Data Platform Lead

Grade A: £55,172 (National Framework) or £61,028 (London Framework – if you are London office based or homebased and live within the boundary of the M25) – There is also an additional homeworking allowance of £600 per annum for those working from home. For exceptional candidates a higher salary may be available.

Contracted Hours: Full time 37 hours per week.

Contract Type:      Permanent

Location:                Home Based 

Closing Date:        Sunday  February 1 2026 at 11.59pm 

Make a difference
Everyrole at CQC contributes to our mission. If you’re looking for a new role in DataPlatforms & Solutions that gives a true sense of meaning and purpose,then you’ve found it! As the Data Platform Lead, you’ll help shape thetools and services that power CQC’s data and insight, ensuring we make betterdecisions for health and care across England.

Picture this
Imagine leading a team that builds and supports enterprise data solutions, enabling CQC to deliver high-quality insights that improve care for many. The CQC’s cloud-based Enterprise Data Platform is built on Microsoft Azure, using Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI to deliver governed data and analytics capabilities.  

As the Data Platform Lead in Data Platforms & Solutions, you will get the chance to:

•Drive the development of a robust, cloud-based data platform that supports a wide range of data, analytics, data science, AI and insight needs.
•Lead the technical direction, governance and sustainability of the CQC’s Enterprise Data Platform, ensuring it delivers reliable, high- quality services and long-term value

The role
You’ll play an important part in delivering our mission. In this role, you’ll:

•Shape the roadmap: Work with senior leaders across the organisation to prioritise data and analytical tooling demands and align resources to deliver maximum value.
•Build capability: Champion technical excellence and innovation by promoting the effective use of technologies to build modern data capabilities.
•Define platform strategy: Build and maintain effective relationships with data technology vendors and commercial partners to ensure platform services evolve in line with the CQC’s regulatory and insight needs. 

 Show us

 We will be looking for specific skills, knowledge and experience in your application form:

•Experience delivering cloud-based data solutions: Demonstrate how you’ve designed and implemented data platforms or services using modern technologies.
•Proven leadership in technical development: Share examples of managing teams and projects to deliver complex data products or solutions.
•Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions: Show how you’ve worked with stakeholders to turn requirements into sustainable, high-quality outcomes.

To progress your application, you’ll need to provide evidence of your right towork in the UK. Without valid right to work you won’t be eligible for therole. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Someroles may also be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.

Next steps
If you apply, you’ll need to create a profile and complete an online application form. Your application will be completely anonymous.  Please see our information for applicants for more details on the process. We contact every applicant to let them know the outcome of their application, so you will hear from us whether or not you are shortlisted.
You can read the full details of the role in the Job Description

If you’d like an informal chat about the role contact –  Taryn Coop ; Deputy Director of Enterprise Data & Reporting; taryn.coop@cqc.org.uk For general enquiries, please email recruitment@cqc.org.uk.

The Benefits
Weoffer a wide range of benefits, including:

• Annual leave starting at 27 days per year, rising to 32.5 days with service, plus bank holidays (usually 8 days per year).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Wellbeing initiatives, such as gym discounts and meditation.
• NHS pension scheme, with around 14% employer contribution.
• Discount schemes (including eligibility for a Blue Light card, at a cost of £4.99 and valid for 2 years), reward vouchers, car leasing and more!

Please see our benefits page for the full list.

Equity for all
We know job descriptions can feel intimidating. Research shows they can cause some people to doubt whether they’re a good fit. This happens more often to people from underrepresented groups (e.g. ethnic minority backgrounds). If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, skills, and experience could be exactly what we need.
We want every candidate to feel supported and able to do their best. If you need adjustments to our process, we’ll work with you to remove any barriers. Visit our accessibility page for more on this. If you’d like to chat, please contact recruitment@cqc.org.uk. Please note, if you have previously informed us of adjustments you need for interview or within your role these are not carried over and must be discussed for each individual application you make.
We promote a workplace where fairness, respect and inclusion are a priority. Diverse teams make our work better, help us deliver our mission and make our culture stronger. See our ED&I page for more about this.
We welcomeapplications from everyone, and colleagues can find supportand community among our many employee networks. This includes people of any:

• Age
• Sex
• Gender identity or expression
• Sexual orientation
• Religion or belief
• Ethnicity
• Disability

Values and vision
We are guided by our core values, which shape our work and our culture.
Excellence – being a high-performing organisation.
Caring – treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Integrity – doing the right thing.
Teamwork – learning from each other to be the best we can.
We are a disability confident employer and a carer confident employer.

A Note on AI
AI tools can be great for research and refining ideas, but we want to learn about you. If you use AI or Chatbots to help you with your application, keep these points in mind:

•        AI can support research, structuring and refining your writing, but your application must reflect your real skills and experience.
•        Spell-checking and condensing word counts are great ways to use AI effectively.
•        Do not copy and paste AI generated answers. These will not help you stand out; remember we want to hear about your skills and experience.
•        Providing false and insincere examples goes against our core values of honesty and integrity and may lead to your application being withdrawn or termination of your employment.