight and innovation.

This is a senior leadership role where you'll take ownership of the data and product strategy, shaping roadmaps, improving operational efficiency and delivering impactful software and analytics solutions across the business.

The Role

As Head of Data, you will lead multidisciplinary teams across Product, Business Analysis, Data Engineering, BI and Data Science. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and operational teams to translate business needs into clear, deliverable outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Defining and owning the product and data strategy, aligned to business goals and KPIs

Leading and developing high-performing Product and Data teams

Translating operational challenges into clear product roadmaps, user stories and technical requirements

Managing and prioritising the product backlog, ensuring effective delivery

Establishing strong data governance frameworks (quality, ownership, security, compliance)

Driving the evolution of data platforms and reporting, enabling actionable insight

Communicating progress, priorities and value to senior stakeholders

Embedding a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and data-driven decision making

About You

We're looking for an experienced leader with a strong blend of product, data and business analysis expertise.

You will have:

Proven experience in a senior Product / Data / BA leadership role within a technology-led environment

A track record of delivering product roadmaps and/or data strategies that drive measurable outcomes

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams (Product, BA, Data, BI)

Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly

Solid business analysis capability - requirements gathering, process mapping, specifications

Experience with BI, analytics or modern data platforms (e.g. cloud, centralised reporting)

Familiarity with tools such as Jira / Azure DevOps, Power BI, Excel

A highly organised, analytical mindset with a focus on delivering value

If you are looking for a role of this nature please get in touch for more information

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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