Head of Data

Interim Head of Software and Data Engineering - Contract (1 Day per Month)Location: Midlands-based (Stratford-upon-Avon preferred)Working Pattern: 1 day per month - 3 month contractContract: Inside IR35Day Rate: Flexible to a max of £700We are supporting a Midlands-based organisation in securing an Interim Head of Software and Data Engineering to provide strategic oversight and leadership across both software engineering and data capabilities.This is a light-touch advisory engagement (1 day per month), focused on leadership, direction-setting, and challenge at a senior level rather than day-to-day management.The RoleYou will act as a senior technical and leadership advisor, supporting the organisation''s engineering function across .NET software engineering and data platforms, helping to drive standards, improve delivery, and provide constructive challenge to existing leadership and engineering teams.The role has a strong emphasis on data capability, while maintaining oversight across broader engineering.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic oversight across software and data engineering functionsAct as a critical friend, challenging engineering decisions, strategy, and delivery approachesSupport the evolution of engineering capability, processes, and standardsOffer guidance on data platform strategy (Databricks, Azure data stack)Ensure alignment between engineering outputs and business objectivesMentor and support senior engineers and engineering leadership where ..... full job details .....