Data & AI Architect - Hybrid (London) - Azure - Fabric - Modern Data Architectureup to £110,000

If you’re looking for a senior role where you can influence how Data & AI is shaped and delivered within a fast-growing Microsoft partner, this is an opportunity that truly stands out. The organisation is investing heavily in modern cloud, analytics and AI and they’re building a team where experienced voices can make a real difference.

You’ll join a culture that values deep expertise, encourages open knowledge-sharing and supports ongoing development. With modern tools, varied client work and a people-focused approach, this is a place where a strong Data & AI leader can have a meaningful impact while helping scale a rapidly expanding data function.

You Will Work With

Strategic Leadership & Presales

• Senior and C-suite stakeholders, leading workshops, shaping solutions and commanding the room during presales engagements.
• Running gap-analysis sessions, contributing to the sales cycle and helping strengthen the organisation’s data-led presales capability.
• Defining architectural direction and guiding programmes from concept to delivery.

Microsoft Data & AI Ecosystem

• The full modern Microsoft data stack: Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Azure SQL, Azure Storage and Power BI.
• Advanced AI technologies including machine learning, generative AI, cognitive services, and responsible AI frameworks.

Power Platform & Dataverse

• A heavy focus on Power Platform and Dataverse, as all customer data interacts with these technologies.
• Designing scalable enterprise architectures, not ad-hoc integrations.

Modern Data Architecture

• Lakehouse, data mesh, ELT/ETL patterns, MDM and dimensional modelling.
• Steering the “doers” in the team-architecting the solution, not building it yourself.

Team & Practice Growth

• Mentoring and guiding a growing data team.
• Helping establish a maturing Data & AI division set for significant expansion over the coming years.
• Creating reusable accelerators and assets alongside the Product team.

Benefits

• Health & wellness benefits covering medical, dental and eye care, plus health cashback.
• Car allowance inclusive of salary
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Volunteering leave
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Gym and retail discounts.
• Flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 4 weeks per year.
• Expected to attend London-based client sessions once per week.

Key Experience

• Strong expertise across Azure data and AI services, including Fabric and ADF.
• Deep understanding of Dataverse and Power Platform.
• Demonstrable experience architecting complex, enterprise data and AI platforms.
• Confident communicator able to own presales and C-suite conversations.
• Knowledge of Dynamics 365, DevOps pipelines and Agile delivery.
• Experience with ML, generative AI and cognitive services.
• Expertise in lakehouse, data mesh, ELT/ETL, MDM and modelling techniques.
• Ability to guide delivery teams without being the hands-on builder.
• Willingness to travel for client sessions (primarily London).

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re passionate about leading modern Data & AI architecture, enjoy shaping presales strategy, and want to play a key role in scaling a fast-growing division, this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss.

Apply now or send your CV directly.

Data Solution Designer / Architect Outside IR35 £550 - £600 6 months Hybrid LondonWe’re seeking a Data Solution Designer / Architect to lead the design and structure of our enterprise-level data platforms. This role shapes how our data solutions are built end-to-end, defining architectural patterns, metadata approaches, lineage standards, and overall solution models. You’ll remain close enough to the technology to ensure all designs can be effectively implemented within Databricks. Key Responsibilities

• Create and refine data solution patterns, including metadata-driven processing, lineage approaches, and platform control frameworks.
• Define both logical and physical data layer models across Raw, Generic and Business tiers.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of platform standards, frameworks, and architectural practices.
• Offer architectural oversight and design input across several delivery teams.
• Review, write, and work with Python used throughout platform components and frameworks.
• Develop patterns for Databricks Workflows, supporting their implementation, execution, and platform-level troubleshooting.

If this is a role that suits your skillset, can work onsite 2 days per month and immediately available then please apply for the job advert directly or reach out to myself at .Data Solution Designer / Architect Outside IR35 £550 - £600 6 months Hybrid London

Head of Data (Architect Architecture Data Development Engineer Engineering Manager Management Head of Agile Microsoft Azure ML AI Automation Finance Financial Services Fabric Synapse DataBricks Snowflake SQL Banking Asset Management Investment Lending Loans Mortgtages) required by our financial client in London.

You MUST have the following:

• Good experience as a Data Engineering Manager/Lead Data Architect/Head of Data
• Management experience
• Experience aligning the strategy with the needs of the business
• Excellent design and architecture ability
• MS SQL Server
• Azure
• AI - even if outside work
• Agile
• Experience in a financial environment

The following are DESIRABLE, not essential:

• Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Databricks or Snowflake

Role: Head of Data (Architect Architecture Data Development Engineer Engineering Manager Management Head of Agile Microsoft Azure ML AI Automation Finance Financial Services Fabric Synapse DataBricks Snowflake SQL Banking Asset Management Investment Lending Loans Mortgtages) required by our financial client in London. You will inherit a team of 3, comprising two permanent staff and one contractor. The contractor is senior, the two permanent are more junior, making this a very hands-on role. It will be all-encompassing, involving data architecture, engineering for technical delivery and management to cover line-management of the team and alignment of the company’s strategy with the roadmap for the data environment. In addition to this are data governance and regulatory compliance requirements that you will also have ownership of.

