Job Description

As our new Data Platform and Engineering Lead, youll head a multi-functional team delivering robust data services and products to support Kirklees Councils data, business intelligence, analytics, and insight needs. Youll lead the creation of a new council-wide data platform, using modern architecture and engineering practices, and set the standards for data engineering across the council. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Kirklees manages and uses data to deliver better services for our communities.
Main duties of the job

• Build and develop the councils data engineering capability and practice, providing technical and people leadership.
• Design and implement target data architectures for a new data platform.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex data flows, integrating data from multiple sources.
• Set and implement best practice standards for data engineering, tools, and methods.
• Drive data quality improvements and innovative data solutions across the council.
• Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, developers, and analysts.

About us
Kirklees Council is a modern, progressive employer at the heart of West Yorkshire, serving a diverse population of 440,000. Were committed to innovation, inclusion, and flexible working. Join us and help deliver services that make a real difference to our communities.
Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
57,457 to 58,462 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
F0014-16543
Job locations
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
High Street
Huddersfield
HD1 2NQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
See the advert on Kirklees Council website for Job Profile -Data Platform and Engineering Lead - Kirklees Council
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Please use this section to highlight any career achievements, qualifications, and training relevant to the role. We will use the information in this section for shortlisting alongside your responses to the shortlisting questions.
• What experience do you have of on-premises and cloud data engineering tools and technologies? What are the main considerations when migrating data engineering environments from on-premises to cloud?
• What experience do you have of implementing data engineering quality standards and controls?
• What do you consider when deciding how data should be modelled? What experience do you have of developing data models?
• How do you feel recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) can support data engineering practices? What experience do you have of using AI to support your data engineering practices?
• What experience do you have of supporting, motivating and developing data professionals to build strong teams and enhance capability?
• Tell us about your experience of working with stakeholders to understand and capture their data needs? How do you translate those needs to inform the design, development and delivery of data engineering solutions, services and/or products?

Desirable

• Please use this section to highlight any career achievements, qualifications, and training relevant to the role. We will use the information in this section for shortlisting alongside your responses to the shortlisting questions.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Please use this section to highlight any career achievements, qualifications, and training relevant to the role. We will use the information in this section for shortlisting alongside your responses to the shortlisting questions.
• What experience do you have of on-premises and cloud data engineering tools and technologies? What are the main considerations when migrating data engineering environments from on-premises to cloud?
• What experience do you have of implementing data engineering quality standards and controls?
• What do you consider when deciding how data should be modelled? What experience do you have of developing data models?
• How do you feel recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) can support data engineering practices? What experience do you have of using AI to support your data engineering practices?
• What experience do you have of supporting, motivating and developing data professionals to build strong teams and enhance capability?
• Tell us about your experience of working with stakeholders to understand and capture their data needs? How do you translate those needs to inform the design, development and delivery of data engineering solutions, services and/or products?

Desirable

• Please use this section to highlight any career achievements, qualifications, and training relevant to the role. We will use the information in this section for shortlisting alongside your responses to the shortlisting questions.

Skills Required