Data Platform and Engineering Lead

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As our new Data Platform and Engineering Lead, you'll head a multi‑functional team delivering robust data services and products to support Kirklees Council's data, business intelligence, analytics, and insight needs. You’ll lead the creation of a new council‑wide data platform, using modern architecture and engineering practices, and set the standards for data engineering across the council. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Kirklees manages and uses data to deliver better services for our communities.

• Build and develop the council’s data engineering capability and practice, providing technical and people leadership.
• Design and implement target data architectures for a new data platform.
• Lead the design, development and implementation of complex data flows, integrating data from multiple sources.
• Set and implement best practice standards for data engineering, tools and methods.
• Drive data quality improvements and innovative data solutions across the council.
• Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, developers and analysts.

Essential

• Experience of on‑premises and cloud data engineering tools and technologies, including considerations when migrating data engineering environments from on‑premises to cloud.
• Experience of implementing data engineering quality standards and controls.
• Experience of developing data models and deciding how data should be modelled.
• Experience of using AI to support data engineering practices, and an understanding of recent AI developments.
• Experience of supporting, motivating and developing data professionals to build strong teams and enhance capability.
• Experience of working with stakeholders to understand and capture their data needs and translating those needs into design, development and delivery of data engineering solutions, services and/or products.

Desirable

• Any additional relevant career achievements, qualifications or training that support the role.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required.

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.

• Reference number: F
• Location:
  
  Kirklees Metropolitan Council, High Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2NQ
• Pay: £57,457 to £58,462 per year
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full‑time, flexible working, home or remote
• Date posted: 12 December 2025