On the engineering and architecture side, you will have good experience of leading companies from on-premise virtual machines to Azure. You will be seasoned in taking data projects from inception to design, architecture and technical delivery, contributing to the engineering yourself. In addition to taking environments to the cloud, you will also have some exposure to AI and ML and be comfortable in assessing what tools and products are most appropriate for the business’ goals and evolution.

On the managerial side, you will have led teams and have experience with line-management. If you have inherited teams previously, that would also be ideal. You will have worked in an FCA regulated environment and be familiar with the necessary requirements to be compliant from a data perspective.

The journey you will take with this team will be to implement better monitoring, automation, migration to the cloud and then the adoption of AI and ML. As the business is c.200 people and the management team is strong and Agile, this could happen very quickly.

The technology department has a hybrid working setup. You will be given the flexibility to come into the office as you wish although, in the initial months, it will probably be appropriate to go to the office 2-3 times/week.

Salary: £100k - 125k + Bonus + Pension

London (Hybrid)
6 Month Contract
£500/day (Outside IR35)

Data Architect needed with Retail sector and large-scale cloud data platform experience including Databricks, Snowflake and/or BigQuery.

6 Month Rolling Contract. Hybrid Working - 2 days/week remote (WFH) + 3 days/week working from the London office. Start ASAP in March/April 2026.

A chance to work with a leading global IT transformation business specialising in large-scale Government projects.

• Hands-on data architecture experience with 2 or more major cloud data platform implementations (Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery).
• Retail industry experience strongly preferred including Retail data domains: Point of Sale (POS), consumer, trade promotion, supply chain, finance.
• Supporting the end-to-end data architecture life-cycle including: discovery, design + implementation phases.
• Large-scale data platform modernisation, consolidation + migration programmes experience.
• In-depth experience in data platform architecture + data engineering roles.
• Evaluating current platforms + designing integration and migration patterns for a future data platform.
• Performing As-Is assessments of existing data platforms including: environments, data flows, patterns, governance, performance + cost hotspots.
• Designing integration patterns to enable safe + efficient cross-platform data analytics + data sharing.
• Defining target state technical patterns for how multiple platforms converge / coexist including: data engineering, data storage, ML/AI, BI, security + governance.
• Target architecture blueprint including concrete reference architectures, pattern catalogues + technical guardrails.
• Cross cloud integration patterns including: networking, identity, data movement, catalog/governance integration.

Data Architect - Databricks (Hybrid, UK)
Locations: London, Manchester, or Edinburgh
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week on-site
Salary: Competitive (Manager & Senior Manager grades available)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks to help our clients design, build, and scale modern data platforms. You will play a pivotal role in shaping Lakehouse architectures that enable advanced analytics, AI/ML, and enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making.
Working closely with clients early in their data journey, you will assess business needs, define architectural direction, and guide the implementation of robust, secure, and scalable solutions. This is a hands-on architecture role suited to someone who has spent the last 2-3 years working directly with Databricks at an architectural level and is ready to progress towards programmes such as the Databricks DPP.

Key Responsibilities
* Architect and implement Databricks Lakehouse solutions across ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics layers.
* Recommend best practices and innovative approaches for modern data platforms.
* Build strong client relationships and confidently present architectural decisions to senior stakeholders.
* Shape client data strategies and promote governance, quality, and security standards.
* Lead architectural engagements and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
* Optimise Databricks workloads for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
* Implement governance and compliance frameworks using Unity Catalog, Purview, and cloud-native controls.
* Develop CI/CD pipelines using Databricks Repos, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
* Contribute to RFI/RFP responses and deliver innovative Proofs of Concept.
* Support the internal Architecture Practice by developing reusable patterns and accelerators.

Skills & Experience
* Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale Databricks solutions end-to-end.
* Strong background in Lakehouse Architecture, including structured and unstructured data.
* Expertise in Spark, PySpark, Delta Lake, and Databricks workflows.
* Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines, including Delta Live Tables.
* Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or SQL.
* Solid understanding of data modelling (3NF, Kimball, Data Vault).
* Experience integrating Lakehouse architectures with BI tools such as Power BI and Tableau.
* Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and understanding of Databricks implications across each.
* Knowledge of Databricks security best practices (RBAC, IAM, encryption).
* Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.

