Data Platform Lead

Grade A: £55,172 (National Framework) or £61,028 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. For exceptional candidates a higher salary may be available.

Contracted

Hours:

Full time 37 hours per week.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Home Based

Closing Date: Sunday February 1 2026 m

Everyrole at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in Data Platforms & Solutions that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose,then you’ve found it! As the Data Platform Lead, you’ll help shape thetools and services that power CQC’s data and insight, ensuring we make better decisions for health and care across England.

Imagine leading a team that builds and supports enterprise data solutions, enabling CQC to deliver high-quality insights that improve care for many. The CQC’s cloud-based Enterprise Data Platform is built on Microsoft Azure, using Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI to deliver governed data and analytics capabilities.

As the Data Platform Lead in Data Platforms & Solutions, you will get the chance to:

• Drive the development of a robust
  , cloud-based data platform that supports a wide range of data, analytics, data science, AI and insight needs.
• Lead the technical direction
  , governance and sustainability of the CQC’s Enterprise Data Platform, ensuring it delivers reliable, high- quality services and long-term value.

You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:

• Shape the roadmap
  :
  Work with senior leaders across the organisation to prioritise data and analytical tooling demands and align resources to deliver maximum value.
• Build capability
  :
  Champion technical excellence and innovation by promoting the effective use of technologies to build modern data capabilities.
• Define platform strategy
  :
  Build and maintain effective relationships with data technology vendors and commercial partners to ensure platform services evolve in line with the CQC’s regulatory and insight needs.

We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

• Experience delivering cloud-based data solutions: Demonstrate how you’ve designed and implemented data platforms or services using modern technologies.
• Proven leadership in technical development: Share examples of managing teams and projects to deliver complex data products or solutions.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions: Show how you’ve worked with stakeholders to turn requirements into sustainable, high-quality outcomes.

To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for the role.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Some roles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form.
Your application will be completely anonymous. Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process.
We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of your application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.

You can read the full details of the role in Job Description
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If you’d like an informal chat about the role contact – Taryn Coop ;
Deputy Director of Enterprise Data & Reporting;  For general enquiries, please email

We offer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

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