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Head of Data Warehouse / Data Engineering - Insurance London (Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 remote) 140,000 + 15% bonus + benefits Permanent | Senior Leadership | My client will wait for the right person My prestigious speciality insurer is undergoing a major enterprise-wide data and technology transformation , and we are looking for a senior IT leader to take ownership of the implementation and execution of a brand-new Azure-based Data Warehouse / Lakehouse platform . This is a high-impact, delivery-focused role requiring strong technical credibility, proven leadership, and the gravitas to manage challenging senior stakeholders. The Opportunity Data Warehouse / Lakehouse build - design is complete, execution starts now Azure, Databricks, Medallion Architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold) At first supporting London Market / Delegated Authority business Long-term strategic platform with executive sponsorship Large, distributed team with scope to grow What You'll Be Doing Lead the end-to-end implementation of a new enterprise data platform Own technical delivery across: Azure Data Services Databricks Enterprise data modelling & warehouse development Act as the senior IT interface to the business Manage and influence senior, demanding stakeholders through significant change Lead and motivate: ~10 permanent engineers in London ~25 offshore contractors (India & Australia) Build a high-performing, delivery-driven data engineering function This is not a data analytics, BI, or reporting role. This role sits firmly in IT / Data Engineering / Platform Delivery . What We're Looking For Essential Senior IT / Technical leadership background Proven experience delivering a large-scale Data Warehouse or Lakehouse platforms Strong hands-on knowledge of: Azure Databricks Data Engineering & Data Warehouse architecture Insurance industry experience (any line of business) Experience managing large, geographically distributed teams Confident, resilient stakeholder manager with experience handling strong personalities London-based, comfortable with hybrid working Not Suitable If Your background is primarily data analytics, BI, or reporting You have not led complex technical implementations You prefer consensus-only stakeholder environments What Makes This Role Different High-visibility, business-critical programme Executive backing and clear mandate Real authority to lead, challenge, and deliver Significant people leadership and long-term platform ownership Package 140,000 base salary 15% bonus Strong pension and benefits Apply Now If you are a technically credible, strong-minded leader who thrives in complex, high-expectation environments and wants to leave a lasting mark on a global organisation, we want to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