Highly Valued Certifications
* Databricks Certified Data Engineer (Associate/Professional)
* Databricks Certified Machine Learning (Associate/Professional)
* Databricks Generative AI Fundamentals
* Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals

Why Join Us?
* Generous annual leave and private medical insurance.
* Strong focus on wellbeing and personal development.
* A culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
* Opportunities to work on impactful client projects and drive meaningful change.
* Supportive environment with investment in certifications and career progression.

Additional Information
* This role is fully signed off and part of a growing Databricks capability.
* Candidates must be willing to travel between UK offices when required.
* Suitable for individuals with strong architectural experience rather than purely engineering backgrounds.

Please can you send me a copy of your CV if you’re interested

GIS Consultant (Contract - Outside IR35)
Location: Remote with occasional travel to London Heathrow or Manchester
Day Rate: £400-£500 per day Outside IR35
Duration: 2-3 months to start with

We are currently recruiting for a GIS Consultant to support the development of a GIS solution for a major infrastructure project. This role will focus on building and delivering dashboards using ArcGIS Online, helping transform complex spatial data into clear, user-friendly insights for different stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and customise dashboards in ArcGIS Online for different user groups
• Work closely with the GIS team to manipulate and visualise spatial data
• Present GIS data in a clear and accessible format for non-technical users
• Support with mapping, data management, and basic GIS analysis where required

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience working with ArcGIS Online, particularly dashboards
• Strong understanding of GIS principles and spatial data
• Ability to translate business requirements into effective visual solutions
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with tools such as Power BI or Tableau
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, or other data tools
• Experience working within infrastructure, aviation, or large-scale environments

This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Enterprise Data Manager/Head of Data
Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in the office (London)
Permanent
Paying up to £115k + Bonus

Experis are delighted to be partnering with a well-established organisation as they continue to evolve and mature their enterprise data capability during a significant phase of data platform transformation.

We are supporting them in the search for an Enterprise Data Manager to take ownership of the organisation’s enterprise-wide data agenda. This is a senior, strategic role focused on data leadership, governance, stakeholder alignment and platform direction, sitting above the existing Data Engineering Manager and working across multiple business functions. This role provides enterprise-level oversight and cohesion across a complex, federated data landscape. The organisation is midway through modernising its data platform and needs an experienced data leader who can bring clarity, alignment and strategic direction across teams.

This is a highly visible role operating across technology and business leadership, treating data as a strategic asset and ensuring the organisation is positioned to scale its data and AI capabilities responsibly.

What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and evolving the enterprise data strategy, turning high-level intent into a clear, actionable roadmap.
* Providing enterprise leadership across the data ecosystem, bringing alignment between data engineering, architecture, governance and reporting functions.
* Acting as the senior authority on data across the organisation, influencing senior stakeholders and shaping data-driven decision making.
* Providing strategic oversight of the organisation’s modern data platform including Azure, Databricks, Lakehouse architecture and early exploration of Microsoft Fabric.
* Guiding key decisions around sources of truth, data product lifecycle management and platform operating models.
* Managing the strategic delivery partnership with Telefónica Tech, ensuring strong collaboration, knowledge transfer and service delivery.
* Overseeing vendor-delivered workstreams and shaping the future sourcing strategy as the internal capability evolves.
* Supporting the organisation’s data governance and AI governance foundations, ensuring strong controls before AI capability is scaled further.
* Operating across a federated data landscape, aligning multiple teams and reducing duplication while strengthening the organisation’s overall data ecosystem.

Experience Required
* Proven experience operating at Head of Data / Enterprise Data Manager / senior data leadership level.
* Strong track record working within large, complex or regulated organisations.
* Deep understanding of modern data platforms, data governance and enterprise data operating models.
* Experience managing external vendors, managed services and strategic delivery partners.
* Comfortable leading through organisational change, transformation and ambiguity.
* Experience working with Databricks, Lakehouse architectures or Microsoft Fabric.
* Background in regulated or data-rich industries such as finance, insurance, legal or media.

