Data Team Lead

Company: Peaple Talent
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

Data Team Lead (Hands off) | Bristol, Hybrid | £60,000-£70,000

Peaple Talent have partnered with a fantastic client on an exclusive basis to help them find a Data Team Lead to join their growing team in Bristol.

This is a hands‑off leadership role where you’ll focus on enabling and supporting a multidisciplinary data function rather than being stuck in the technical weeds.

You’ll be managing a talented team of Data Scientists, Data Engineers and Data Strategists, reporting directly into the directors, helping to drive improvements across the wider business.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys people leadership, strategic thinking and improving how data teams operate, without needing to stay deeply hands‑on technically.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading and developing a high‑performing data team
  • Optimising internal processes across the data function
  • Working closely with senior leadership to shape data strategy

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing data team members
  • Strategic background providing expertise to make company‑wide decisions and optimise process
  • Knowledge of Data experience, ideally in Data Science or Analytics
  • Capable of leading the integration of data into client projects and business outcomes, building long‑term partnerships.

Location

Bristol (hybrid, ideally 1 day per week onsite)

Salary

£60,000 – £70,000

Benefits

  • 29 days holiday + UK bank holidays
  • Private health insurance
  • Enhanced company pension contributions
  • Sabbatical option after 12 months’ continuous service

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Posted: June 6th, 2026