Head of Data & Analytics

Jackson Hogg; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hogg seeks a strategic Head of Data & Analytics to shape enterprise data strategy and lead modern analytics initiatives in Sunderland. You will oversee data governance, reporting, and AI readiness while driving self-service capabilities and establishing governance frameworks across the organisation.

The role requires senior leadership experience in Data, Analytics, BI or Insight, with a track record of delivering data-driven insights and building high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in Data, Analytics, BI, or Insight functions.
• Experience delivering reporting and analytics solutions.
• Strong governance and data management knowledge.
• Proven ability to build and lead data teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing enterprise data strategy.
• Leading data engineering, reporting, analytics, and governance activities.
• Improving data quality and accessibility across the organisation.
• Delivering actionable insight to support business decisions.
• Driving adoption of self-service reporting capabilities.
• Identifying opportunities for AI and advanced analytics.
• Building and developing high-performing data teams.
• Managing relationships with data technology partners and suppliers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data & Analytics leadership

Data governance

Data strategy

Stakeholder management

Team development

AI & advanced analytics awareness

Communication across senior levels

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and commercially minded Head of Data & Analytics to lead the development of a modern enterprise data function.

You’ll be responsible for shaping data strategy, improving reporting and analytics capabilities, overseeing governance frameworks, and building the foundations required for advanced analytics and AI adoption.

This is a senior leadership role with significant visibility across the business and the opportunity to influence key strategic decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing and implementing enterprise data strategy
• Leading data engineering, reporting, analytics, and governance activities
• Improving data quality and accessibility across the organisation
• Delivering actionable insight to support business decisions
• Driving adoption of self-service reporting capabilities
• Identifying opportunities for AI and advanced analytics
• Building and developing high-performing data teams
• Managing relationships with data technology partners and suppliers
• Senior leadership experience within Data, Analytics, BI, or Insight functions
• Strong knowledge of data governance and data management principles
• Experience delivering reporting and analytics solutions
• Experience leading and developing teams

Nice to Have

• Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
• AI, machine learning, or predictive analytics experience
• Experience within regulated environments