If you’d like to learn more, please contact Jacob Ferdinand at

AWS Data Engineer | 6m Contract | London, Hybrid - Outside IR35 Daily Rate: £570 per day (Outside) Team: Data Engineering - Application Development Overview: Opus have partnered with a London Financial Services company who're seeking a Senior AWS Data Engineer with a background in Application Development to support in architecting and delivering a new PostgreSQL‑driven data platform which will be used to support core functions across investment reporting, risk analysis, regulatory output, and performance measurement. This is a high‑impact greenfield build. You’ll take full ownership of the platform’s design and lead the transition away from Databricks and Excel-centric processes—shaping critical infrastructure that underpins the organisation’s investment operations. What You’ll Work On You’ll be responsible for designing and developing a scalable, secure PostgreSQL environment capable of supporting: Portfolio valuation and holdings data Performance and attribution reporting Risk and analytics outputs Regulatory and trustee disclosures Data governance and operational controls You’ll also oversee the migration of structured datasets from Databricks (Delta Lake/Spark) and replace manual Excel workflows with automated, well-governed pipelines to meet audit and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Build and maintain a secure PostgreSQL-based data platform Lead the shift away from Databricks and spreadsheet‑dependent reporting Create dimensional data models covering investments, pricing, performance and related domains Develop reliable ETL/ELT processes in Python Implement data quality, reconciliation and validation controls Optimise database performance for analytical and reporting workloads Ensure compliance with FCA and TPR regulatory guidelines Set up access controls, security standards and permissioning Establish monitoring, backup and disaster recovery solutions Collaborate closely with investment, risk and finance teams Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years’ experience in data engineering, application development or data platform roles Strong PostgreSQL knowledge, including indexing, optimisation and partitioning Background in financial or investment data environments Advanced SQL and Python skills Experience migrating data from platforms like Databricks Confident with dimensional modelling, star schemas, SCDs etc. Experience within regulated financial services Desirable Experience in pensions, asset management or institutional investing Understanding of performance measurement and attribution Exposure to Airflow or dbt Cloud platform familiarity (Azure or AWS) Knowledge of data governance best practice About You Highly detail‑driven with a strong approach to data quality Comfortable operating in tightly regulated sectors Able to explain technical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences Practical, proactive and solution‑focused Why This Role? A rare opportunity to build core investment data infrastructure from the ground up High visibility and direct engagement with senior stakeholders across multiple business areas Stable organisation with long‑term goals and purpose Flexible hybrid arrangement requiring only occasional travel to the London office

About The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Data Architect to work for our client within the Public sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend. This is a hybrid role that can be based in Glasgow or London.

Our client is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Data Architect to join their team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and transforming data systems, ensuring seamless transition from legacy databases to new world products, and maintaining high standards of data management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Focus on back-end data systems, including database management and transformative services to ensure accurate data mappings
• Oversee the transition of existing consumers from legacy databases to new systems, ensuring continuity of service and thorough documentation
• Manage the integration of new products with the new database, ensuring all data perspectives are fully understood and secured
• Develop in-depth knowledge of data systems to influence and control the direction of data management, previously managed by third parties
• Provide leadership and ensure effective team dynamics
• Lead workshops, utilise scrum techniques, and demonstrate confidence with tools like Jira and Confluence
• Focus on updating and managing existing documentation, aligning data management practices with policies and standards
• Create and maintain detailed data flow diagrams, identifying the relationships between systems, data sources, and outputs. Document dependencies, data ownership, and critical data paths
• Define and implement data governance practices to ensure consistent and reliable data management
• Develop transition plans to maintain data availability and integrity during system migrations

About You

• Proven experience in data management and analysis, particularly in back-end systems
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to guide and develop junior team members
• Excellent people skills, with a collaborative and non-heavy-handed approach
• Experience in the public sector and familiarity with Agile methodologies
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and other relevant tools
• Strong presentation and demoing skills
• Ability to manage and update documentation, with a focus on business-as-usual (BAU) activities
• Knowledge of data management policies and standards

About Us

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK’s leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and workplace pension

We are Data Services, our mission is to unlock the value of data by delivering high-quality, reliable, and secure data services that are accessible, understandable, and actionable. We continuously evolve our offerings, leveraging modern cloud-based technologies, and fostering strong partnerships to help our colleagues in the Bank navigate the complexities of a data-driven world and achieve their strategic objectives.

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Job Description:

The world of data in Central Banking is evolving rapidly. With the rise of detailed data collection in financial regulation and the swift advancements in cloud-native data technologies, the demand for visionary data engineers is growing. We’re seeking a senior Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering team and play a pivotal role in shaping the Bank’s strategic cloud-first data platform.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable data solutions that support the Bank’s core responsibilities around monetary policy, financial stability, and regulatory supervision. You’ll contribute to technical design decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to ensure our data infrastructure continues to evolve and meet future demands.

Role Responsibilities

* Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, secure, and cost-effective distributed data solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Data Factory).

* Architect and implement advanced data pipelines using Databricks, Delta Lake, Python and Spark, ensuring performance, reliability, and maintainability across cloud and on-prem environments.

* Champion data quality, governance, and observability, ensuring data is accurate, timely, and fit-for-purpose for analytics, BI, and operational use cases.

* Drive the modernization of legacy systems, leading the migration of data infrastructure to Azure with minimal disruption and long-term scalability.

* Act as a technical authority on Azure-native data engineering, guiding best practices and setting standards across the team.

* Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.

* Collaborate with architects, analysts, and stake holders to align data engineering efforts with strategic business goals and enterprise data strategy.

* Evaluate and introduce emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance the Bank’s data capabilities.

* Own the end-to-end delivery of complex data solutions, from requirements gathering to production deployment and support.

