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Head of Data
JOB OVERVIEW
Define and drive our data strategy to ensure data is well-governed, securely managed, and accessible across the business.
Lay the foundations to enable data-driven decision-making by establishing the frameworks, platforms, and practices needed to maximise the value of enterprise data.
Main Duties, including but not limited to:
- Define and lead our enterprise-wide data strategy, aligned to business objectives and future growth
- Design and maintain a scalable, secure data architecture that supports storage, integration, and efficient access to data across teams
- Establish and oversee data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, and quality standards
- Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to ensure data is consistently captured, trusted, and used effectively across systems and teams
- Work with colleagues from across Telehouse to understand their data needs and identify modern data platforms (e.g. data lakes, warehouses, analytics tools) to support reporting, analytics, and innovation
- Champion data accessibility and literacy across the business by enabling self-service capabilities and supporting training where required
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001), managing data privacy and security risks
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to keep our data ecosystem future-ready and competitive
- Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on data-related opportunities, risks, and priorities
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in defining and implementing enterprise-wide data strategies
- Deep understanding of data governance frameworks, including data quality management, metadata, lineage, and data ownership models
- Strong knowledge of modern data platforms and tools (e.g. cloud data warehouses, data lakes)
- Experience with data integration, master data management (MDM), and designing scalable data pipelines
- Solid grasp of data privacy, regulatory compliance, and security best practices (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, data access controls)
- Familiarity with business intelligence and analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and enabling self-service reporting
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams to align data needs, promote data literacy, and deliver business value through data
- Strong technical leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience managing data teams and influencing at senior levels
- Proficiency in data modelling, SQL, and understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP) and their data services
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, please apply online attaching your CV and Covering Letter in Office Word format. Alternatively, send your CV and Covering Letter to [email protected]
If you join us at Telehouse, you’ll work with a team of experienced professionals whose job it is to keep Telehouse at the forefront of the data centre services market. We pride ourselves on a supportive, friendly workplace environment that unlocks the potential in each and every member of our team. We invest in our employees through training and development and believe in empowering our employees to work proactively. At Telehouse, you can rest assured that you’ll be working for a leading company with a proven track record for operational excellence.
Telehouse has offices in London and across the globe, and is owned by KDDI; a Global Fortune 500 telecommunications company.
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