Data Lead

Copello are supporting a leading defence-focused programme in the search for a Data Lead to join a high-impact team delivering next-generation training capabilities. This is an opportunity to shape and lead data architecture and engineering across a complex, cloud-based environment supporting critical national programmes. This role is based in Warminster with hybrid working available. What you’ll do: * Lead the design and delivery of scalable data platforms, pipelines and architecture. * Provide technical oversight across data engineering activities, ensuring best practice and governance. * Collaborate with engineering, simulation and stakeholder teams to align data solutions to business needs. * Ensure data security, compliance and lifecycle management across cloud environments. * Drive improvements in data systems, standards and performance. * Act as a subject matter expert for data architecture, including lakehouse and analytics solutions. * Support the development of dashboards and insights to maximise business value from data. What you’ll bring: * Strong experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure or similar). * Proven expertise in building data pipelines, warehousing and large-scale data solutions. * Experience with SQL, distributed processing frameworks (e.g. Spark) and data orchestration tools. * Knowledge of data governance, security and API-driven integration. * Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to operate in complex environments. * Experience within defence, government or secure environments beneficial. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering innovative, data-driven capabilities within a mission-led environment. If you would like to discuss this role in confidence, please get in touch for further details with Ella