Head of Data Bristol (Hybrid) Outside IR35 £650-£750/day 6 months We''re partnering with a scaling, data-driven organisation as they invest heavily in their data capability during a period of transformation. The business is evolving from a primarily manual, compliance-led setup into a more product-oriented, technology-enabled operation. Data is a key enabler of that shift, and this contract role will play a central part in laying the foundations. The role This is a hands-on Head of Data contract focused on building a joined-up, dependable data platform from a fragmented starting point. You''ll take ownership of data architecture and delivery, working closely with engineering and product leaders to ensure data is reliable, well-modelled, and embedded into core applications. You''ll be expected to operate at both strategic and delivery levels - shaping direction while staying close to the technical detail to ensure progress is made.Key responsibilitiesDesign and own end-to-end data architecture from ingestion through to consumptionBuild and improve pipelines across APIs, files, and third-party systemsEstablish robust data models to support analytics, workflows, and product featuresIntroduce data quality, validation, and monitoring practicesEnsure data is accessible and genuinely useful across the businessWork closely with engineering teams to integrate data into applicationsMake pragmatic decisions around tooling, orchestration, and platform designDefine standards for testing,