Head of Data & Analytics

ADLIB; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADLIB is seeking a Head of Data and Analytics in Watford to own the data landscape, craft a clear strategy and deliver tangible business value from day one. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and will build trusted relationships across the business.

You’ll lead data governance, reporting, dashboards and automation, using Power BI, SQL, Excel and Python. Initially you’ll be standalone, with scope to develop a team and shape future hiring as data becomes a core strategic

Qualifications

• Hands-on with Power BI, SQL, Excel and Python.
• Experience leading data/BI teams.
• Experience building data capacity from scratch.
• Strong stakeholder management.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Own development of the organisation’s data and analytics capability.
• Develop data strategy and oversee reporting and analytics.
• Build dashboards and improve data quality.
• Drive automation initiatives across the business.
• Present insights to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Plan future hiring and team growth as data becomes core.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Excel

Python

Data governance

Data modelling

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Tools

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

Are you a hands-on data leader who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and making things happen? We’re working with a well-established professional services organisation that’s investing heavily in data, analytics and automation. They’re looking for a Head of Data and Analytics to take ownership of their data landscape, create a clear strategy and deliver tangible business value from day one.

What you’ll be doing

This is an opportunity for a Head of Data and Analytics to join at the start of a major data journey. Initially, you’ll be a standalone expert, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery whilst building trusted relationships across the business. You’ll own the development of the organisation’s data and analytics capability. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges, identify opportunities and deliver solutions that improve decision making and efficiency.

You’ll develop the data strategy, oversee reporting and analytics, build dashboards, improve data quality and create robust processes around data governance. You’ll also drive automation initiatives using low code technologies to streamline workflows and save time across the business.

This Head of Data and Analytics position requires someone comfortable operating at every level. One day you’ll be presenting insights to senior leadership, the next you’ll be writing SQL queries, building Power BI dashboards or improving data pipelines. Over time, you’ll have the chance to develop a team, shape future hiring plans and help establish data as a core strategic function across the organisation.

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Previous experience in a senior data, analytics or business intelligence leadership role
• Experience building a data capacity from scratch, or working at a similar level to this
• Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, SQL, Excel and Python
• Experience developing reporting, dashboards and business intelligence solutions
• Knowledge of data modelling, data governance and data quality best practice
• Experience improving or managing CRM platforms and related processes
• Understanding of automation tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps or similar platforms
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Comfortable operating as a standalone data specialist whilst building for future growth

What you’ll get in return for your experience

Depending on experience and suitability of location, they’re offering a salary of between £80,000 and £120,000. There’s also an annual Christmas bonus equivalent to one week’s salary, with further discretionary bonus opportunities linked to company performance.

Alongside this, you’ll receive private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, enhanced pension contributions and 25 days’ holiday plus Christmas closure arrangements. While the role will initially require a strong office presence in Watford (5 days per week during probation), there is flexibility to move towards a hybrid working pattern as the function becomes established.