Head of Data and AI

Posted 22 August 2025
Salary £120000.00 - £140000.00 per annum + Plus Benefits
LocationMadrid
Job type Permanent
Discipline Software Engineering
ReferenceBBBH39753

Job description

Head of Data | Madrid (Hybrid) | €120K-130K

A fast-scaling SaaS company is hiring a Head of Data to build and lead their entire data function from scratch. This is a high-impact role with full ownership of strategy, systems, and team - reporting directly into leadership.

You'll be responsible for defining and executing the data road-map, building the data stack, and using data to drive meaningful product, operational, and strategic decisions across the business.

What you'll be doing:

  • Own the full data strategy across infrastructure, analytics, governance, and delivery

  • Build a scalable architecture: pipelines, warehousing, modelling, ELT, BI

  • Hire and lead a small but high-performing data team

  • Translate business problems into data solutions and insights

  • Collaborate with Product, Tech, Ops, and the C-Suite to embed data into every decision

What we're looking for:

  • Experience leading data in a startup or high-growth tech environment

  • Strong skills in SQL, Python, cloud platforms (AWS, GCP or Azure), and BI tools

  • Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management

  • Background in Data Science, Engineering, or similar field

What's on offer:

  • Salary range: €120K-130K plus full benefits

  • Hybrid work model (2 days onsite in Madrid HQ)

  • 25 days' holiday, flexible hours, private healthcare, and additional perks

  • Opportunity to build a function from zero with full leadership backing

If you're ready to define a company's data culture and build something meaningful from the ground up, get in touch. DM me or apply to discuss in confidence.