Head of Data

GRIDSERVE is a forward-thinking, technology-enabled sustainable energy business. We are committed to delivering net zero transport at the speed and scale the climate crisis requires to prevent global temperature rises exceeding 1.5°C of warming.

We #deliver net zero transport through our pioneering and multi award-winning Sun-to-Wheel platform: developing, delivering and operating world class customer-focused electric vehicle charging networks powered by solar energy and batteries. We support the success of our networks and the EV transition through driving the uptake and success of electric vehicles with GRIDSERVE Car Leasing.

Everything we do is underpinned and connected by a technology-agnostic, proprietary data platform that grows and improves every day.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Join GRIDSERVE as the Head of Data. This will be a critical member of our leadership team, responsible for establishing and driving the data vision and strategy across the company. This role involves harnessing the power of data to optimize our operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock innovative solutions in the renewable energy space.

You will lead our journey towards becoming a data-mature organisation, building a team to leverage data for operational excellence, strategic insights, and market innovations.You will be able to communicate complex data concepts in simple business language, cutting out the jargon and getting to the point of what really matters for the decision makers. The ideal candidate will be a pragmatic seasoned leader with expertise in data governance, architecture, analytics, and a passion for sustainability and renewable energy.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Strategy Development : Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives. Identify opportunities to leverage data assets to enhance EV charging infrastructure, customer experience, and operational efficiency.
• Be a Leader : Manage, grow and shape the data team, nurturing capabilities and fostering data maturity within the organization. The recent change and instability within the team has brought uncertainty to some, you will inspire and reinvigorate team members ensuring they understand how critical they are to GRIDSERVE’s success.
• Align to the Business : Ensure everything we do within the data tribe is aligned to the business strategy and OKRs, and ensure the data tribe supports its peer tribes within Digital, Products and Services providing them the services they need to be successful
• Roadmap Planning : Define and prioritize the data initiatives and projects required to achieve strategic objectives. Create a roadmap that outlines key milestones, timelines, and resource requirements for the implementation of data-driven solutions.
• Platform Ownership : Take ownership of the data platform, including data architecture, data pipelines, data warehousing, and analytics tools. Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of the data platform to support business operations and decision-making.
• Governance and Compliance : Establish data governance frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure the quality, integrity, and confidentiality of data assets. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as GDPR and data protection laws.
• Data Analytics and Insights : Lead the development of advanced analytics capabilities to derive actionable insights from data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities, optimise processes, and improve customer engagement through data-driven decision-making.
• Leadership and Development : Build and lead a high-performing data team, including data engineers, analysts, and scientists. Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to nurture talent and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Stakeholder Collaboration : Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including product management, engineering, marketing, and operations, to understand their data needs and requirements. Partner with external stakeholders, such as vendors, partners, and regulatory bodies, to drive data-related initiatives and partnerships.
• Continuous Improvement : Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data management, analytics, and machine learning. Continuously evaluate and optimize data processes, tools, and methodologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required skills and experience

Proven Track Record : Demonstrated experience in a leadership role overseeing data teams, strategy, platform development, and analytics in a comparative sector such as energy, utilities, or automotive industry.

C-Suite or Board Presentation and Engagement: Experience reporting into senior executives within a business and being accountable to them, translating between business and technology with some gravitas and ability to build rapport

Team Building and Development : Track record of building and leading high-performing data teams, recruiting and retaining top talent, and fostering a culture of learning, growth, and innovation.

Career in Data : You will have ‘walked the walk’ in previous data roles in either Data Science, Engineering, BI/Analytics or other disciplines related to data. You will have an empathy and understanding of all of the roles comprising a data team and have some demonstrable expertise in the data domain

Cloud Expertise : Experience in leveraging cloud-native solutions, particularly Azure, to architect and deploy data solutions, including data ingestion, storage, processing, and analytics.

Data Governance and Compliance: Experience in establishing and enforcing data governance policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations and industry standards.

Required qualifications and certifications

Microsoft Azure or other technical Certifications in Data or a relevant technology area

AgilePM, Managing Successful Programmes or PRINCE2 certifications

Equal Opportunity statement:

GRIDSERVE is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We ensure that all individuals are treated with fairness and respect in our hiring process, regardless of gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership, or membership in any other legally protected category.

Company culture & values

GRIDSERVE prides itself in providing a workplace that is friendly, encourages creativity and independence, empowering each team member to work at their best. We are passionate with an entrepreneurial spirit, hard-working but always find time to ‘let our hair down’.

We aim to work with awesome people who align with our values to achieve greater results. Consider the values below and ask how well these resonate with the principles you hold:

Be awesome We aim to delight: ‘great’ is our minimum bar

Positively charged We are positive people who approach life and every task full of healthy energy

Synergy seekers We have each other’s back, and appreciate that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts

Legacy creators We strive to deliver positive change through strong ethics and sustainable choices

Straight up We are open, honest, direct people who accept responsibility and sweep nothing under the carpet

Risk mitigators We stack the odds in our favour by taking risks we have the ability to influence

Thought leaders We have the strength and conviction to create a better path, and to follow gut instincts

Solutions focussed We embrace problems as opportunities and focus our time and energy on solutions

Our dedication extends to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered, and diversity is embraced. We encourage everyone to participate actively and respond to our commitment to equality.

Company benefits:

Financial benefits: competitive pay, share options, pension, life insurance, income protection, retail & entertainment discounts.

Wellbeing and work life balance: 33 days annual leave inc. public holidays, remote and flexible working, generous maternity and paternity leave, excellent family cover private health, employee assistance programme, 24/7 GP access

Planet friendly: EV leasing salary sacrifice scheme, EV leasing referral, cycle to work scheme

Growth: a dynamic, challenging and rewarding environment with excellent learning and development resources via our top inhouse LMS and exciting career progression opportunities!

Join us in delivering a better and more sustainable future! #GRIDSERVE #TechForGood #SustainableEnergy