Head of Data | Bristol (Hybrid) | Outside IR35 | £650–£750/day | 6 months

We’re partnering with a scaling, data-driven organisation as they invest heavily in their data capability during a period of transformation. The business is evolving from a primarily manual, compliance-led setup into a more product-oriented, technology-enabled operation. Data is a key enabler of that shift, and this contract role will play a central part in laying the foundations.

The role This is a hands-on Head of Data contract focused on building a joined-up, dependable data platform from a fragmented starting point. You’ll take ownership of data architecture and delivery, working closely with engineering and product leaders to ensure data is reliable, well-modelled, and embedded into core applications.

You’ll be expected to operate at both strategic and delivery levels — shaping direction while staying close to the technical detail to ensure progress is made.

Key responsibilities*Design and own end-to-end data architecture from ingestion through to consumption
*Build and improve pipelines across APIs, files, and third-party systems
*Establish robust data models to support analytics, workflows, and product features
*Introduce data quality, validation, and monitoring practices
*Ensure data is accessible and genuinely useful across the business
*Work closely with engineering teams to integrate data into applications
*Make pragmatic decisions around tooling, orchestration, and platform design
*Define standards for testing, deployment, and version control
*Collaborate with external partners while shaping longer-term internal capability
What we’re looking forYou’ll be comfortable stepping into an environment that’s still forming and bringing clarity and structure at pace. Ideal experience includes:
*Building and scaling data platforms in SaaS or data-centric organisations
*Strong background in data engineering, modelling, and cloud platforms
*Hands-on experience with tools such as Snowflake, dbt, Azure Data Factory (or equivalents)
*Advanced SQL skills and experience working with complex datasets
*Experience where data underpins customer-facing products
If this is a role that suits your skillset and you are interested in the role then please apply directly or email me your most recent and up to date CV to .