Darter
Senior Data Lead
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Senior Data Lead - shape how organisations use, govern, and unlock the value of their data.
We're looking for a Senior Data Lead to join our growing team. This is an opportunity for an experienced data professional who enjoys working at the strategic and organisational level, helping clients develop data strategies, policies, governance, operating models, and frameworks needed to become truly data-driven organisations.
This is not a dashboard development or engineering role. Instead, you'll work with senior stakeholders to shape how data is governed, managed, and used to support better decisions, improved outcomes, and long-term organisational success. The role would particularly suit an established Data Lead looking for the next step in their career and greater exposure to strategic advisory work.
About Darter
At Darter, we help organisations tackle complex challenges of national importance. Working across Defence, national security, government, and technology, we combine strategic thinking with practical delivery to create lasting impact.
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We're driven by a simple belief: great outcomes come from combining excellence, empathy, and integrity. We build trusted relationships, challenge constructively, and focus on work that strengthens the UK's security, resilience, and prosperity.
Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and ambitious, giving talented people the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful difference.
If you're passionate about helping organisations, make better use of their data and are looking for an opportunity to step into a broader strategic leadership role, we'd love to hear from you. Even if you don't meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply and start a conversation with us.
Requirements
What we're looking for
We're interested in people who bring:
- Data policy, data governance, or data strategy experience
- Experience leading or managing data transformation initiatives.
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and professional judgement.
- The confidence to engage and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
- The ability to obtain and maintain UK Security Clearance.
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It would be great if you also have experience in:
- Defence, Government, National Security, or similarly complex environments.
- Planning and delivering change across large organisations.
- Explaining technical concepts to a non-technical audience
Benefits
What you'll get
- Meaningful work that contributes to the UK's security and resilience.
- A supportive, values-led culture built on excellence, empathy, and integrity.
- Salary between £90,000 - £120,000, performance and profit-share bonus, and share options plus;
- Pension matched up to 10%. Private health insurance. Dedicated learning and development budget. Flexible, remote-first working. Unlimited holiday. Volunteering leave and matched charitable donations.
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