At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and deliver impactful data solutions for diverse clients.
- Company: Dynamic consulting firm focused on innovative data strategies.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on Microsoft technologies and cloud platforms.
- Why this job: Be a trusted advisor and make a real difference in client success.
- Qualifications: Experience in data solutions and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Data Consultant to play a critical role in shaping, designing, and delivering impactful data solutions for our clients. This is a client-facing, commercially aligned consulting role, operating as a trusted advisor to both clients and internal stakeholders. You will work closely with the Director of Consulting, Delivery Manager, and Account Leads to define and deliver solutions that unlock value across the data landscape. You will balance technical expertise with commercial acumen, supporting opportunities from early engagement through to delivery, across organisations ranging from high-growth SMEs to large enterprise clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Client Engagement & Solution Design
- Architect end-to-end data solutions aligned to business outcomes
- Translate technical concepts into value-led propositions
- Design scalable data platforms across Microsoft and other enterprise ecosystems such as GCP and AWS
- Partner closely with Account Leads (ALs) across the sales lifecycle
- Support opportunity shaping, solution positioning, and client conversations
- Act as a technical-commercial bridge to convert client needs into solutions
- Support proposals, workshops, and client discussions
- Delivery Support & Oversight
- Collaborate with Delivery Manager to ensure effective execution
- Support problem-solving to ensure quality outcomes
- Capability Development
- Contribute to consulting capability growth
- Develop frameworks and best practices
- Support internal knowledge sharing and mentoring
Strong emphasis on Microsoft technologies including Fabric, Azure Data Platform, and Power BI, alongside exposure to enterprise platforms such as Databricks, GCP, and AWS. Focus is on selecting the right solution for the client, not platform constraint.
Client Range
Mid-market organisations
Key Skills & Experience
- Ability to balance technical depth with business value
- Experience across full lifecycle: discovery, design, sales, delivery
- Experience supporting sales / account teams
- Broad understanding of cloud and data platforms
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