* Contribute to the development of reusable frameworks, templates, and patterns to accelerate delivery and ensure consistency across projects.

Minimum Criteria

* Extensive experience with Azure services including Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Data Factory.

* Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and Spark (PySpark), with a strong focus on performance optimization and distributed processing.

* Proven experience in CI/CD practices using industry-standard tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

* Strong understanding of data architecture principles and cloud-native design patterns.

Essential Criteria

* Demonstrated ability to lead technical delivery, mentor engineering teams and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment between data solutions and business strategy.

* Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting.

* Deep understanding of source control, testing strategies, and agile development practices.

* Self-motivated with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving innovation in data engineering.

Desirable Criteria

* Experience delivering data pipelines on Hortonworks/Cloudera on-prem and leading cloud migration initiatives.

* Familiarity with: Apache Airflow

* Data modelling and metadata management

* Experience influencing enterprise data strategy and contributing to architectural governance

MLC Partners are working with prestigious London based College to support them with the recruitment of a newly created Head of Business Intelligence & Reporting role. This role would be for someone who likes the prospect of working in a greenfield environment and working with Executive teams to ensure the Data strategy links in to the wider organisational and Digtal Strategy.

If you’re a self sufficient, driven individual with strong previous exposure to the Higher Education sector… please read on!

Job Purpose

Lead the development and delivery of business intelligence solutions to support evidence-based decision-making across the College. This pivotal role shapes the institution’s data strategy, drives continuous improvement, and fosters a culture of data literacy and collaboration. The postholder will champion best practice, engage key stakeholders, and ensure the service continually evolves to meet institutional needs.

Key Areas:

* Develop and maintain dashboards to report and monitor the College’s KPIs

* Manage the delivery and prioritisation of strategic data projects for the College

* Lead on the development of dashboards and semantic data models in Power BI

* Be responsible for an annual cycle of updates to existing reports

* Be highly proficient in external Higher Education data and relevant internal student record systems

* Support decision making through intuitive data visualisation and scenario planning

* Benchmarking against internal and external performance measures

* Manage, mentor and develop a team of Planning Analysts, fostering professional growth and wellbeing

* Provide a professional, efficient and friendly service to students, staff and external organisations

* Develop relationships with key stakeholders such as academic schools and professional services to understand business needs

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Data Governance

* Develop and implement the College’s Data strategy, including institution-wide data definitions, and governance frameworks

* Champion for Data Quality and Records Management across the institution, ensuring alignment with regulatory and sector standards (e.g. OfS, HESA)

* Align data projects to strategic priorities

* Lead on the design and delivery of dashboards and semantic data models using Power BI and other relevant tools

* Support the creation and maintenance of a ‘single- source of truth’ data infrastructure

Business Intelligence and Reporting

* Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor and report on College KPIs

* Provide complex analysis of key performance indicators to senior leadership, including OfS metrics, National Student Survey results, League table publications

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

* Build strong cross departmental collaboration with IT, Finance, HR and Registry, academic schools and other professional services

* Communicate complex data insights to a range of stakeholders through intuitive visualisations and clear reporting

* Develop a deep understanding of user requirements in order to deliver intuitive dashboards

Team Leadership

* Build, lead and develop a team of data analysts/officers to support business needs

Service Delivery and Support

* Produce complex analysis of key performance indicators to the senior leadership team

* Develop dashboards and reports to support various stakeholders in their operations and planning processes

* Pro-actively identify data quality issues with student records and communicate with relevant staff to resolve them

* Provide support and training to staff in the use of reporting tools and other data resources

This is a strategic, hands on, standalone role that blends market data vendor management, technical capability, and business engagement.

I need someone with Financial Service experience ideally Wealth Manager, below are the key components of the role

Market Data Vendor Oversight

Identify and catalogue current market data feeds managed by business teams
Engage business stakeholders to understand data needs.
Assess overlapping vendor feeds
Drive cost savings, synergies, and vendor consolidation where possible.
Support decommissioning or renegotiation of feeds.Procurement & Contractual Understanding

Work closely with procurement teams.
Understand contract obligations and typical market data vendor operating models.
Technical & Data CapabilityThe role sits in the data department, so the candidate must be technically capable:

Understand data architecture and how feeds land in Snowflake.
Ability to run SQL queries, investigate data, and compare feeds.
Familiarity with concepts like EDP, data lakes, ingestion of PDFs, etc.
Should be able to use AI/tools to automate comparisons.
Not reliant on data engineers/analysts for basic tasks

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader with higher educational experience who will be responsible for delivering business intelligence, analytics, and reporting services that support evidence-based decision-making and institutional performance. You will be required to lead the development of data strategy, governance frameworks, and advanced analytics capabilities to enable data-driven planning and operational excellence across the business.
This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work 2-3 days in the London office. Previous higher education sector experience is required.

