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With more than 100 years of market heritage, we combine specialist insurance expertise, proven processes and technology to make complex insurance operations simpler, faster and more reliable.\nAs we continue to evolve, data will play a critical role in improving performance, enabling innovation and supporting the responsible use of AI and automation.\nJob Overview\nWe’re looking for an experienced Head of Data to lead our enterprise data strategy and help turn data into a trusted, accessible and valuable business asset.\nWorking across the business, Technology, Architecture and control functions, you’ll set the direction for data, improve quality and ownership, strengthen governance and ensure our data foundations support reporting, analytics, transformation and AI.\nWhat you’ll do\nDefine and deliver Velonetic’s enterprise data strategy and roadmap.\nEstablish clear data ownership, governance and stewardship.\nImprove data quality, lineage, metadata and traceability.\nShape our data architecture and platform roadmap alongside Technology.\nEnable trusted reporting, analytics, automation and responsible AI.\nStrengthen data risk, GDPR and regulatory compliance.\nInfluence senior leaders and build a strong, organisation-wide data culture.\nWhat we’re looking for\nYou’ll be an established data leader with:\nSenior experience across data strategy, governance, management, architecture or analytics.\nA strong track record in data quality, ownership, stewardship and governance.\nExperience influencing Executive and Board-level stakeholders.\nKnowledge of modern data platforms, analytics and AI-readiness.\nStrong understanding of data risk, privacy and regulatory requirements.\nIdeally, experience within insurance, financial services or another highly regulated industry.\nInvestment In Training and Development\nWe offer a comprehensive range of training and career development opportunities, a structured induction programme, tailored job training as well as mentoring and support for relevant sponsored professional qualifications. 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