Twinkl Educational Publishing is hiring a
Head of Data Engineering

Summary

Twinkl is seeking a Head of Data Engineering to build a world-class data engineering function, collaborate with teams, and ensure high-quality data for reporting and analytics. The role requires experience in data engineering, leadership, and strong analytical skills. Twinkl offers benefits such as flexible working policy, annual leave days, long term service rewards, and a friendly, welcoming culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience in data engineering roles, with a strong understanding of data architecture, data modelling, and ETL processes
• Hands-on experience with data engineering tools and technologies such as SQL, Python, Apache Spark, Hadoop, and cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience building and managing high-performing data engineering teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of delivering data engineering solutions that meet business requirements and drive measurable impact
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities and business needs
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and practices

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the data and product teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical data requirements
• Design and implement scalable and efficient data pipelines to collect, process, and store data from various sources
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout the data pipeline by implementing robust data validation and monitoring processes
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Work closely with stakeholders to prioritise and execute data engineering initiatives that drive business value
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and analytics, and assess their potential impact on our data strategy
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise data infrastructure and drive innovation in data engineering practices
• Act as a subject matter expert on data engineering best practices and contribute to the development of data governance policies and standards

Benefits

• Flexible working policy with opportunities to work from home
• Twinkl subscription
• Westfield Health, 29 annual leave days per year plus up to four additional days that may be awarded each year by the company
• Company sick pay and cycle to work scheme
• Long term service rewards - Life insurance, enhanced pension contribution, enhanced maternity pay, enhanced adoption pay and enhanced paternity pay