Head of Data
DGH Recruitment Ltd
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 9 days
London, Greater London SW1A2DX, England

£120,000 - £140,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Head of Data role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior position within a legal or professional services organization.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering a data strategy while managing projects related to data governance and quality.
- Key responsibilities include establishing a data governance group, promoting a data culture, and collaborating with various teams for process improvements.
- The position demands strong communication skills to liaise with C-suite and Partners, as well as the ability to manage expectations during complex changes.
- Salary details are not specified, but candidates should be prepared for a results-oriented environment that values professionalism and attention to detail.
The Role
Collaboration: Work with Partners and staff to develop and deliver a data strategy.
Project Management: Lead and manage projects related to master data, integrations, classifications, hierarchies, glossaries, and cleansing.
Education: Promote a 'data culture' within the Firm.
Industry Knowledge: Requires understanding of global law Firm or professional services operations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Data Governance: Establish and chair a data governance group, implement a governance framework.
Data Quality: Ensure data quality and system integration for better reporting and decision-making.
Policy Standardization: Work with Information Governance Manager on data policies.
Collaboration: Work with Change Manager and Learning and Development team to educate staff on data value.
Process Improvement: Identify and address data-related process improvements.
Data Culture: Foster a culture supporting compliance, standardization, and innovation.
Resource Management: Recruit and manage data resources.
Key Skills and Experience
Experience: Minimum 3 years in a senior role in a legal or professional services organization.
Influence: Experience liaising with and influencing C-suite and Partners.
Communication: Ability to communicate technology matters to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management: Manage expectations during complex changes.
Commercial Awareness: Results-oriented and pragmatic approach.
Professionalism: Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
Attention to Detail: Inquisitive, tenacious, and able to challenge constructively.
In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon DGH Recruitment Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position.
DGH Recruitment Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business