The Head of Data role is responsible for setting and executing the firm’s data strategy, ensuring it is tightly aligned to business objectives and growth plans. The role will lead the design and development of the organisation’s data architecture, platforms, and processes, building and managing a high-performing data team to deliver high-quality, secure, and accurate data. You will drive advanced analytics and business intelligence, promote data literacy, and foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making across the firm. Partnering closely with senior stakeholders, you will turn data into actionable insight, which will drive the value in the wider business.<br><br>

<ul><li>Proven experience leading data strategy aligned to business objectives.</li><li>Strong background in building and managing high-performing data teams.</li><li>Strong technical skills in data architecture, pipelines, storage, metadata, and lake/warehouse design (EG, MS Fabric, SQL, ALTERYX)</li><li>Experience delivering advanced analytics, BI, dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics.</li><li>Ability to identify and prioritise high-impact, value-driving data use cases.</li><li>Track record of promoting data literacy and running training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.</li><li>Ability to foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and evidence-based decision-making.</li><li>Strong stakeholder management skills with PMO, finance, operations, sales, and delivery teams.</li><li>Experience guiding data request prioritisation and managing expectations on deliverables.</li></ul><br>

<strong>Define and own the data strategy aligned to the firm's business objectives<br></strong>• &nbsp;Create a data vision, roadmap, and measurable KPIs (e.g., data quality, time-to-insight, data-driven revenue opportunities)<br>• &nbsp;Communicate strategy to the executive team and secure sponsorship across functions<br><br><strong>Build and lead a high-performing data team<br></strong>• &nbsp;Recruit, develop, and coach talent; establish clear career paths and performance plans<br>• &nbsp;Balance strategic leadership with hands-on guidance where appropriate<br><br><strong>Data architecture and infrastructure<br></strong>• &nbsp;Architect scalable data platforms and integration<br>• &nbsp;Design data pipelines, storage strategies, metadata management, and lake/warehouse architecture<br>• &nbsp;Ensure data accessibility for analysts and tools while maintaining security and governance<br><br><strong>Analytics, insights, and value realization<br></strong>• &nbsp;Lead advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives<br>• &nbsp;Oversee development of dashboards, reports, and self-service analytics<br>• &nbsp;Identify and prioritise high-impact use cases that drive client outcomes and internal efficiency<br><br><strong>Data literacy and culture<br></strong>• &nbsp;Promote data literacy across the organisation<br>• &nbsp;Run training, knowledge sharing, and onboarding programs<br>• &nbsp;Foster a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and evidence-based decision making<br><br><strong>Stakeholder engagement and governance<br></strong>• &nbsp;Build strong working relationships with PMO, finance, operations, sales, and client delivery teams<br>• &nbsp;Provide guidance on data requests, prioritisation, and feasible deliverables<br><br><br><br><br>

<ul><li>Salary aligned with your skills and expertise</li><li>27 days holiday allowance plus statutory public holidays</li><li>Car allowance</li><li>Flexible benefit and well-being schemes</li><li>Birthday leave</li><li>2 giving back days per year. We encourage our team to support the wider community by providing paid leave to work with local charities or good causes</li><li>A hard working, fun and professional working environment</li><li>Enhanced family friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity pay</li><li>36.25 hour working week</li></ul><br>Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we’ve supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 30 offices and we remain the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK. A career with Leonard Curtis will open the door to varied career pathways.<br><br>We have built an environment that empowers you to express yourself to have confidence in who you are and what you’re capable of and develop the career you want.<br><br><strong>Learning and Development<br></strong><br>Leonard Curtis has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules to external training and qualifications.<br><br><strong>Diversity and Inclusion<br></strong><br>Diversity is a core business imperative of the Group. We are an equal opportunities employer which promotes inclusiveness and always employ the best professional for the job. Having a diverse workforce allows the Group to draw upon a range of different ideas and experiences which supports our business’s growth and creates an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity for success.<br><br><br>