Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Head of Data Platform Hybrid - South London Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you a data leader ready to shape the future of a modern cloud data platform? We're seeking a Head of Data Platform to spearhead a major migration project and lead a talented data engineering team at a fast-growing, tech-driven business. Why this role? Lead the migration of an existing Azure data warehouse to Google BigQuery , creating a scalable, modern platform to power analytics, BI, and data science. Join a collaborative, people-first culture that's been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 5+ years running. Take ownership of strategy, architecture, and delivery - with the freedom to innovate and drive change. Hybrid working model: South London office 1-3 days per week , balanced with flexibility to work from home. ? What you'll be doing: Own the end-to-end migration to BigQuery, working with both internal teams and implementation partners. Define and evolve the data platform strategy, governance, and roadmap. Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering excellence and collaboration. Drive adoption of modern data engineering practices: CI/CD for data pipelines, DevOps/DataOps, Infrastructure-as-Code. Partner with stakeholders across pricing, analytics, operations, finance, and product to deliver real business value. Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring the platform remains innovative, secure, and robust. ? What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience in data engineering, warehousing, or platform leadership. Proven track record of delivering large-scale data warehouse migrations (BigQuery experience strongly preferred). Hands-on expertise with SQL, Python, Airflow, DBT/Dataform, Terraform , and modern data architecture. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Experience driving complex data projects in agile, cross-functional teams. ? Nice-to-haves: Background in insurance or other regulated industries. Knowledge of GDPR, data privacy, and security practices. Familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI) or ML/AI platforms. Package & Perks: Salary up to £110,000 + annual bonus . Hybrid working (South London office 1-3 days per week). 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with ability to buy/sell). Private medical cover, life insurance, pension scheme. Wellbeing programme, retail discounts, charitable giving scheme. Ongoing learning & development opportunities.
Head of Data Platform Hybrid - South London Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you a data leader ready to shape the future of a modern cloud data platform? We're seeking a Head of Data Platform to spearhead a major migration project and lead a talented data engineering team at a fast-growing, tech-driven business. Why this role? Lead the migration of an existing Azure data warehouse to Google BigQuery , creating a scalable, modern platform to power analytics, BI, and data science. Join a collaborative, people-first culture that's been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 5+ years running. Take ownership of strategy, architecture, and delivery - with the freedom to innovate and drive change. Hybrid working model: South London office 1-3 days per week , balanced with flexibility to work from home. ? What you'll be doing: Own the end-to-end migration to BigQuery, working with both internal teams and implementation partners. Define and evolve the data platform strategy, governance, and roadmap. Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering excellence and collaboration. Drive adoption of modern data engineering practices: CI/CD for data pipelines, DevOps/DataOps, Infrastructure-as-Code. Partner with stakeholders across pricing, analytics, operations, finance, and product to deliver real business value. Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring the platform remains innovative, secure, and robust. ? What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience in data engineering, warehousing, or platform leadership. Proven track record of delivering large-scale data warehouse migrations (BigQuery experience strongly preferred). Hands-on expertise with SQL, Python, Airflow, DBT/Dataform, Terraform , and modern data architecture. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Experience driving complex data projects in agile, cross-functional teams. ? Nice-to-haves: Background in insurance or other regulated industries. Knowledge of GDPR, data privacy, and security practices. Familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI) or ML/AI platforms. Package & Perks: Salary up to £110,000 + annual bonus . Hybrid working (South London office 1-3 days per week). 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with ability to buy/sell). Private medical cover, life insurance, pension scheme. Wellbeing programme, retail discounts, charitable giving scheme. Ongoing learning & development opportunities.
