Vice President of Data, Utility Warehouse
2+ days a week in office ( Central London)
Multiservice utilities provider
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Multiservice utilities provider
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
2+ days a week in office ( Central London)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To be the nation’s most trusted utility supplier by simplifying home services, helping customers to stop wasting time and money.
Role
Who you are
- Proven experience operating at VP or equivalent level, having led large, multidisciplinary teams (Analytics, Data Science, Machine Learning Eng, Data Eng) in a scaling environment
- Proven ability to shape a company's overall direction by embedding a data-first mindset at the executive level, bridging the gap between technical complexity and business strategy
- Deep understanding of modern architectural patterns and cloud-native technologies (Data Engineering/MLE)
- Proven track record in defining Analytics strategies that drive commercially viable insights (Data Analytics)
- Thought leadership that influences the direction of the industry (e.g., speaking at events, writing technical knowledge pieces)
- Demonstrable ability to make "Buy vs. Build" decisions on complex systems and manage DCA/CAPEX resource allocation
- Exceptional skill in serving as a bridge, communicating technical concepts to business stakeholders and business objectives to technical teams
- Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do
What the job involves
- Hours: 37.5
- Earliest closing date: 30th March 2026
- As the VP, Data at UW, you will set the business and technical strategy for the holistic data organisation, comprising Data Analytics, Data Science & Machine Learning and Data Engineering
- Reporting into our Chief Product and Technology Officer, you will drive company-wide business value and innovation through data, managing a senior data leadership team, and influence strategic decision-making at the C-level
- You will define the long-term vision for our data function, transforming it into a recognised centre of excellence and innovation across the industry - turning data into a critical capability UW is known for
- Defining and designing the UW Data strategy. You’ll drive a long-term vision for the Data function that inspires the entire company. This strategy will empower the wider business with self-serve analytics and reliable data, moving the organisation beyond static reporting to true data-informed decision-making
- Delivering transformative business outcomes that define the company's competitive advantage. You’ll ensure roadmaps align with business priorities, and commercial direction, balancing long-term R&D (Data Science) with immediate actionable insights (Data Analytics)
- Identifying and integrating external innovations to accelerate growth, whilst monitoring the landscape to ensure we build and maintain best-in-class solutions for both predictive modelling and business intelligence
- Leading a diverse data function, focusing on leading our ‘Heads of’ across distinct disciplines (Analytics, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Engineering). You will be responsible for creating an environment that enables people to be their best
- Actively managing resources according to budget and business needs. You’ll be responsible for CAPEX targets, optimising departmental budgets, and managing the cost of technical systems (e.g., Cloud/GCP costs)
- Setting the ethical and professional standard for data usage, AI governance, and data privacy across the organisation
- Creating a cross-functional working environment that ensures deep collaboration with Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver the right solutions with speed and quality
- Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, and measurable business impact. You will define the culture for the data function as well as data at UW - ensuring a seamless collaboration between the function and the wider business
- You will lead a culture shift across UW embedding a data first mindset to drive business value
- You will report directly to our Chief Product and Technology Officer and lead our senior data leadership team, including the 'Heads of' Analytics, Business Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Engineering
- Your mission is to create a cross-functional environment that fosters deep collaboration with Product, Design, and Engineering. You will be the driving force behind a culture of innovation and accountability, ensuring the data function acts as a seamless partner to the wider business to deliver high-quality solutions at speed
Application process
- Hiring Manager: John Marshall, CPTO
- Recruiter: Ketna Ramchandani - kramchandani@uw.co.uk
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Budgeting for a household is no easy task, especially when you've got to keep track of various bills from different providers. That's why Utility Warehouse provides customers with all their home services – including energy, broadband, mobile and insurance – in one simple, monthly bill.
The company says that this all-in-one approach ‘makes budgeting so much easier’ for customers, which is backed up by a strong customer services record. Though it does not advertise heavily, its partners are given incentives to sign up new customers, which has contributed to its impressive growth thus far.
Boasting over 1 million customers across the services they sell, Utility Warehouse is one of the largest energy providers outside the 'Big 6'. Its unique approach, and established footing in the market, should ensure it continues to compete with other challengers as the utilities sector further evolves.
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Opportunities to learn
"My manager is always looking to create more opportunities for me to have my voice heard and be stretched into areas I've not necessarily worked in..."
Company benefits
- An industry benchmarked salary. We’ll share it during your first conversation
- Annual discretionary performance based, annual bonus scheme
- Hybrid working, with 2 days in the office. (We’re definitely open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
- Holiday trading- buy & sell up to 5 days holiday each year
- Discount on our services and you get our coveted Cashback Card for free. You’ll also get access to 100s of rewards and discounts through Perkbox
- A matched contribution pension scheme and life assurance up to 4x your salary. You can also access free mortgage advice and a financial wellbeing tool
- Save as You Earn scheme
- Family-friendly policies, designed to help you and your family thrive
- Flexible benefit choices such as Private health insurance, a free Virtual GP, Gym discounts and wellbeing apps
- Electric Car salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker
- Belonging groups that help UW shape an even more inclusive future
- A commitment to helping you develop your career journey through learning, coaching and new experiences
Company values
- We’re people helping people: Because it keeps us real
- We’re open, empathetic, and foster belonging
- We get it done together: Because it helps us get things done
- We keep things simple, take ownership, and win together
- We’re all about results: Because we're ambitious
- We’re impact-focused, daring, and spirited
Company HQ
Farringdon, London, UK
Leadership
Stuart Burnett
(CEO)Stuart began his career as a corporate lawyer before working in several notable insurance firms. He joined UW in 2016 and has held several leadership roles, becoming CEO in 2021.
People progressing
Kerry
Joined as an Electricity Operations Analyst. Promoted 6 times and is now Head of Energy Operations.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Utility Warehouse
Stuart Burnett (Co-CEO)
- We’re a unique bunch of people here at UW – and that’s just how we like it. We embrace different perspectives, experiences, and personalities, creating an inclusive environment where people feel they can belong
- We write job description requirements as minimally as possible to encourage candidates who may exclude themselves to apply, and the Recruitment team work with our hiring managers to minimise bias in the hiring process
- We have a number of active Employee-led Inclusion groups - Menopause Support Pride, Women in Leadership Carers Support
- We openly publish our D&I results internally and externally as well as our targets for improvement.
- We put on unconscious bias workshops and training for all team members
- We provide mental health support and other wellness initiatives to support all our team members
- We are a member of the Women in Utilities network and actively support opportunities for mentoring through the group
- We provide inclusive leadership learning to all people leaders at UW
- We have committed to the Race at Work Charter
- We have an active, zero-tolerance, Harassment and Bullying policy
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