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Senior Manager - Data Architect (Investment & Wealth)

Location: London or Edinburgh (Hybrid)

Overview

A leading global consulting organisation is seeking a Senior Manager - Data Architect to join its Technology & Transformation practice, specialising in Investment Management and Wealth. This is a senior client-facing role for an experienced data leader who is passionate about modern data architecture, investment data, and driving large-scale transformation.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders, lead high-performing teams, and help shape data strategies that improve operating models, enable better decision-making, and deliver measurable business outcomes.



Key Responsibilities:

* Lead the design and delivery of enterprise data strategies and data architecture for complex investment and wealth clients
* Manage multi-disciplinary teams delivering assessments, target-state architectures, and transformation roadmaps
* Identify inefficiencies in existing data architectures and define pragmatic, scalable improvements
* Shape and deliver operating model and data transformation initiatives, from strategy through to implementation
* Lead client workshops to define requirements, design data models, and agree architectural principles
* Engage confidently with C-level and senior stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into clear business value
* Stay close to emerging data technologies and industry trends, applying them to real client challenges



Required Experience:

* Strong background in data architecture and data solution design within consulting or large enterprise environments
* Deep understanding of data management concepts including:

* Data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)
* Data quality, master & reference data
* Analytics, reporting, and self-service BI

* Experience defining data standards, taxonomies, vocabularies, and a "common language for data"
* Proven leadership experience managing delivery teams and developing junior talent
* Strong industry experience within Investment Management and/or Wealth, e.g.:

* Asset & wealth management products
* Trading, portfolio management, risk, pricing, ESG, market data



Why Join?

* Work on high-impact data transformation programmes for leading financial services organisations
* Operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and delivery
* Be part of a collaborative, inclusive environment that values expertise, innovation, and leadership
* Clear progression, strong investment in personal development, and exposure to senior decision-makers
* Flexible hybrid working model with a strong focus on wellbeing and career sustainability

Head of Engineering

Location: Warwick, mainly a remote role
Salary: Up to £110,000

The Role:

An established UK organisation operating at scale is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and data capability during a critical growth phase. This is a newly reshaped role, and it is heavily leadership focused. There is not expectation to code day-to-day. You will bring sufficient technical depth to challenge senior engineers, set direction and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities.



Key Responsibilities:

* Provide overall leadership for software and data engineering across multiple squads
* Manage 30 across several teams
* Set and maintain engineering standards, delivery practices and governance
* Act as the senior engineering interface to the wider business, ensuring technology delivers measurable value
* Lead delivery across legacy and modern platforms, balancing transformation with stability
* Support strategic initiatives, including large-scale bids and regulatory-driven programmes
* Develop and mentor engineering leaders while fostering a high-performance, accountable culture



Technology Environment

* Core: .NET, SQL Server (legacy and modern estates)
* Data & Cloud: Azure, Databricks
* Architecture: Multiple platforms and systems undergoing consolidation and modernisation



About You

* Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, Head of Data Engineering or an equivalent senior leadership role
* Strong data engineering background is essential
* Comfortable operating in complex, multi-system environments
* Experienced people leader with a hands-off, strategic management style
* Confident challenging technical decisions without needing to be hands-on
* Commercially minded with experience delivering technology outcomes to the business

Digital Transformation Director

Salary: Up to £120,000
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity:

Our client is a purpose-driven organisation delivering large-scale public and commercial services across multiple sectors. Operating in complex, regulated environments, they are entering a critical phase of growth and transformation.

With a strong focus on improving performance, profitability and long-term sustainability, digital capability is central to their future success. As a result, they are creating a Digital Transformation Director role with enterprise-wide impact.

This is a strategic leadership position focused on leveraging digital, data, and technology to improve operational performance, simplify service delivery and enhance outcomes for both customers and employees.



The Role

As Digital Transformation Director, you will shape and lead the organisation's digital transformation agenda, working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team.

Key areas of focus include:

* Translating strategic priorities into scalable digital solutions
* Leading major technology-enabled transformation programmes
* Ensuring digital investment delivers measurable operational and financial impact
* Embedding digital capability across the organisation

This is a strategic, outcomes-focused leadership role, not a hands-on technical position.

You will play a critical role in enabling the organisation to:

* Improve profitability through automation, integration, and enhanced performance insights
* Develop new service offerings, supporting future programmes and market opportunities
* Drive organisational transformation, enabling a more integrated and scalable operating model
* Support sustainable growth, building digital foundations that encourage innovation without adding complexity



About You

We are looking for a senior digital or transformation leader with:

* A strong track record of delivering enterprise-wide digital or technology-enabled transformation
* Experience operating at executive level in complex, multi-site organisations
* Proven success in driving measurable performance and efficiency improvements
* The ability to translate technical concepts into clear business decisions
* A collaborative, pragmatic, and outcomes-focused leadership style

Head of Engineering

Location: Warwick, mainly a remote role
Salary: Up to £110,000

The Role:

An established UK organisation operating at scale is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering and data capability during a critical growth phase. This is a newly reshaped role, and it is heavily leadership focused. There is not expectation to code day-to-day. You will bring sufficient technical depth to challenge senior engineers, set direction and ensure delivery aligns with business priorities.



