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Director of Data

United Kingdom, Chester Employment contract · Job Posted May 03, 2026
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This is a builder’s role - not maintenance. As Director of Data, you will define and deliver our end-to-end data strategy, platform, and capability. We’re moving from fragmented data to a single version of the truth - trusted, accessible, and compounding in value over time. Strong foundations are already in place - now we need the right leader to accelerate and deliver.

Job Responsibility

  • Architect and scale a modern data platform (data vault, knowledge graph, insight layer)
  • Enable AI, analytics, and product innovation through trusted data
  • Build and lead high-performing data teams
  • Build the Future of Data at Scale - Define the strategy, infrastructure, and operating model that will power data across multiple brands and markets
  • Drive a true data-first culture across the organisation
  • Drive Real Commercial Impact - Every initiative will connect directly to revenue growth, customer experience, and owner success
  • Join a Strong Technology Leadership Team - Work alongside senior leaders driving product, platform, and AI transformation across the group

Requirements

  • Experience delivering large-scale data platform transformations
  • Deep expertise in modern data architecture (data vault, lakehouse, semantic layers)
  • Cloud data platform experience (Microsoft Fabric highly advantageous)
  • Experience supporting AI/ML or agent-based systems
  • Proven leadership and stakeholder management capability

Nice to have

  • Experience in travel, e-commerce, or marketplace businesses
  • Knowledge of knowledge graphs and data democratisation
  • Strong commercial acumen

What we offer

  • Annual STIP Company-wide Bonus Scheme offering up to an additional 30% of your salary
  • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), plus up to 5 extra with long service
  • Option to purchase extra holiday days if you wish
  • A day off for your birthday
  • 2 volunteering days per year
  • Enhanced parental leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at full pay)
  • Pension scheme with employer contributions
  • Discounted and last-minute stays at Forest Holidays and Sykes Cottages
  • Special offers and discounts
  • Health cash plan & life assurance
  • Training & development opportunities
  • 24/7 mental health support
  • On-site gym and parking at Chester HQ (near train station)
  • Employee savings scheme
  • Long service awards and company events

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