At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead data strategy and governance to transform how data drives decision-making.
- Company: Join a large, complex organisation focused on innovative data solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, collaborative environment, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and career growth in a forward-thinking team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of data and influence leaders with your insights.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in data transformation and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Data Officer (CDO) to lead the transformation of data strategy, governance, and analytics across a large, complex organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset—trusted, accessible, and driving decision‑making at every level.
The Opportunity
As CDO, you will define and deliver a forward‑looking data strategy aligned to organisational priorities across research, teaching, and operations. You will lead the development of modern data architecture and governance frameworks, enabling seamless integration, high‑quality data, and robust compliance. You will also play a key role in building advanced analytics capabilities, ensuring leaders have the insights they need to make informed, evidence‑based decisions. Working across diverse functions, you will influence at the highest levels while building a strong, organisation‑wide data culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Data Strategy: Develop and deliver a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with organisational goals and drives value from data.
- Data Governance & Compliance: Establish robust governance frameworks to ensure data quality, ownership, and compliance with regulatory and ethical standards.
- Enterprise Data Architecture: Oversee the design of scalable, integrated data systems and models to support current and future needs.
- Analytics & Insights: Build enterprise analytics capabilities that enable accessible, actionable insights across the organisation.
- Data Culture & Capability: Champion data literacy, develop skills across teams, and lead a high‑performing data function.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, influencing and aligning stakeholders across a complex environment.
- Risk & Security: Ensure responsible and secure use of data, managing risks related to governance, ethics, and information security.
About You
We are looking for a strategic leader with a strong track record in data transformation. You will bring:
- Experience leading multidisciplinary data, governance, or analytics teams.
- Proven success delivering enterprise data strategies and governance frameworks.
- Strong understanding of data architecture and modern data platforms.
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders in complex organisations.
- Excellent communication skills—able to translate technical concepts into business value.
- Experience managing budgets and large‑scale programmes.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to shape the data future of a large, complex organisation. You’ll work in a collaborative, forward‑thinking environment with the autonomy to drive meaningful change and lasting impact. If you are a strategic, innovative leader passionate about unlocking the value of data, we would love to hear from you.
Chief Data Officer (CDO) employer: Stott & May
Join us as a Chief Data Officer and be at the forefront of transforming our data strategy within a large, dynamic organisation. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers employees to drive meaningful change while offering extensive growth opportunities in data governance and analytics. With a commitment to treating data as a strategic asset, you will have the autonomy to influence decision-making at the highest levels and contribute to a robust data culture.
