Head of Data Delivery

Are you ready tochart your own career path With our refreshed strategy were building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged empowered and accountable; where they can show up speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location:Cirencester Office

Workplace Type:Hybrid

Employment Type:Permanent

Seniority:Mid-Senior Level

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Head of Data Delivery to lead the delivery of our data products services and transformation initiatives.

You will be responsible for creating and implementing the vision operating model governance framework and delivery approach that enables the successful execution of data initiatives across the organisation.

This role requires a highly collaborative leader who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution building high-performing teams while ensuring robust governance effective prioritisation and successful delivery across a complex and evolving data landscape.

Deliver Data Products and Services

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of data demand ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Define and embed a scalable Data Delivery operating model that supports product-led Agile and hybrid delivery approaches.
• Ensure delivery teams are organised empowered and equipped to consistently deliver high-quality solutions.
• Drive the successful delivery of data demand that enables trusted timely and valuable insights.
• Ensure data solutions are scalable reusable secure and aligned with architecture engineering and platform standards.
• Develop a culture of accountability collaboration innovation and continuous improvement across the delivery function.

• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks covering demand management prioritisation impact assessment planning execution reporting and benefits realisation.
• Define and enforce delivery standards controls and best practices to ensure consistency and predictability across all initiatives.
• Provide clear visibility of progress risks dependencies issues and outcomes to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Ensure alignment across Data Delivery Data Platform Data Engineering Data Architecture Data Governance Data Quality Data Acquisition Data Insights and broader business value streams.
• Maintain oversight of delivery activities to ensure compliance with regulatory security risk and governance requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on delivery strategy capability development and operational effectiveness.

• Ensure delivery commitments are achieved against agreed timelines quality standards budgets and business outcomes.
• Establish monitor and report on delivery targets metrics and performance indicators.
• Proactively manage risks dependencies resource constraints and critical issues across the portfolio.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance delivery effectiveness efficiency quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Promote data-driven decision-making through transparent reporting and performance management.

We are looking for an experienced Head of Data Delivery who combines strong delivery expertise with exceptional people leadership skills. You will have a proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams deliver complex data programmes and driving meaningful business outcomes through effective data delivery practices.

You are a strategic thinker who can translate long-term objectives into practical delivery plans while maintaining focus on execution governance quality and stakeholder engagement. You enjoy working across business and technology functions building trusted relationships and influencing at senior levels.

You will bring a passion for data transformation and continuous improvement alongside the ability to create an environment where teams can thrive innovate and consistently deliver value.

• Experience leading enterprise-scale data delivery data engineering platform or transformation functions.
• Proven track record of defining and implementing delivery strategies operating models and governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of modern data platforms data engineering principles data products and cloud-based architectures.
• Experience delivering complex data transformation programmes and leading large delivery portfolios.
• Establishing delivery governance controls KPIs and performance management frameworks.
• Exceptional communication influencing and stakeholder management skills including engagement at Executive and Board level.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to align delivery outcomes with organisational objectives.
• Experience driving organisational change capability development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Thorough understanding of data governance security risk management and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Experience within Financial Services or Wealth Management
• Experience leading large-scale data platform
• Familiarity with data governance metadata management data lineage master data management and data quality frameworks.
• Experience working within product-based operating models and value stream organisations.

Whats in it for you

Whatever stage of life youre in our benefits are designed to provide the support flexibility and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme which reflects both individual and company performance youll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing financial security and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Private Medical Insurance company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme a non-contributory employer contribution of 10% increasing with length of service up to 15% plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave up to 26 weeks full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits company-funded critical illness cover income protection and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
Were an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply regardless ofwhether you tick every box.

Whats next

If youre excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience were lookingfor wed love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clickingapply below and our team will be in touch.
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