Head Of Data And Analytics - 12 Month FTC

Michael Page; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Head of Data & Analytics for a large Social Housing organisation on a 12 month fixed-term contract in Birmingham. The role leads enterprise-wide data strategy, governance, architecture and analytics to drive evidence-based decisions.

It includes one day per week onsite at the head office in Birmingham and requires strong stakeholder engagement at Executive level. The successful candidate will shape data culture, champion data as a strategic asset, and oversee data

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Data & Analytics function in a complex organisation.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver enterprise data strategies and governance.
• Strong influencing skills with Executive and Senior Leadership teams.
• Experience with BI, analytics, data quality and governance frameworks.
• Budget management and business case thinking for data initiatives.
• Knowledge of data architecture, modelling standards and master data management.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior leader for data and analytics, providing strategic direction.
• Develop, maintain and deliver the Data Strategy and roadmap.
• Align data initiatives with priorities, regulatory requirements and outcomes.
• Report progress, benefits, risks and opportunities to Exec and SLT.
• Design and improve enterprise Data Governance Framework with ownership and accountability.
• Lead data quality policies and data management controls.
• Own enterprise data architecture and roadmap; ensure standards.
• Oversee data warehousing, cloud data services and analytics solutions.
• Lead development of enterprise reporting, dashboards and analytics capabilities.
• Promote self-service analytics and AI where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance and timely data for regulatory returns and audits.
• Engage with Executive Directors and operational leaders; manage suppliers and partners.
• Build a high-performing Data & Analytics function and develop talent.

Skills

Data leadership

Data governance

Data strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Executive communication

Education

Degree in Data/Computing/Engineering

Job description

This large Social Housing organisation are looking to appoint a Head of Data & Analytics on a 12 month fixed term contract to lead enterprise-wide data and analytics capability. The role will further develop and deliver the organisation's data strategy, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset and that colleagues are empowered to make informed, evidence-based decisions.

Client Details

Large Social Housing organisation

Description

This large Social Housing organisation are looking to appoint a Head of Data & Analytics on a 12 month fixed term contract to lead enterprise-wide data and analytics capability. The role will further develop and deliver the organisation's data strategy, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset and that colleagues are empowered to make informed, evidence-based decisions. You will provide strategic leadership across data governance, data quality, data architecture, business intelligence, analytics, and data culture, ensuring that the organisation derives measurable value from its information assets. The role requires one day per week onsite at the head office in Birmingham.

Key areas of responsibility:

Data Strategy and Leadership:

• Act as the organisation's senior leader for data and analytics, providing strategic direction and thought leadership.
• Develop, maintain and deliver the Data Strategy and associated roadmap.
• Ensure data initiatives are aligned to organisational priorities, regulatory requirements and customer outcomes.
• Report progress, benefits realisation, risks and opportunities to Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.

Data Governance and Data Quality:

• Design, implement and continuously improve the enterprise Data Governance Framework, establishing clear data ownership, stewardship and accountability arrangements across the organisation.
• Develop policies, standards and controls for data quality, management and usage.
• Lead initiatives that improve trust, consistency, accessibility and quality of data.
• Chair or sponsor governance forums overseeing data standards, quality & compliance

Data Architecture and Technology:

• Own and maintain the enterprise data architecture and roadmap.
• Define standards and principles for data modelling, integration, metadata management and master data management.
• Ensure business systems, applications and data platforms are integrated effectively to support organisational objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight of data warehousing, reporting platforms, cloud-based data services and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with technology and architecture teams to ensure data architecture aligns with enterprise architecture standards.

Analytics and Business Intelligence:

• Lead the development and delivery of enterprise reporting, dashboards and analytics capabilities.
• Ensure business intelligence services provide trusted, relevant and timely information.
• Promote self-service analytics and improve the accessibility of information across the organisation.
• Champion the use of predictive analytics, automation and AI where appropriate.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure effective controls are in place to meet legal, regulatory and statutory requirements relating to data.
• Ensure accurate and timely provision of data required for regulatory returns, audits and inspections.

Stakeholder Engagement & People Leadership:

• Build strong relationships with Executive Directors, Heads of Service and operational leaders, acting as a trusted adviser on all aspects of data strategy, governance, architecture and analytics.
• Influence organisational decision making through the provision of strategic insight and evidence.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, consultants, regulators and external partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Data & Analytics function.
• Drive talent development, succession planning and continuous professional development.

Profile

Key Skills & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Data, Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading a Data and Analytics function within a complex organisation.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering enterprise data strategies and data governance frameworks.
• Experience influencing Executive and Senior Leadership teams.
• Extensive experience delivering business intelligence and analytics capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets, business cases and investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture principles and practices.
• Experience defining data integration and data modelling standards.
• Knowledge of master data management, metadata management and reference data management
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics opportunities and risks.

Job Offer

• Opportunity to further develop Group Data Strategy
• Opportunity to work with a large Social Housing organisation