105 data lead jobs found

Data Lead - Contract (Outside IR35) London (3 days per week on-site) Senior/Principal Consultant Level £570 per day - Outside IR35 Initial 3 months plus extensions We're working with a high-profile client on a strategically important programme and are seeking an experienced Data Lead to shape and deliver enterprise-grade data and reporting capabilities. This engagement is well suited to a senior or principal-level consultant with proven leadership experience and the ability to operate confidently in complex stakeholder environments. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of data and analytics solutions Define and own the data strategy, governance, and reporting approach across the programme Act as the senior data authority, providing direction, assurance, and best practice Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to drive insight-led decision making Oversee and assure the quality and performance of Power BI reporting solutions...

Databricks. Azure. Cloud Migration. PySpark. Lakehouse. Teradata Modernisation We're building a bench of top-tier Databricks and Cloud Data Engineering contractors for a series of high-impact transformation programmes across multiple UK clients. If you specialise in cloud migration, Databricks engineering, and modern data platform builds , there are several projects kicking off now and over the coming weeks. These are hands-on, delivery-focused roles where you'll be shaping modern data platforms, migrating Legacy estates, and building scalable engineering foundations that actually get used; not just documented. What You'll Be Working On Depending on the project, you'll be involved in: Migrating enterprise data workloads from Teradata and other Legacy systems into Databricks on Azure Designing and building high-performance PySpark pipelines , Delta Lake tables, and medallion architectures Developing scalable ETL/ELT workflows and optimising existing...

Experienced Data Readiness Lead required for an immediate start! 6 months initially Hybrid working (South East) Outside IR35 Flexible day rate DOE Immediate start available! Overview: My client require a highly experienced Data Readiness Lead to support the early stages of our ERP programme. This is a short-term, specialist role (circa 6 months) focused on establishing the foundations for a complex ERP data workstream. This person will be responsible for shaping the overall data approach and ensuring the programme is set up for successful delivery. Key responsibilities: Define and lead an end-to-end ERP data strategy and delivery plan  Map key data domains, dependencies, risks and constraints across the organisation Establish the sequencing and prioritisation of data activities  Set up and structure a data workstream aligned to the wider ERP programme  Coordinate and initiate data cleansing and preparation activities  Provide expert guidance on data migration...

Contract Lead Data Analyst Working for an industry leading, high-growth marketplace scale-up, the Lead Data Analyst will work with department heads and C-Level, owning data collection, visualisation and insight generation, influencing key decision making across the business. Candidates must be available to start within 1 week c. £500 p/d (outside IR35) 4-6 months London / hybrid (2 days in office) The Lead Data Analyst will be responsible for: Data strategy and leadership Working with teams and senior leaders across the business to drive business growth Partnering with product, marketing and commercial teams to generate and operationalise insights Data collection, management and visualisation Using AI to scale impact The Lead Data Analyst will have: A proven track record as an experienced, commercial Senior Analyst at a consumer focused (b2c) business - marketplace would be ideal, but not essential Ability to work confidently with...

Job Title: Lead Data Modeller Location: Worcester (1/2 times a fortnight) Day Rate: £500pd OUTSIDE IR35 Contract Length: 8 Months WRK digital are looking for strong, delivery-oriented Lead Data Modeller to support a Phase 1 data remediation programme in a complex enterprise environment You will be responsible for leading development of the Enterprise Information Model and Conceptual Data Model, defining core business entities and relationships, and ensuring strong, reusable information structures. Why this role matters This role creates the enterprise-level information foundation that the rest of remediation, reporting and architecture work depends upon. Core responsibilities Lead development of the Enterprise Information Model Lead development of the Conceptual Data Model Define modelling standards and conventions Facilitate agreement on enterprise entities and definitions Align conceptual models with architecture and reporting needs Support...

Data Architect/Tech Lead, hands-on data engineering background (to £600pd outside IR35), Remote First If you're a Data Architect that is as equally comfortable designing target states at scale as you are deep-diving into data pipelines, while having a consultative approach then this could be the start of a long-term engagement. Working within a small team, you will initially be working on a discovery exercise to uncover issues relating to data architecture, pipelines and platforms. The maturity assessment will cover capability, governance, existing platforms and modernisation requirements, with the outcomes being a series of deliverables that will help the end client to become "AI Ready" and scalable for future needs. Following this exercise, you'll be part of the team that's responsible to guiding the Enterprise customer towards their goals. To be successful within this role, you'll have been working as a lead/senior Data Architect within a complex organisation having...

Finance Data Reconciliation Lead (Oracle Fusion) – 6 Months Initial – Hybrid (Midlands) – Outside IR35 VIQU have partnered with a leading enterprise organisation undergoing a large-scale Oracle Fusion Finance transformation. As part of this programme, we are seeking a Finance Data Reconciliation Lead to take ownership of designing and validating reconciliation processes across a complex integration landscape. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong ERP experience, capable of operating at the intersection of Finance and Technology to ensure the integrity of financial data feeding into management and statutory reporting. The Role: The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of reconciliation frameworks across Oracle Fusion and interfacing systems. You will analyse how accounting transactions flow through integrations and translate into financial balances, ensuring data is accurate, complete, and timely. This includes validating...

