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Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients.  We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications.  We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.  This is a pivotal leadership role at a time of significant evolution for Sword. As the organisation continues its journey to evolve and strengthen its Data, Analytics, AI & automation offerings, this role will play a critical part in shaping how we position, sell, and scale our AI & Data transformation services within a key business unit. The Head of Data is a senior leadership role responsible for defining, scaling and commercialising the Data & Analytics capability, focusing on supporting strategic customers on their transformation journeys. This role is pivotal in positioning Sword as a trusted partner for data-led transformation across regulated industries. We are seeking a highly motivated, growth‑oriented individual who wants to be part of an exciting and forward‑looking journey. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment of change, be energised by building and expanding customer relationships, and be passionate about helping organisations realise value through data‑led and AI‑enabled transformation. About the role: Building on the strong engineering foundations this role expands accountability beyond technical leadership into business growth, client impact, and strategic direction. The Head of Data will: Shape the Data & AI vision and go-to-market Drive revenue growth and pipeline development Build a scaled, high-performing capability Ensure high-quality, outcome-led delivery across key clients The role offers the chance to work with the very latest Microsoft technologies, such as Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Purview, and Microsoft Foundry, while influencing solution design, architectural decisions, and delivery excellence. You will work closely with clients across a range of industries, supporting discovery, design, and delivery, and you will also contribute to pre‑sales activity by joining client calls, shaping proposals, and advising on solution approaches Requirements Key Accountabilities 1. Strategy & Market Positioning Define and evolve the Data, Analytics strategy Translate capability into clear market propositions and offerings Identify priority sectors, use cases, and growth opportunities Ensure alignment between client demand, solutions, and delivery capability Shape innovation across Microsoft ecosystem (Fabric, AI, automation)   2. Sales & Growth Own pipeline contribution and support revenue growth targets Partner with sales to shape, qualify, and close opportunities Act as senior SME in client conversations, bids, and proposals Develop repeatable offerings and accelerators to scale growth Build strategic relationships with key accounts   3. Capability Leadership Lead, develop and mentor a multi-disciplinary Data capability (engineering, BI, governance, AI) Define capability structure, career pathways, and skills strategy Build a high-performing leadership layer (Leads/Principals) Drive a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement Ensure scalability through standards, tooling, and reusable assets   4. Delivery Excellence & Assurance Accountable for quality and consistency across all data engagements Provide senior oversight on solution architecture and delivery approach Ensure adherence to best practices, governance, security, and scalability standards Manage delivery risk and ensure predictable client outcomes Embed strong engineering disciplines (CI/CD, automation, testin