Head of Data

Head of Data required to lead a major multi-organisational data transition programme supporting Local Government Reorganisation.£750 per day 6-month contract Hybrid working - OxfordshireYour new organisation We are working with a large, complex public sector partnership undergoing a significant Local Government Reorganisation programme. This transformation will bring together multiple councils into new unitary authority structures, requiring the consolidation, migration and assurance of critical data that underpins essential public services. Operating in a highly regulated environment, the organisation is delivering a complex, multi-year programme where data integrity, governance and readiness are fundamental to success. This role sits within the central data workstream and will work closely with programme leadership, digital teams and service areas across multiple councils. It is a delivery-focused position at the heart of the transformation, requiring strong coordination across organisational boundaries.Your new roleThis is a high-impact leadership role responsible for delivering the end-to-end data transition required to support Local Government Reorganisation. You will coordinate the collection, preparation, validation and migration of data across multiple councils, ensuring that information is accurate, well understood and ready for use on day one of the new operating model. Working closely with programme leadership, you will act as the central coordination point for ..... full job details .....