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Head of Data Engineering

Robert Half
Posted 15 hours ago, valid for 22 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF5 1DR, Wales

Salary

£85,000 - £2 per week

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Half is recruiting for a Head of Data Engineering for a business in South Wales as part of their digital transformation journey.
  • This permanent role offers a salary of up to £85,000 and allows for hybrid working with two days in the office near Cardiff.
  • The successful candidate will be responsible for developing a data engineering strategy, managing a team, and overseeing the implementation of a data platform.
  • Candidates should have experience in developing data strategies, managing data platform development, and leading teams.
  • A strong knowledge of data technologies, data governance, and pipeline optimization is essential for this role.

Robert Half are pleased to be partnering exclusively with a business in South Wales to recruit for a newly created Head of Data Engineering to join a business as they begin an exciting digital transformation journey. This is a permanent role, paying up to £85,000 with hybrid working (2 days a week in office based near Cardiff).

The Role

You will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust data engineering strategy that aligns with the IT and Digital Services Strategy, delivering a wide range of projects and building out a Data Engineering team. Key responsibilities include:

  • lead and manage the data engineering team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative work environment
  • develop and implement a robust data engineering strategy
  • oversee the development and implementation of a robust data platform to leverage data and AI initiatives
  • champion the adoption of data-driven decision-making across the organisation
  • lead on the build of a data community
  • foster a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
  • lead the development of a data governance framework

About You

  • experience in developing and delivering data strategies
  • demonstrable experience in leading and managing data platform development
  • in-depth knowledge of data platform technologies including data warehouses, data lakes and data governance tools
  • knowledge of optimising data pipelines, pipeline architectures and integrated datasets
  • ability to lead and develop a team

On Offer

  • salary on offer up to £85,000
  • hybrid working (2 days a week in the office)
  • retail discounts

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.