🚨 Head of Data

📍 Utrecht (Hybrid – 2 days/week in-office)

💶 €110,000 + Bonus

🗣️ Fluent Dutch Speaking

❗ Visa sponsorship not available

I’m currently partnering with a high-end boutique company specialising in Data Engineering, MLOps, Data Science, and Machine Learning technology, a company defined by craftsmanship, deep technical expertise, and a warm, open culture.

They’re now looking for a Head of Data to take on a unique dual role:

50% leading a Data Engineering Team, 50% delivering high-impact Data Engineering and ML Projects for clients.

This role is suited to someone with a deep technical background and a strong affinity for people, strategy, and commercial thinking.

You’ll be working with teams and clients that are building meaningful, data-powered solutions — intelligent platforms, ML-driven tools, scalable data products — with organizations such as:

🛒 A major e-commerce platform.

🚆 A national railway organization.

🟣 A leading telecom provider.

🪑 A global furniture retailer.

⚡ A renewable energy innovator.

The Successful Head of Data will need:

• Expert knowledge and experience in Data Engineering, Data Science or Machine Learning.
• Expert level of Python.
• 4+ years of experience in AWS, Azure or GCP
• Fluent Dutch and English.
• A natural sense of ownership — you take action, get things moving, and inspire others.
• Passion for technology combined with genuine interest in culture, organization, and people.

Benefits for the Successful Head of Data:

• A central role in shaping the company’s growth, operations, and culture.
• Work alongside deeply skilled, friendly, and down-to-earth colleagues.
• Join a supportive, experienced management team.
• 25 vacation days + holiday allowance.
• 36 or 40 hours per week, hybrid working.
• Your choice of phone and laptop — pick what you love.
• Opportunities to attend or speak at conferences, gain certifications, and grow your leadership.
• Weekly knowledge sessions, Friday drinks, social events, sports, and more.
• A warm, open environment where you can be yourself.
• And yes… office dogs are welcome. Woof. 🐶

This is your opportunity to join a smart, kind, technically excellent team and leave your mark on a company that values autonomy, authenticity, and craftsmanship.

Ready to take the next step as a Head of Data?

📩 Please send your CV to the email below, I look forward to hearing from you!

❗ Please refrain from applying if you require visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future.