Core Skills & Expertise

• Business Intelligence & Analytics Leadership
• Data Strategy & Data Governance
• Power BI (Dashboards, Data Models, Visualisation)
• Data Transformation & Automation (Alteryx)
• Cloud Data Platforms (AWS)
• KPI Development & Performance Analytics
• Higher Education Data & Regulatory Reporting (OfS, HESA)
• Strategic Planning, Forecasting & Scenario Analysis
• Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the College’s Data Strategy, establishing institution-wide data standards, definitions, and governance frameworks.

• Champion data quality, records management, and regulatory compliance aligned with sector requirements (e.g., OfS, HESA).

• Establish and maintain a single source of truth through robust data architecture, reporting standards, and governance processes.

• Align analytics and reporting initiatives with institutional strategy, performance management, and planning priorities.

• Lead the design and delivery of business intelligence solutions using Power BI, including dashboards, reports, and semantic data models.

• Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor institutional KPIs, operational performance, and strategic metrics.

• Deliver advanced data analysis, benchmarking, and scenario modelling to support strategic planning and forecasting.

• Provide complex analytics and insights on key performance indicators, including league tables, National Student Survey results, and regulatory metrics.

• Manage the annual reporting cycle and ensure continuous improvement of institutional reporting frameworks.

• Utilise Power BI, Alteryx, and modern data platforms to transform and deliver actionable insights.

• Work with cloud-based data architectures (e.g., AWS) and collaborate with data engineering teams to enhance analytics capabilities.

• Develop scalable data models, visualisations, and reporting frameworks that support enterprise-wide decision-making.

• Partner with senior leadership, academic schools, and professional services (IT, Finance, HR, Registry) to understand business needs and translate them into analytics solutions.

• Communicate complex insights through intuitive dashboards, data visualisations, and executive-level reporting.

• Promote data literacy and evidence-led decision-making across the organisation.

• Build, lead, and develop a team of data analysts and planning specialists.

• Mentor team members, supporting professional development and high-performance delivery.

• Foster a collaborative culture that prioritises innovation, data quality, and analytical excellence.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Farringdon, London hybrid working

We are seeking someone who is passionate about data and data quality. If that sounds like you, we have an opportunity to join us as anAsset Data Quality Improvement Lead.

AsAsset Data Quality Improvement Lead, youll be at the heart of our mission to make asset data a trusted foundation for every decision we make. Reporting to the Head of Asset Information, youll set the direction for how we improve, cleanse and validate our data, making sure our Asset Management System (AMS) is always reliable.

Youll lead the charge on large-scale data quality projects, using your expertise to spot issues, get to the root of problems and embed lasting solutions. Youll turn complex datasets into clear, actionable insights for leaders and colleagues, designing dashboards and scorecards with tools like PowerBI, SQL and AGS.

Collaboration will be central to your role, working with IT, Asset Management and external partners to make sure every integration and migration meets our high standards. Youll support audits, help shape AMS integration projects and run workshops to build data skills across the business.

If youre passionate about data quality and want to make a real difference, wed love to hear from you.

The role will be based in ourFarringdon officeand offers hybrid working arrangements of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office. Some occasional travel to our main offices may be required from time to time.

What youll need:

• Advanced technical skills in SQL, PowerBI, Data Quality and reconciliation tools
• Experience leading data quality improvement or transformation projects in a complex or regulated environment preferably in Assets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large datasets
• Deep understanding of data governance, data management frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g. Decent Homes, HHSRS, SDR)
• Experience in data process improvement, change management and embedding new ways of working
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

In your supporting statement, it is important that you address how you meet each of the abovesix criteriaproviding real examples.

Closing date: 22nd March 2026 at 23:59pm.

Please Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting statement as soon as possible so your application can be reviewed and considered.

About us

At Southern Housing, our residents are at theheartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.

A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.

What’s in it for you

• Pension
• Life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Eyecare & dental
• Birthday leave
• Retailersdiscounts
• Cycle to work
• Buy & sell annual leave
• Season ticket loan
• In-house academy & career development
• Flexible working

Inclusion and DiversityWe work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.

This is a strategic, hands on, standalone role that blends market data vendor management, technical capability, and business engagement.

I need someone with Financial Service experience ideally Wealth Manager, below are the key components of the role

Market Data Vendor Oversight

• Identify and catalogue current market data feeds managed by business teams
• Engage business stakeholders to understand data needs.
• Assess overlapping vendor feeds
• Drive cost savings, synergies, and vendor consolidation where possible.
• Support decommissioning or renegotiation of feeds.

Procurement & Contractual Understanding

• Work closely with procurement teams.
• Understand contract obligations and typical market data vendor operating models.