Senior Software Developer | £500 - £600 We're working with a global energy transformation leader with a 150-year legacy of innovation on this exciting opportunity. We are looking for a heavy-hitting Senior Developer who can bridge the gap between complex finance logic and high-performance Ruby on Rails engineering. This is a high-impact, Outside IR35 role where you will drive the decarbonisation agenda by streamlining digital solutions for Finance, Accounting, and FP&A teams. You will be the technical gatekeeper, shaping pre-development solutions and ensuring enterprise-grade code quality within a fast-moving, green-tech environment. The Role Lead the design and development of pragmatic, sustainable technical solutions using Ruby on Rails to support complex finance data flows. Act as a technical solution shaper, engaging with Accounting and Controlling stakeholders to translate business needs into actionable technical requirements. Architect and review...

Cyber Security Engineer | £500 - £550 We're working with a rapidly expanding global professional services powerhouse on this exciting opportunity. This is a high-impact contract for a hands-on security specialist to drive critical infrastructure projects and lead global roll-outs across a sophisticated enterprise environment. You will be at the forefront of their cyber resilience strategy, taking full ownership of major deployments including Netskope and CyberArk while ensuring the business maintains elite-level compliance standards. If you are a proactive engineer who thrives on technical delivery and infrastructure hardening, this 3-month initial engagement (with high extension potential) is for you. The Role Lead the end-to-end global roll-out of Netskope across an international office network to enhance SASE and cloud security. Take full technical ownership of CyberArk implementation, including configuration, policy definition, and ongoing administration. Drive...

IT Project Manager 6-12 month initial contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Aberdeenshire £450-500 per day We're looking for a confident, people-savvy IT Engagement Project Lead to take the reins on a portfolio of global IT initiatives, driving them from idea to delivery and ensuring real business value along the way. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, people and process, and who thrives in environments where collaboration, pace and change are the norm. You'll own projects end-to-end, leading cross‑functional teams (internal and third‑party) and ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to expectation. The Role: **Lead and motivate global project teams across the full project lifecycle **Define scope, manage requirements and evaluate technical solutions **Oversee configuration, commissioning, validation and acceptance **Support implementation and business change management **Produce clear project plans, reports and...

Solution Architect 6 month initial contract with view to extend Hybrid working 2 days onsite £550 to 600 Outside IR35 We're seeking a Solution Architect with a strong background in either Supply Chain and/or Retail operations. You will lead the design and delivery of technology solutions across finance and back-office domains and ensure scalable, secure, and integrated architectures that support core business functions such as finance, HR and compliance. The successful candidate will bridge business strategy and technical execution, shaping solutions that improve operational efficiency, financial control, and data visibility across the organisation. The role: **Collaborate with Business Analyst(s) and Business Stakeholder(s) to translate requirements and business problems into appropriate solutions **Design end to end solution architectures across finance and back office platforms **Own TDA submissions from creation through to approval...

Lead Integration Architect 12 Months Contract Outside IR35 £600 to £650 a day 3 days a week in Dartford Kent A global powerhouse in the Infrastructure and Built Environment sector is urgently seeking a visionary Integration Architect to spearhead the connectivity for a multi-million-pound Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) transformation. This isn't a maintenance role. You will own the entire integration architecture, acting as the master orchestrator for a complex ecosystem. You will ensure that high-level ERP and HR systems communicate perfectly with the precision-engineered data flows of PLM, MES, and QMS platforms. As an integration Architect you will have the following responsibilities Define the integration architecture that allows disparate enterprise systems to speak a single, fluent language. Manage APIs, interfaces, and complex data streams to ensure seamless, real-time interoperability. Act as the guardian of architectural integrity across all...

Data Business Analyst - 6 Month Contract (Outside IR35) Location: London (2 days per week on-site) Rate: £500 (Outside IR35) We are seeking an experienced Data Business Analyst to join a public sector organisation undergoing a large-scale data transformation, including the implementation of AI and automation across multiple divisions. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping data products, improving data quality, and supporting strategic decision-making within a complex data environment. Key Responsibilities: Gather and document requirements for data products and technical data solutions Lead data mapping activities across data layers (source to bronze, silver, gold) Collaborate with SMEs to define and validate data mappings and transformations Develop and maintain data dictionaries, metadata, and data catalogues Support data lineage tracking and define data quality rules Contribute to conceptual, logical, and physical data...

