Data Platform Lead – Hybrid – £50,000 to £55,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
The Role:
Are you a Data Platform Lead looking for a role where you can truly shape how a business uses data? This is an exciting opportunity for a Data Platform Lead to take ownership of a growing data environment and play a key role in driving smarter, data-led decision making across the organisation. As a Data Platform Lead, you’ll have real influence – improving data structures, enhancing reporting, and ensuring the business has access to reliable, high-quality insights.
This Data Platform Lead position is a permanent, hybrid role based in Peterborough (with flexible working and only 2 days in the office). The successful Data Platform Lead will work closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders, leading a small team and delivering impactful data solutions. If you’re a hands-on Data Platform Lead who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and making a visible difference, this role offers the perfect next step.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Taking full ownership of the Core Data Model as the Data Platform Lead
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Shaping how data is structured, accessed, and used across the business
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Delivering and improving Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions
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Ensuring data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems
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Leading and mentoring a small data team
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Working closely with engineering and architecture teams to evolve the data platform
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Translating business needs into clear, actionable data solutions
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Acting as the go-to Data Platform Lead for all data and reporting queries
What We’re Looking For:
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Proven experience as a Data Platform Lead or in a similar senior data role
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Strong background in data modelling, analytics, and reporting
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Hands-on experience with Power BI and SQL
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Good understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines and data environments
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Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
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Experience leading or mentoring others (desirable)
Salary & Working Hours:
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£50,000 – £55,000 per annum (depending on experience)
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37.5 hours per week
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Hybrid working (2 days in the office, flexible remainder)
What’s in It for You?
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Quarterly bonus scheme
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Free gym membership
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23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
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Hybrid and flexible working
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A role with real ownership and influence
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Career progression in a growing data-driven environment
If you're a Data Platform Lead ready to take ownership, drive change, and make a real impact, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where your work will be seen, valued, and rewarded.