Data Project Lead

Description:

Data Projects Lead 

Contract: 6 months | IR35: Inside
Start: ASAP (max 2 weeks' notice)

Overview

Senior, hands-on data leadership role focused on delivery, prioritisation, and execution across a small data function. The remit spans data literacy and data integrity, ensuring data is fit for purpose and the business is equipped to use it effectively.

Role Focus

• • 50% Data Literacy - owning and delivering organisation-wide data literacy programmes.
  • 50% of projects such as Data Integrity - supporting asset data and data quality initiatives, driving practical business value.
     
• Key Responsibilities
  • • Own delivery approach and execution against an existing data plan.
    • Manage and support a small data team (including Power BI / Excel reporting).
    • Design and deliver data literacy content, training, and materials.
    • Coordinate data integrity initiatives and manage delivery partners.
    • Act as a strong communicator and storyteller with senior stakeholders.
  • Lead and prioritise multiple data workstreams.
    • Use AI tools where helpful (no prior experience required).
       
  • Requirements:
    • • Experience leading data literacy / enablement programmes.
      • Strong understanding of data governance, reporting, and analytics.
      • Proven delivery of data quality or data integrity initiatives.
      • Confident leader with strong stakeholder and communication skills.
      • Comfortable operating hands-on in a small, agile team.
      • Industry background open.