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Head of Data and AI
National Grid
A global utility company focused on energy infrastructure and distribution.
Lead data and AI strategy, governance, and innovation for National Grid's IT & Digital.
8d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Warwick, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
23,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Technical Services
Consulting
Design
Operations and Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Electricity Transmission
Electricity Distribution
Gas Transmission
Gas Distribution
Hydrogen Transmission
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
data governance
machine learning
data engineering
data modeling
data analytics
stakeholder management
Data Management: Set the strategic direction for data governance and stewardship, ensuring secure, ethical, and value-driven use of data assets.
Data Science: Champion the strategic use of data science to drive innovation and support data-informed decision-making.
Machine Learning: Develop the roadmap for responsible machine learning adoption, aligning with organisational objectives.
Data Engineering: Provide oversight for the design and governance of scalable, secure data pipelines and real-time processing capabilities.
Strategic Planning: Lead the enterprise-wide data and AI strategy, aligning with organisational priorities and decentralised delivery models.
Data Modelling and Design: Oversee data modelling and design, ensuring consistency and scalability across all domains.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to data legislation by embedding governance and accountability into data practices.
Information Assurance: Manage risks related to data use, storage, and transmission, ensuring robust information security.
Data Analytics: Drive data-driven decision-making by enabling accessible analytics capabilities and promoting insight-led performance.
Stakeholder Management: Lead the development of engagement strategies for Data Enablement, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
Governance: Define and operate governance frameworks that support decision-making, risk management, and compliance.
What you bring
data mesh
data leadership
governance
executive engagement
technical communication
matrix experience
With a keen eye on current and emerging technology trends, you leverage best practices to propel innovation.
You possess the ability to translate intricate technical concepts into clear business language, ensuring strategies are understood and embraced by all stakeholders.
Your experience in a heavily matrixed organisation equips you with the skills to deliver results while managing diverse teams.
Your familiarity with the Data Mesh operating model enables you to navigate complex data environments with ease.
You excel at engaging with C-suite executives and board members, building strong relationships that foster collaboration across all levels of the organisation.
You have extensive experience in senior Data and AI leadership roles, driving strategic initiatives and inspiring teams.
You have a solid understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and controls in Data and AI, positioning you as a trusted leader in ensuring ethical and responsible data practices.
Benefits
Access to Work + Family Space, providing support and resources for work and family life, including paid emergency childcare and eldercare
Competitive Salary
Flexible benefits such as a cycle scheme, share incentive plan, technology schemes
Bonus: 20% On Target with a max award of 40%
Access to apps such as digital GP service for round the clock access to GP video consultations and NHS repeat prescriptions, wellbeing app to support your health and fitness
Ongoing career development and support to help you cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions, course fees, books, examination fees and time off for study leave – so long as it is relevant to your role
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