Group Head of Data and AI

Nord Anglia Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Anglia Education is seeking a Group Head of Data and AI to lead the enterprise data, analytics, and AI strategy across the group. Reporting to the CIO, you will shape the roadmap, enable data-driven decision making, and drive value across schools and operations.

You will build advanced analytics capabilities, govern data, ensure responsible AI, and partner with senior leaders to deliver measurable business outcomes using Azure, Power BI, Fabric, Databricks, Salesforce, and MS Dynamics.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional qualification with significant leadership in data/AI.
• Experience leading enterprise data, analytics, or AI in large organisations.
• Ability to translate technical capabilities into business value.
• Strong data governance, compliance, and responsible AI knowledge.
• Proven track record delivering data/AI roadmaps and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Shaping and executing Nord Anglia's enterprise Data & AI strategy.
• Unlocking value from data and AI to improve performance and experience.
• Building analytics capabilities to support decision-making.
• Delivering reporting, forecasting, and performance metrics across the Group.
• Championing data governance, security, and responsible AI adoption.
• Partnering with senior leaders to drive business transformation through data.
• Leading data, analytics, and AI teams and aligning with stakeholders.

Skills

Data strategy

Enterprise data

Analytics leadership

Governance

Responsible AI

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Tools

Azure

Power BI

Fabric

Databricks

Salesforce

MS Dynamics

Job description

Job Posting Date: 4 Sept 2026

Location: London, GB

Job ID: 10176

School: Group Central Support United Kingdom Office

Company: Nord Anglia Education

London is our global headquarters where 220 colleagues across Finance, Risk, IT, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, MAC and Education drive the success of our 90+ schools in 35+ countries. By joining our fast paced and innovative organisation, you will be regularly liaising with our global team-mates from the Philippines to Peru, from Beijing to Boston and beyond.

If you have a global mindset, enjoy thinking outside the box and are prepared to go above and beyond to find solutions, then a career at Nord Anglia is for you.

Group Head Of Data And Ai

To lead the Group's data, analytics, and AI strategy in support of the organisation's strategic priorities, ensuring data and emerging technologies enable better decision-making, operational efficiency, enrolment growth, and improved educational outcomes across the Group.

The role is responsible for shaping and delivering the roadmap for enterprise data and AI use cases, identifying opportunities where analytics, automation, and AI can support strategic business objectives and enhance organisational performance.

Reporting to the CIO and operating as part of the Technology Senior Leadership Team, the role will work closely with executive stakeholders across the organisation to ensure data, analytics, and AI capabilities support the successful delivery of the Group's strategic and operational priorities.

This is a strategic leadership role focused on business enablement, governance, organisational capability, and value realisation, supported by specialist technical and delivery teams.

You Will Be Responsible For

• Shaping and execute Nord Anglia's enterprise Data & AI strategy.
• Unlock value from data and AI to enhance school performance, operational excellence, and customer experience.
• Build advanced analytics and insight capabilities that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Deliver meaningful reporting, forecasting, and performance measurement across the Group.
• Champion data governance, security, compliance, and responsible AI adoption.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities and drive business transformation through data.
• Lead and inspire specialist data, analytics, and AI teams.
• Leverage a modern technology ecosystem including Azure, Power BI, Fabric, Databricks, Salesforce, and Microsoft Dynamics to deliver impactful solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Degree qualified and/or professionally qualified, with significant experience leading enterprise data, analytics, or AI functions within complex organisations.
• Strong expertise in modern data platforms, analytics, data science, predictive analytics, generative AI, and emerging technologies, with the ability to translate technical capabilities into practical business outcomes.
• Proven track record of defining and delivering data, analytics, and AI strategies, use cases, and roadmaps that support strategic objectives and deliver measurable business value.
• Strong understanding of data governance, responsible AI, compliance requirements, and enterprise operating models.
• Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, third-party delivery partners, and engaging effectively with technical teams, vendors, and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex insights and recommendations to Executive and Board-level audiences.
• Strategic, commercially minded, and outcome-focused, with a clear understanding of how data and AI can improve operational performance, user experience, efficiency, and growth.
• Highly collaborative and relationship-driven, with the ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment across functions and leadership levels.
• Adaptive, curious, and forward-thinking, with a strong awareness of emerging technology trends and the ability to separate practical value from market hype.
• Passionate about education and the role that technology, data, and insight can play in improving outcomes for students, schools, and the wider organisation.

About Us

Nord Anglia Education is the world's leading international schools organisation. Our 90+ international schools are located in the Americas, Europe, China, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Together, they educate more than 100,000 students from kindergarten through to the end of secondary education. We are driven by one unifying philosophy: we are ambitious for our students, our people and our family of schools.

Our exclusive collaborations with prestigious institutions such as UNICEF, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), IMG Academy and the world-leading performing arts school Juilliard mean we're at the forefront of educational thinking, while creating life-changing experiences for students.

By joining Nord Anglia Education you will become part of a committed and innovative team. As a member of the world's leading premium schools group you will be joining an active network of like-minded people across the world.

We encourage individuals to join us with our "Create your Future" mindset – we will provide you with a range of experiences and opportunities to enhance your skillset and you will be given the autonomy to grow your career.

At Nord Anglia Education, we are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. In our schools and offices around the world, we treat all colleagues fairly based on their skills and qualifications, without discrimination.

We value individuals from all backgrounds, including those with different abilities and neurodivergent conditions, as well as those who identify with protected characteristics.

We recruit in line with our EmpowerUs Behaviours Framework: Communicate with Impact, Collaborate with Empathy, Make Considered Decisions, Embrace Change and Drive Growth.

Nord Anglia Education is committed to ensuring the highest possible safeguarding standards in our schools and we expect every employee to share this commitment.