Head of Data Analytics and Insight

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Academies Trust seeks a Head of Data Analytics and Insights to guide their data strategy and enhance educational impacts. This role highlights the importance of effective data governance and building systems for reporting while promoting a data-driven culture throughout the Trust. Ideal candidates will demonstrate experience in data oversight, strategic planning, and staff training efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in data strategy and steering initiatives.
• Experience in building dashboards and reporting systems.
• Strong communication skills for staff training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the data strategy to improve educational outcomes.
• Oversee data governance and build Trust-wide dashboards.
• Champion a data-informed culture and develop reporting systems.

Job description

Dudley Academies Trust is seeking a Head of Data Analytics and Insights to lead our data strategy. This role involves ensuring accurate, timely data to drive educational and strategic improvements across all academies. Responsibilities include overseeing data governance, building Trust-wide dashboards, championing a data-informed culture, developing reporting systems, and leading staff training to enable evidence-based decisions.

About Dudley Academies Trust: Established to provide high-quality education for young people in Dudley and surrounding areas, our Trust has seen significant improvements, with recent GCSE results being the best ever in 2024. We aim to offer a continuous educational pathway from Nursery to higher education and vocational courses, in partnership with Dudley College of Technology.

We have recruited excellent staff, introduced effective rewards and behaviour management systems, and invested over £15 million in facilities and technology to enhance our academies. Our curriculum emphasizes basic skills in English and Mathematics, alongside digital technologies.

Application Details: Closing date: Thursday 10th July 2025 (may close earlier). Provisional interview date: Thursday 17th July 2025 (subject to change). Successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check and barred list checks.

Equal Opportunities: Dudley Academies Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including disabled and minority ethnic candidates.