Key Responsibilities:

* Provide overall leadership for software and data engineering across multiple squads
* Manage 30 across several teams
* Set and maintain engineering standards, delivery practices and governance
* Act as the senior engineering interface to the wider business, ensuring technology delivers measurable value
* Lead delivery across legacy and modern platforms, balancing transformation with stability
* Support strategic initiatives, including large-scale bids and regulatory-driven programmes
* Develop and mentor engineering leaders while fostering a high-performance, accountable culture



Technology Environment

* Core: .NET, SQL Server (legacy and modern estates)
* Data & Cloud: Azure, Databricks
* Architecture: Multiple platforms and systems undergoing consolidation and modernisation



About You

* Proven experience as a Head of Engineering, Head of Data Engineering or an equivalent senior leadership role
* Strong data engineering background is essential
* Comfortable operating in complex, multi-system environments
* Experienced people leader with a hands-off, strategic management style
* Confident challenging technical decisions without needing to be hands-on
* Commercially minded with experience delivering technology outcomes to the business

Senior Data Modeller - Hybrid role in Insurance - £90k

A global consulting enterprise is hiring a Senior Data Modeller to design, govern and evolve the data models powering their next-generation cloud data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

* Model data for modern cloud data platforms (e.g Azure, Snowflake, Databricks)
* Develop and govern Canonical Data Models, Data vault models and Dimensional models
* Working across underwriting, claims, finance, actuarial and operational teams
* Engage with senior stakeholders (Heads of Data, Underwriting, Claims, IT) to validate models and business logic
* Align models with enterprise data governance and data standards

Skills & Experience

* Experience as a Data Modeller in Insurance, specifically in the London Market
* Expertise in data-modelling techniques
* Proven experience designing models across Silver, Gold and Semantic Layers
* Advanced SQL skills for data profiling, validation and modelling support
* Strong domain knowledge of Syndicates, Delegated Authority, Reinsurance, Pricing and Claims

What they offer:

* Base Salary of £80-90k
* 15% Flex
* Up to 20% bonus

Data & AI Engineer - Up to £50,000

Location: Newcastle or Manchester - Hybrid
Security Clearance: UK SC eligibility required

The Opportunity

We are supporting a leading organisation within the Technology and Data space that deliver large-scale, technology-enabled transformations. This team specialises in building modern, data-driven solutions that enable better decision-making, automation, and innovation.

This role is ideal for a Data Engineer or AI Engineer who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle and wants to build practical, scalable solutions using modern data and AI technologies.



The Role

As a Data & AI Engineer, you will design, build and maintain data pipelines, analytical platforms and AI-enabled capabilities that support business-critical use cases. You will work closely with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, production-ready solutions.

Key responsibilities:

* Designing and building scalable data pipelines, datasets, and data models
* Integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources
* Developing advanced analytics, machine learning and AI solutions where appropriate
* Building Generative AI solutions using large language models and prompt/context engineering
* Ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance through testing and monitoring
* Optimising data and model performance for scale and efficiency



Required Experience & Skills

* Proven experience in a Data Engineer, Data Developer, AI Engineer or similar role
* Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
* Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
* Exposure to cloud data platforms, data warehouses, or big data technologies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders



Security & Compliance:

* Appointment to this role is subject to eligibility for and successful attainment of UK Security Check (SC) clearance



Working Model:

* Hybrid working with a Manchester or Newcastle base



Why Apply?

* Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale data and AI initiatives
* Gain exposure to a wide variety of industries and complex systems
* Be part of a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture
* Access structured career development, training and progression opportunities

Data & AI Engineer - Up to £50,000

Location: Newcastle or Manchester - Hybrid
Security Clearance: UK SC eligibility required

The Opportunity

We are supporting a leading organisation within the Technology and Data space that deliver large-scale, technology-enabled transformations. This team specialises in building modern, data-driven solutions that enable better decision-making, automation, and innovation.

This role is ideal for a Data Engineer or AI Engineer who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle and wants to build practical, scalable solutions using modern data and AI technologies.



The Role

As a Data & AI Engineer, you will design, build and maintain data pipelines, analytical platforms and AI-enabled capabilities that support business-critical use cases. You will work closely with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, production-ready solutions.

Key responsibilities:

* Designing and building scalable data pipelines, datasets, and data models
* Integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources
* Developing advanced analytics, machine learning and AI solutions where appropriate
* Building Generative AI solutions using large language models and prompt/context engineering
* Ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance through testing and monitoring
* Optimising data and model performance for scale and efficiency



Required Experience & Skills

* Proven experience in a Data Engineer, Data Developer, AI Engineer or similar role
* Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
* Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
* Exposure to cloud data platforms, data warehouses, or big data technologies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders



Security & Compliance:

* Appointment to this role is subject to eligibility for and successful attainment of UK Security Check (SC) clearance



Working Model:

* Hybrid working with a Manchester or Newcastle base



Why Apply?

* Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale data and AI initiatives
* Gain exposure to a wide variety of industries and complex systems
* Be part of a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture
* Access structured career development, training and progression opportunities

Data Engineer
Location: Gateshead
Type: Permanent
Overview
We're partnering with a growing, data-driven organisation that is investing heavily in its technology and analytics capabilities. As part of this journey, they are building out a modern Business Intelligence function to improve reporting accuracy, governance, and insight delivery across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer who wants to move beyond dashboarding and play a key role in shaping a scalable, enterprise-grade BI environment.

The Role
You'll join a newly established BI team with a strong mandate to transform how data is modelled, governed, and consumed. Working across both data modelling and reporting layers, you'll help build robust data foundations that support executive decision-making.
This role combines data engineering, data modelling, and reporting delivery - ideal for someone who enjoys working end-to-end within the BI lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop scalable data transformations using modern cloud technologies
* Design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines to ingest, transform and load data from multiple source systems into a centralised data platform

* Build and maintain performant star-schema data models aligned to business definitions
* Develop and enhance dashboards and certified data sources for business stakeholders
* Support governance initiatives including data definitions, documentation, and lineage
* Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality insights

Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a BI / Data role
* Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
* Hands-on experience with Python and Spark
* Experience designing dimensional models
* Experience with BI tools, Tableau or Power BI
* Understanding of data warehousing concepts
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

What's on Offer
* Opportunity to shape a growing BI function from the ground up
* Exposure to modern data technologies and cloud platforms
* Strong focus on professional development and certifications
* Flexible hybrid working
* Comprehensive benefits package

Data Engineer
Location: Middlesbrough
Type: Permanent
Overview
We're partnering with a growing, data-driven organisation that is investing heavily in its technology and analytics capabilities. As part of this journey, they are building out a modern Business Intelligence function to improve reporting accuracy, governance, and insight delivery across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Engineer who wants to move beyond dashboarding and play a key role in shaping a scalable, enterprise-grade BI environment.

The Role
You'll join a newly established BI team with a strong mandate to transform how data is modelled, governed, and consumed. Working across both data modelling and reporting layers, you'll help build robust data foundations that support executive decision-making.
This role combines data engineering, data modelling, and reporting delivery - ideal for someone who enjoys working end-to-end within the BI lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop scalable data transformations using modern cloud technologies
* Design, build and optimise scalable data pipelines to ingest, transform and load data from multiple source systems into a centralised data platform

* Build and maintain performant star-schema data models aligned to business definitions
* Develop and enhance dashboards and certified data sources for business stakeholders
* Support governance initiatives including data definitions, documentation, and lineage
* Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver high-quality insights

Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a BI / Data role
* Strong SQL skills and experience working with large datasets
* Hands-on experience with Python and Spark
* Experience designing dimensional models
* Experience with BI tools, Tableau or Power BI
* Understanding of data warehousing concepts
* Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

What's on Offer
* Opportunity to shape a growing BI function from the ground up
* Exposure to modern data technologies and cloud platforms
* Strong focus on professional development and certifications
* Flexible hybrid working
* Comprehensive benefits package

Associate Director - Bridging large accounts with AI potential - Up to £115,000

I'm hiring for an Associate Director, the client? One of the world's leading technology consultancies.
Lead the delivery of AI solutions in this pivotal role across the TMT sector, you'll build and convert new opportunities, develop market-leading AI propositions and lead cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, secure and scalable AI solutions. Combine your commercial leadership with delivery oversight, and you'll mark the direction for clients to realise the full potential of AI while driving business growth and innovation.

Key Experience:

* Proven experience in opening and closing sales in consultancy, as well as managing enterprise-level accounts within the Technology, Media or Telecoms sectors.
* Deep understanding of the Generative AI landscape and its commercial applications, with familiarity across technologies such as LLMs, RAG architectures, vector search, prompt design and AI platform operations.
* Experience overseeing the end-to-end delivery of AI initiatives, working closely with technical specialists to shape solution architectures, manage delivery risks and ensure successful business outcomes.
* Understanding of applying AI to drive operational efficiency and product innovation within Telecoms, Media, Technology or closely related industries.
* Knowledge of enterprise cloud ecosystems and AI services, including the practical considerations of deploying AI solutions securely, responsibly, and at scale.
* Strong consulting and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and executive decision-makers, demonstrating how AI can create measurable business value.
* Proven ability to evaluate emerging AI capabilities and translate them into compelling client propositions and opportunities.

Desirable:

* Strong communication skills.
* Experience in fast-paced, demanding delivery environments.
* Ability to travel internationally and stay away from home up to 5 days a week based on client needs.
* Experience in commercial management, delivery margin control or estimation.
* Experience or deep understanding of Agile environments.
* Certifications in Cloud and AI, as well as experience in establishing responsible AI practices.

What Do They Offer?

* Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale data and AI initiatives.
* Gain exposure to a wide variety of industries and complex systems.
* Be part of a cooperative, inclusive engineering culture.
* Access structured career development, training and progression opportunities.

All candidates must be based in the UK, and be comfortable travelling to client sites internationally.
Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK required.