1. Technical & Data Capability

The role sits in the data department, so the candidate must be technically capable:

• Understand data architecture and how feeds land in Snowflake.
• Ability to run SQL queries, investigate data, and compare feeds.
• Familiarity with concepts like EDP, data lakes, ingestion of PDFs, etc.
• Should be able to use AI/tools to automate comparisons.
• Not reliant on data engineers/analysts for basic tasks.

This is a strategic, hands on, standalone role that blends market data vendor management, technical capability, and business engagement.

I need someone with Financial Service experience ideally Wealth Manager, below are the key components of the role

Market Data Vendor Oversight

• Identify and catalogue current market data feeds managed by business teams
• Engage business stakeholders to understand data needs.
• Assess overlapping vendor feeds
• Drive cost savings, synergies, and vendor consolidation where possible.
• Support decommissioning or renegotiation of feeds.

Procurement & Contractual Understanding

• Work closely with procurement teams.
• Understand contract obligations and typical market data vendor operating models.

Technical & Data Capability

The role sits in the data department, so the candidate must be technically capable:

• Understand data architecture and how feeds land in Snowflake.
• Ability to run SQL queries, investigate data, and compare feeds.
• Familiarity with concepts like EDP, data lakes, ingestion of PDFs, etc.
• Should be able to use AI/tools to automate comparisons.
• Not reliant on data engineers/analysts for basic tasks.

Sybase Database Administrator (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments.
• Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities.
• Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9.
• Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions, and auditing.
• Monitoring database environments to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Optimizing SQL queries, indexes, server configurations, and resource allocation.
• Diagnosing and resolving blocking, deadlocks, contention, and execution plan issues.
• Maintaining and improving backup and recovery strategies using Sybase Backup Server.
• Supporting high-availability and replication architectures, including DR environments.
• Conducting regular recovery testing and ensuring compliance with DR procedures.
• Providing L2/L3 support for production and non-production database incidents and requests.
• Collaborating with development and application teams on schema changes, data insights, and integration.
• Creating and maintaining automation scripts for routine tasks.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to provide out-of-hours support for critical production systems.
• Developing and maintaining detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
• Ensuring all database environments comply with security, governance, and compliance standards.
• Supporting internal and external audits with necessary evidence and reporting.

Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on experience as a Sybase DBA in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in Sybase ASE administration, tuning, troubleshooting, and configuration.
• Strong experience with Sybase Replication Server.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query tuning and a solid understanding of execution plans.
• Proven experience supporting high-availability, 24/7 production environments.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a contract role with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior management, application support, developers, and fellow technologists.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or database migration projects.
• Familiarity with other database technologies such as SQL Server and/or Oracle.
• Experience in the large-scale financial services enterprise sector.
• Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible) and DevOps practices.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role ‘apply now’ to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

A leading Financial Services organisation is looking to appoint a Head of Data Platform Engineering to lead the design, development and ongoing evolution of its enterprise data platform. The role is offering a base salary of £125,000 plus excellent benefits. The business operates a remote-first model, with occasional travel to its London and Southeast office.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for a modern Azure and Snowflake environment, leading teams across platform engineering, quality, and governance. You will shape the data platform roadmap, drive delivery across both strategic change and BAU, and play a key role in building a scalable, secure and high-performing data capability.

The role will suit someone who combines strong technical depth with proven leadership experience in modern data platforms. You will be expected to improve engineering standards, strengthen DataOps and CI/CD practices, drive platform optimisation and cost control, and act as a senior partner to stakeholders across technology and the wider business.

Key requirements

• Strong experience leading modern data platform engineering teams
• Deep knowledge of Snowflake, Azure and cloud-based data environments
• Proven background in DataOps, DevOps, CI/CD and engineering best practices
• Experience improving platform scalability, quality, security and governance
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional delivery
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience building capable, high-performing teams

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that is investing heavily in its data estate, where you will have real ownership, visibility, and the chance to shape the platform’s future direction.

If you are an experienced Head of Data Platform Engineering with the required background, please respond to this advert with an up-to-date copy of your CV for review.

£415 per day (Umbrella) | London | Hybrid (3 days onsite)

A leading financial services organisation is looking for an experienced Collibra Integration Engineer to join their data team on an initial 6-month contract.

This role will support the implementation and development of enterprise data governance capabilities across the EMEA region, working closely with Data Governance, Data Office and Engineering teams to ensure data policies, metadata and lineage are effectively captured and managed within the Collibra platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of data governance frameworks across key business services.
• Work closely with Data Governance Analysts and IT teams to capture and maintain technical assets within Collibra, including data lineage and physical-to-logical data mappings.
• Design and implement data governance solutions using the Collibra platform (DIP/CDQ).
• Liaise with cross-functional teams including Data Office, Application Teams, ETL Teams, DBAs and other project teams to ensure data source prerequisites are met and configured.
• Enable effective data lineage and metadata management within the Collibra platform.
• Configure and run Collibra EDGE and Lineage Harvester to access multiple data stores and generate lineage assets.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and report risks, issues and progress where required.
• Support Collibra upgrades and regression testing during implementation phases.
• Manage and maintain technical assets within the Collibra data governance environment.

