Data Consulting Director

You are a trusted advisor with deep expertise in one or two of the following areas, and a solid working knowledge across the others:

• Data & AI Strategy
• Data Operating Models
• Data Architecture
• Data Governance & Management
• Advanced Analytics & AI

You thrive in an environment that embraces collaboration with clients and internal teams to plan and execute projects on time and within budget to realise the value of data as a strategic asset. This role is London based but may involve travel within the UK and Europe and will require flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Combine strategic advisory and thought leadership to build trusted relationships with C-suite and wider client stakeholders.
• Translate complex data opportunities into clear business outcomes, use cases, and investment strategies.
• Delivery Excellence: guiding clients through their digital transformation journey.
• Shape and execute data-driven strategies, leverage advanced analytics, AI, and modern data platforms to unlock measurable business value.
• Lead high-performing teams from multiple locations to design and implement innovative solutions.
• Business Development – shaping our propositions and services.
• Support pre‑sales activities.
• Create and qualify new opportunities, from initial discovery through to contract signature.
• Anticipate sector trends and regulatory change; translate them into differentiated propositions.
• Contribute to account strategies and collaborate with sales leaders to expand our footprint, leveraging trusted relationships and consulting‑led sales.
• Practice Development – sustainably scaling our business.
• Define and develop Data & AI propositions, frameworks and methodologies to grow our practice and ensure scalable, repeatable delivery.
• Build, mentor, and inspire multi‑disciplinary teams of consultants, engineers, and AI specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Support career development and skills growth within the practice.
• Business Relationships with practice leaders, sales leaders, and peer‑level relationships within client organisations up to CIO, CDO, Chief Data Architect levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Currently working in a major Management Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Management Consulting background and proven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation.
• 10+ years of experience in data consulting, or a related role.
• Deep understanding of trends in data governance, data platforms, cloud technologies, AI/ML, and analytics.
• Experience of leading and delivering Data & AI projects.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build trust with senior stakeholders, overcoming resistance to change.
• Skilled in identifying Data & AI opportunities, shaping value propositions, and driving growth.
• Track record of building and managing high‑performing teams.
• Keeping pace with the rapidly evolving data and AI technology landscape.
• Experience in data, consulting, analytics or a related function involving quantitative data analysis to solve problems.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer – we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.