Head of Data Operations

Multiverse is the upskilling platform for AI and Tech adoption.

We have partnered with 1500 companies to deliver a new kind of learning thats transforming todays workforce.

Our upskilling apprenticeships are designed for people of any age and career stage to build critical AI data and tech skills. Our learners have driven $2bn ROI for their employers using the skills theyve learned to improve productivity and measurable performance.

In April 2026 we announced $70 million in strategic funding led by Schroders Capital with participation from StepStone Group Lightspeed Venture Partners and General Catalyst. At an increased valuation of $2.1bn the round makes us Europes first EdTech double unicorn.

But we arent stopping there. With a strong operational footprint and 800 employees we have ambitious plans to continue scaling. Were building a world where tech skills unlock peoples potential and output.

Join Multiverse and power our mission to equip the workforce to win in the AI era.

Summary

As Head of Data Operations you will be the operational backbone of Multiverses D&I team. You will ensure that our work is well planned properly resourced and consistently delivered while also coordinating the processes that keep the D&I team running smoothly and directly managing and developing our Analytics Engineers and Analytics Developers.

This role sits within the D&I team reporting to the VP of Data & Insight. You will collaborate closely with our Director of Data Engineering and Domain D&I Leads as well as engaging with company-wide processes and cross-functional teams. Success requires a highly organised people-focused operator who thrives on bringing structure clarity and momentum to a fast-moving technical team.

What youll focus on

Deliverable Planning Resourcing & Monitoring

• Owning D&Is operational planning process ensuring that projects and deliverables are properly scoped clearly defined and appropriately resourced

• Working with the Director of Data Engineering and Domain D&I Leads to translate roadmap priorities into well-structured plans with clear owners timelines and dependencies

• Monitoring progress against project milestones proactively identifying risks flagging blockers and coordinating solutions to keep work on track

• Managing team capacity across Analytics Engineers and Analytics Developers driving optimal allocation and dynamic reallocation of resource as priorities evolve

Team Process Coordination

• Driving D&Is team ceremonies including sprint planning standups retrospectives and quarterly planning sessions ensuring they are well run and action-oriented

• Owning the triage and coordination of inbound support requests from across the business ensuring they are prioritised fairly assigned appropriately and resolved in a timely manner

• Representing D&I within Multiverse-wide planning and coordination processes including contributing to the company roadmap process and engaging with Tech and Ops support functions on behalf of the team

• Maintaining D&Is team tooling (e.g. Asana Claude) to ensure work is well tracked visible and up to date

• Acting as a key point of coordination across the D&I team keeping communication flowing reducing friction and helping the team focus on high-impact work

Process Improvement & Standardisation

• Identifying and implementing improvements to D&Is ways of working making our delivery processes more consistent efficient and scalable

• Developing and embedding operational standards and best practices across the team including how we scope work manage handoffs and document outputs

• Building and maintaining playbooks and templates that help the team deliver consistently high-quality work with less overhead

• Tracking D&Is own operational metrics (e.g. project velocity / support throughput) to drive ongoing improvement

Team Coaching & Development

• Directly managing approx Analytics Engineers and Analytics Developers providing day-to-day guidance support and oversight

• Conducting weekly 1:1s and periodic development conversations helping team members set meaningful goals and grow within their roles

• Identifying skill gaps and coordinating appropriate learning opportunities whether through formal training peer learning or on-the-job stretch

• Fostering a high-performance team culture built on accountability collaboration and continuous improvement

• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of new Analytics Engineers & Analytics Developers as needed

Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

• Acting as a reliable operational point of contact for internal stakeholders managing expectations communicating progress and helping to navigate competing priorities

• Working closely with the Director of Data Engineering and Domain D&I Leads on cross-team prioritisation resourcing and dependency management

• Engaging with Multiverses Tech and Ops teams to ensure D&Is ways of working are well integrated with broader organisational processes and standards

• Supporting the VP of D&I on team-wide communications planning and operational initiatives

What were looking for

Required Experience & Skills

6 years of experience in data analytics or technical operations ideally within a fast-growing tech scale-up or similarly fast-moving environment

• 2 years of experience directly managing and developing technical teams (e.g. Analytics Engineers BI Developers or similar)

• Proven track record of owning delivery planning and operational coordination within a data or engineering function

• Strong experience running team ceremonies and agile-style processes effectively

• Experience triaging and managing inbound support requests across a multi-stakeholder environment

• Experience engaging with company-wide planning processes (e.g. roadmap contribution cross-functional coordination with Tech or Ops teams)

• Hands-on experience with project management tooling such as Asana Jira or similar

• A genuine passion for people development with the ability to coach challenge and support individuals at different stages of their careers

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and strong prioritisation skills

• Clear confident communicator able to translate complex plans and issues for both technical and non-technical audiences

• Pragmatic problem-solver who brings calm and clarity in fast-moving ambiguous situations

• Familiarity with modern data tooling and analytics workflows (specific technical depth not required but confidence navigating a data-heavy environment is essential)

• Right to work in the UK

• Ability to work from the Multiverse London office 3 days per week

• Commitment to Multiverses mission and values
  

Benefits

• Time off - 27 days holiday plus 5 additional days off: 1 life event day 2 volunteer days 2 company-wide wellbeing days (M-Powered Weekend) and 8 bank holidays per year

• Health & Wellness- private medical Insurance with Bupa a medical cashback scheme life insurance gym membership & wellness resources through Wellhub and access to Spill - all in one mental health support

• Hybrid work offering - for most roles we collaborate in the office three days per week with the exception of Coaches and Instructors who collaborate in the office once a month

• Work-from-anywhere scheme - youll have the opportunity to work from anywhere up to 10 days per year

• Space to connect: Beyond the desk we make time for weekly catch-ups seasonal celebrations and have a kitchen thats always stocked!

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Were an equal opportunities employer. And proud of it. Every applicant and employee is afforded the same opportunities regardless of race colour ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. This will never change. Read our Equality Diversity & Inclusion policy here.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Multiverse is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our learners. We expect all employees to share this commitment and adhere to our Safeguarding Policy our Prevent Policy and all other Multiverse company policies. Successful applicants will be required to undertake at least a Basic check via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

For roles that will involve a Regulated Activity successful applicants must also undergo an Enhanced DBS check including a Childrens Barred List check and a Prohibition Order check. Roles involving Regulated Activity may interact with vulnerable groups therefore are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 meaning applicants are required to declare any convictions cautions reprimands and final warnings.

Providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected and possible referral to the police and the DBS.

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