Director of Data

Location

Glasgow (Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite)

Permanent

We’re supporting a long‑established UK financial services organisation that’s undergoing a major data and digital transformation. With a strong national presence and a culture that genuinely values its people, the business is investing heavily in modern data capabilities and emerging technologies. They’re now looking for a Group Data & Analytics Director to lead this evolution and take their data maturity to the next level.

In this strategic leadership role, you’ll define and deliver the group‑wide Data Strategy and lead a highly capable team across data engineering, analytics, and data science. You’ll modernise platforms, champion data literacy and governance, and help the organisation unlock greater value from its data and AI capabilities.

• Setting the vision for how the organisation uses data, insight, and AI across all business areas.
• Modernising the data landscape using AWS/Azure
  , scalable platforms, and a modern data lake.
• Leading, coaching and developing a 30‑person data organisation, building a high‑performing and collaborative culture.
• Uplifting data literacy and empowering teams across the business to use data confidently in decision‑making.
• Strengthening governance, quality, data ownership, and lifecycle management.
• Ensuring resilient and well‑operated data services through strong monitoring, controls and continuous improvement.
• Working closely with senior leaders to deliver data‑driven initiatives that improve client outcomes and operational efficiency.

You’re an experienced data leader who’s comfortable shaping strategy, influencing senior stakeholders and leading high‑performing teams. You’ll bring:

• Strong experience across data analytics, data science and data engineering
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• A track record of delivering enterprise data strategies and leading transformation.
• Experience with in financial services or another regulated industry.
• A leadership style centred on coaching, empowerment and continuous improvement.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms, modern engineering practices, and scalable architectures.
• Excellent communication and decision‑making skills.
• A relevant degree in Analytics, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Statistics or similar.

You’ll be joining an organisation that prioritises personal development, wellbeing and creating a supportive, inclusive environment. Expect a strong benefits package including:

• Private medical insurance
• 8x salary life assurance
• Income protection
• Discretionary bonus
• Flexible holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Enhanced family leave
• Study support for further qualifications

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, modernise data capabilities at scale and help shape the future of a respected financial services organisation.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to lead data transformation, build modern cloud‑based platforms and drive an ambitious financial services organisation forward, we’d love to hear from you.