IT Project Manager 6-12 month initial contract Outside IR35 Hybrid Aberdeenshire £450-500 per day We're looking for a confident, people-savvy IT Engagement Project Lead to take the reins on a portfolio of global IT initiatives, driving them from idea to delivery and ensuring real business value along the way. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of technology, people and process, and who thrives in environments where collaboration, pace and change are the norm. You'll own projects end-to-end, leading cross-functional teams (internal and third-party) and ensuring delivery on time, on budget and to expectation. The Role: *Lead and motivate global project teams across the full project life cycle *Define scope, manage requirements and evaluate technical solutions *Oversee configuration, commissioning, validation and acceptance *Support implementation and business change management *Produce clear project plans, reports and governance...

Lead Integration Architect 12 Months Contract Outside IR35 £600 to £650 a day 3 days a week in Dartford Kent A global Powerhouse in the Infrastructure and Built Environment sector is urgently seeking a visionary Integration Architect to spearhead the connectivity for a multi-million-pound Digital Manufacturing Cloud (DMC) transformation. This isn't a maintenance role. You will own the entire integration architecture, acting as the master orchestrator for a complex ecosystem. You will ensure that high-level ERP and HR systems communicate perfectly with the precision-engineered data flows of PLM, MES, and QMS platforms. As an integration Architect you will have the following responsibilities Define the integration architecture that allows disparate enterprise systems to speak a single, fluent language. Manage APIs, interfaces, and complex data streams to ensure seamless, Real Time interoperability. Act as the guardian of architectural integrity across all system...

Solution Architect 6 month initial contract with view to extend Hybrid working 2 days onsite £550 to 600 Outside IR35 We're seeking a Solution Architect with a strong background in either Supply Chain and/or Retail operations. You will lead the design and delivery of technology solutions across finance and Back Office domains and ensure scalable, secure, and integrated architectures that support core business functions such as finance, HR and compliance. The successful candidate will bridge business strategy and technical execution, shaping solutions that improve operational efficiency, financial control, and data visibility across the organisation. The role: *Collaborate with Business Analyst(s) and Business Stakeholder(s) to translate requirements and business problems into appropriate solutions *Design end to end solution architectures across finance and Back Office platforms *Own TDA submissions from creation through to approval *Contribute to architecture...

Principal AI / Data Engineer (Contract): Length:  3 months initally (extension is likely)  Start Date:  ASAP  Location:  London, Hybrid (1 day per week)  Pay Rate / Determination: £525-575 p/d | Outside IR35  About:  Opus is supporting a UK-based digital consultancy partnering with organisations to design, build and scale high‑impact digital and AI‑driven products, with a strong people‑first culture. The role:  A hands‑on Principal AI / Data Engineer contract to assess, shape and deliver improvements to a live AI platform across two critical workstreams. You'll be responsible for: Assessing the current AI and data platform and define clear, actionable improvements Lead on delivery across two workstreams, aligning product, data and engineering Improving the natural language data exploration platform, focusing on trust and semantic consistency Designing and implementing scalable, multi‑source data pipelines and architecture About you: Strong experience with...

Solution Architect – Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Central London University £600–£630 per day Outside IR35 MUST HAVE WORKED IN A UNIVERSITY IN THE SAME OR A SIMILAR ROLE PREVIOUSLY A leading university is seeking an experienced Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Solution Architect to lead the design and technical direction of a major transformation programme focused on applicant and student‑facing journeys. This role sits at the heart of a high‑profile digital change initiative, shaping how prospective students engage with the university from first enquiry through to pre‑enrolment. You’ll work closely with product leads, ICT teams, and academic services to define scalable, robust, and user‑centred solutions. Key Responsibilities • Lead end‑to‑end solution design for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform components, including Model‑Driven Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse. • Shape the technical approach for enquiry management, applicant conversion journeys,...

Dynamics 365 CRM & Business Central Developer | £450 - £500 We're working with a rapidly expanding UK IT Managed Services Provider that is heavily investing in the automation of their internal ecosystem on this exciting opportunity. This is a high-impact contract role where you will bridge the gap between CRM and Business Central to drive operational excellence. As a key technical figure, you will be responsible for re-engineering the internal Dynamics environment, ensuring seamless workflows and robust data flow across the business. You’ll leverage the full Power Platform stack to turn a core platform into a powerful automation engine. The Role Lead the stabilization and technical improvement of the Dynamics 365 CRM platform to support business growth. Design and deliver complex integrations between Dynamics 365 Sales/Service and Dynamics 365 Business Central. Build and deploy advanced automations using Power Automate to streamline the end-to-end customer...

I'm working with one of Europe's largest touring community businesses who are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of Marketing & Digital projects , bridging the gap between business goals and technical delivery. The successful candidate will serve as a conduit between the business' stakeholders and delivery teams, owning the full project lifecycle of Marketing & Digital projects . This role requires an established, well-versed project management skillset as well as an experience employing strategic leadership and benefit realisation. Key Responsibilities: End-to-End Delivery: Define, plan, and execute multiple projects simultaneously, managing everything from initial conception to service transition. Financial & Budgetary: Take full accountability for project budgets, monitoring expenditure and ensuring lean, effective delivery. Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with senior executives and manage...