Head of Advancement Data Intelligence & Analytics

UK Dementia Research Institute; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

41 Days holiday

Cycle to work scheme

On-site gym

Relocation scheme

Pension scheme CARE

Discounted medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

University College London (UCL) Advancement is seeking a Head of Advancement Data Intelligence and Analytics. You will lead a team turning complex data into strategic insights that drive fundraising and alumni engagement across UCL Advancement, shaping the data intelligence strategy and delivering predictive analytics and reporting at scale.

The role emphasizes building dashboards, analytical models, and communicating clearly with senior stakeholders to maximise philanthropic impact.

Qualifications

• Experience leading analytics teams and translating data into strategic recommendations.
• Strong SQL/DAX skills and experience building dashboards and reporting solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Advancement data intelligence and analytics team to deliver dashboards and predictive analytics.
• Shape data strategy and provide actionable insights to maximise fundraising and alumni engagement.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to translate business needs into high‑quality reporting and analytics solutions.

Skills

SQL

DAX

Python

R

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Head of Advancement Data Intelligence & Analytics

We are UCL: a diverse community with the freedom to challenge and think differently. The world urgently needs solutions to diverse problems. UCL was founded 200 years ago on the generosity of a collective of people who believed in an institution that could drive forward those solutions. The world needed collective support then, and it needs it again now.

In response, UCL has launchedHere, it will happen , our biggest philanthropic and engagement campaign yet. Here, it will happen sets out our ambitions to solve globalhealth, societal, climate and education challenges in UCL’s next century.Here, we have the determination to double down on our discoveries, translate our innovations into impact and inspire the citizens of the future.

There has never been a more exciting time to join UCL Advancement. We are a team of exceptionally ambitious, creative and passionate individuals who work together to achieve remarkable things with a global impact, and we would love for you to be part of this exciting journey and our success.Here, it will happen.

About the role

As Head of Advancement Data Intelligence and Analytics, you will lead the team responsible for transforming data into strategic insight that drives fundraising and alumni engagement across UCL Advancement. Working closely with senior leaders, you will shape the data intelligence strategy, delivering predictive analytics, performance reporting and actionable recommendations that support evidence-based decision-making and maximise philanthropic impact.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and evolve UCL Advancement's data intelligence capability. Alongside setting the strategic direction, you'll oversee the development of high-quality dashboards, predictive analytics and reporting solutions that empower colleagues across Advancement to make informed, evidence-based decisions and maximise fundraising and alumni engagement outcomes.

We are happy to consider applications to work on a part-time/flexible basis wherever possible (minimum 0.8 FTE – equivalent of 4 days per week, stated salary to be pro rata).

This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of20%on site.

You’ll be an experienced analytics or business intelligence professional with a track record of turning complex data into meaningful insight that supports strategic decision‑making. You’ll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, understanding business needs and translating them into high-quality reporting and analytics solutions.

You’ll have strong technical skills in SQL and/or DAX, with experience designing and building robust dashboards and reporting solutions from the ground up, rather than simply maintaining existing reports. You’ll be confident working with large CRM datasets, developing analytical models and creating visualisations that enable users to make better, evidence-based decisions. Experience of Python or R for advanced analytics would be advantageous, but is not essential.

You’ll also bring experience leading or mentoring others, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing team and promoting a culture where data, insight and continuous improvement are central to success.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are essential, as you’ll be equally comfortable discussing technical concepts with analysts as presenting clear recommendations to senior leaders.

We are pleased to accept applications from individuals who possess transferable skills and experience drawn from sectors outside of Higher Education.

What we offer

We know that our people are our greatest asset and in return we provide an empowering environment where personal and professional growth is invested in. We offer agile working and flexibility around working hours. Working with some of the greatest intellects in the world, UCL also offers a generous pension scheme and holiday allowance, plus closure days and bank holidays. Visit www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)


• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme


• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)


• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan


• Relocation scheme for certain posts


• On-site gym


• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay


• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service


• Discounted medical insurance

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.

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