Chief Data Officer

£150,000-£180,000 base + benefits/bonus| Permanent

London - Hybrid Working

I'm currently representing my client on a newly created Chief Data Officer position, offering the opportunity to build and lead a modern data capability from the ground up.

The Role:

• Own and execute the overall Data & AI strategy.
• Define the data architecture, tooling and delivery approach.
• Build a modern data platform and engineering capability from scratch.
• Establish and lead a lean, high-performing data team.
• Drive the use of data across analytics, customer journeys and predictive modelling.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI and agentic technologies to accelerate delivery.
• Own execution, communicating progress, risks and key decisions to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• Strong background across data engineering, BI and analytics.
• Proven experience building data capabilities from the ground up.
• Strong technical judgement and understanding of modern data architecture.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing data teams.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to make pragmatic technology decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What Will Make You Stand Out:

• Experience delivering within a lean, cost-conscious environment.
• Hands-on experience with modern AI tooling, Microsoft Foundry or agentic engineering.
• Experience establishing a modern data platform from scratch.
• A track record of turning data strategy into measurable business outcomes.
• The ability to simplify complex technical challenges and drive delivery at pace.

If you are interested in the role please apply. To follow up please message me on LinkedIn or email.