Key Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of data governance principles and best practices.
• Experience implementing data governance using Collibra or Collibra Data Quality.
• Strong SQL data analysis skills (eg PL/SQL or T-SQL).
• Experience working with Oracle and/or SQL Server.
• Experience with data integration and ETL processes.
• Strong understanding of data management concepts and data modelling techniques.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to programming languages such as C#, Python or JSON.
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations such as GDPR.
• Certifications in Collibra or other data governance tools.

Contract Details

• Contract Length: 6 months (possible extension)
• Rate: £415 per day
• Payment: Via umbrella company
• Location: London
• Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite

This is a strong opportunity to join a large-scale data governance programme within a financial services environment, helping to drive data quality, lineage and governance across the organisation.

Role: ESG Business / Systems Analyst

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Location: London, 2-3 days per week on site required

Duration: 12-month initial contract

Rate: .00 via umbrella

We are partnering with a leading financial services organisation seeking a Business Analyst to support the delivery of a new ESG and Risk data platform. This role will sit between business and technology teams, helping to shape how sustainability and risk data is captured, structured and delivered for regulatory reporting.

The position has a strong ESG focus, supporting initiatives linked to sustainability reporting, environmental data and evolving regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across risk, sustainability, data governance and IT to ensure ESG data is accurately defined, integrated and governed within the organisation’s data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and document business and technical requirements related to ESG and risk data.
• Translate stakeholder needs into clear specifications and user stories for technology and data teams.
• Support the design and implementation of an ESG-focused data platform.
• Contribute to data modelling, data mapping and data lineage across ESG and risk datasets.
• Work closely with data governance, architecture and engineering teams to ensure strong data quality and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Support testing, validation and delivery within Agile project environments.

Experience & Skills

• Background in business analysis within financial services or regulated environments.
• Understanding of ESG or sustainability reporting and environmental data.
• Experience working with risk or regulatory data initiatives.
• Knowledge of data platforms, data governance and data modelling principles.
• Familiarity with tools such as SQL, JIRA, Confluence, Visio, and exposure to Azure-based data environments is beneficial.

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the “apply” button.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Please be advised if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Senior Business Analyst - Data / Insurance Transformation (Contract)
Up to 600 per day - inside IR-month contract Hybrid (1-2 days in London)

We’re working with our client on a major global data transformation programme and they’re looking to bring in two Senior Business Analysts to support a large-scale Delegated Authority harmonisation initiative.

This programme sits right at the centre of how data is standardised, governed, and consumed across the organisation’s global insurance operations. It’s a complex, data-heavy environment with multiple stakeholders, external partners, and large volumes of transactional information moving across systems.

If you enjoy untangling complex data structures, shaping how information flows across a business, and working closely with architects, governance teams, and senior stakeholders, this will be a genuinely interesting programme to get stuck into.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll play a key role in defining how delegated authority data is captured, validated, and integrated across the organisation. Working closely with SMEs, architects, and governance teams, you’ll run workshops to gather requirements across areas such as contracts, premium and risk, and claims data. From there, you’ll translate business needs into structured data definitions, source-to-target mappings, and validation rules.

You’ll also help shape the operating model around data intake and governance - supporting partner onboarding, defining data quality frameworks, and ensuring the right standards are in place to support regulatory, operational, and financial reporting. A big part of the role involves collaborating with both internal teams and external partners (including MGAs and TPAs) to ensure data can be consistently captured and integrated across the wider ecosystem.

What they’re looking for

• 8-10+ years’ experience as a Senior Business Analyst on enterprise or data-focused transformation programmes
• Strong experience analysing large, complex datasets (policy, premium, exposure, claims, financial movements etc.)
• Proven ability performing source-to-target mapping and business data definition
• Experience defining data quality rules, validation frameworks, or governance standards
• Comfortable running workshops and engaging senior stakeholders
• Experience working with external partners or third-party data providers

Nice to have (at least one fo these ideally)

• Delegated Authority or bordereaux data environments
• MGA or TPA data integration experience
• Exposure to Lloyd’s, Solvency II, or similar regulatory frameworks
• Experience working alongside Data Architects, Data Governance, or Data Engineering teams

The setup

• 12-month contract
• Up to 600 per day (inside IR35)
• Hybrid working - 1-2 days per week in London
• Start date: April 2026

If you’re a Senior BA who enjoys getting into the detail of data, governance, and transformation programmes, this is a strong long-term contract on a genuinely interesting global initiative.

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