Head of Data Platforms - (15 month FTC)

3 нед. назад

United KingdomEuropeHeadHybrid

Leadership role to lead Data Platform team through growth and strategic delivery on a 15-month fixed term contract in London.

We’re the Group – home to , Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles.   We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care.   We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive. &n

Lead multiple engineering teams across the Data Platform organisation, supporting managers and building an inclusive, high-performing culture.
Deliver the Data Platform roadmap, balancing strategic objectives with changing business priorities.
Lead complex cross-functional programmes across Data and Technology, managing risks, dependencies and successful delivery.
Drive quarterly planning, governance and operational oversight across the Data Platform portfolio.
Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Engineering, Product, Commercial and Data teams.
Own strategic vendor relationships, supplier performance, commercial governance and contract oversight.
Partner with Procurement and Finance to maximise value from technology investments.
Ensure the reliability, scalability and operational health of the Data Platform.
Maintain Technology Risk ownership and support operational readiness during peak trading periods.
Champion engineering excellence through continuous improvement, governance and sustainable platform operations.
Translate organisational strategy into clear delivery priorities and operational roadmaps.
Improve engineering processes, ways of working and organisational effectiveness.
Support organisational design, hiring, succession planning and leadership development.
Coach Engineering Managers and help develop high-performing teams.

Experience leading Data Engineering, Platform Engineering or Data Platform teams
We'd love to hear from experienced Senior Data Engineering Managers, Heads of Data Engineering, Heads of Platform Engineering or similar technology leaders looking for their next challenge.
Proven experience leading managers and building high-performing engineering teams.
Strong programme delivery experience, with a track record of delivering strategic roadmaps across multiple teams.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence technical and non-technical leaders.
Experience managing technology vendors, supplier relationships and commercial governance.
Comfortable balancing operational delivery with long-term planning and organisational priorities.
Strong understanding of engineering operations, governance and platform reliability.
A background in Data Engineering, Platform Engineering or Data Platforms, with the ability to work effectively alongside technical specialists. Deep technical architecture expertise isn't essential.
Confident leading through ambiguity, bringing clarity and direction in evolving environments.
Experience with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, dbt and AWS would be beneficial. 
Experience working within a high-growth technology business or exposure to AI and Machine Learning platforms would be an advantage.