Head of Data

🕒 June 2

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RVU

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501 - 1000 employees

🛍️ eCommerce

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

eCommerce • Finance • Fintech

RVU is a company that empowers consumers in the UK to make informed financial decisions by providing a comparison platform for various services such as insurance, broadband, mobile, and energy. Through its brands like Uswitch and Confused. com, RVU enables customers to find the best deals based not only on financial savings but also on customer service and environmental considerations. The company operates within the home services and financial services sectors, aiming to enhance customer experiences and drive better outcomes in everyday financial transactions.

📋 Description

• Lead on data strategy execution, leading by example in a hands-on capacity • Design and create the single source of truth for critical business entities and implement processes to ensure the business builds on solid data foundations • Develop data products that allow for controlled, self-service data access • Lead and mentor the data team, fostering a culture of high performance and innovation • Own data quality and governance in an FCA-regulated environment, ensuring accurate audit trails • Work closely with the Salesforce team to own Salesforce data models and ensure holistic governance • Work with the VP of Engineering to ensure alignment with the wider technical strategy and business objectives.

🎯 Requirements

• Proven track record of leading data projects in fast-paced environments • Expert-level proficiency in SQL, BigQuery, and modern data ingestion/transformation patterns • Experience with Looker, dbt, and Python • Ability to develop Machine Learning models and the required supporting infrastructure • Familiarity with modern data architecture patterns and real-time data infrastructure • Familiarity with AI coding tools (e.g., Claude Code) and analytics agents • Strong background in Agile methodologies and Git for version control. • Excellent people management, coaching, and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Familiarity with event-driven architecture • Experience with AI/LLM infrastructure and model evaluations • A background in fintech or regulated financial services.

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote-first working with the option to work anywhere in the world for up to 22 days per year • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (up to 28 days with length of service) • Half-day holiday for your birthday and a day off for moving house • Pension via People’s Pension • Wellness programme from Able Futures and subsidised private medical insurance • Critical illness cover and death in service • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay • Compassionate leave and long-service awards • Opportunities for professional growth and development.