Senior Director, Data & Analytics

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment in London is partnering with a leading international organisation to appoint a Senior Director of Data & Analytics to lead its data, analytics and AI strategy. This senior leadership role shapes a business-wide transformation, driving data-driven decision making, operational performance and commercial value through advanced analytics and emerging technologies.

Reporting to the COO, you will oversee a team of ~18 across data, BI, insights and AI, defining

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading data, analytics, BI or AI functions at scale.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in large, matrixed organisations and international contexts.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on ability to translate data into business value.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organisation's data and analytics strategy across the enterprise.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for data, analytics and AI aligned to business priorities.
• Drive adoption of analytics to enable data-led decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, ML, automation and predictive analytics.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and build relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee data governance, BI, insights and analytics capabilities.

Job description

Senior Director, Data & Analytics

London Up to £160,000 + benefits

We are partnering with a leading international organisation to appoint a Senior Director of Data & Analytics to lead its data, analytics and AI strategy.

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape and deliver a business-wide transformation agenda, driving greater use of data, advanced analytics and emerging technologies to improve decision-making, enhance operational performance and deliver commercial value.

Reporting directly to the COO, you will lead a team of approximately 18, overseeing data, analytics, business intelligence, strategic insights and advanced analytics capabilities.

The Role

You will be responsible for defining and executing the organisation's data and analytics strategy, ensuring capabilities continue to evolve in line with business priorities.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Data & Analytics Strategy: Develop and deliver the strategic roadmap for data, analytics and AI, ensuring alignment with wider business objectives.

• Business Intelligence & Insights: Drive greater adoption of analytics, enabling data-led decision-making and translating complex information into actionable business insights.

• AI & Advanced Analytics: Identify and deliver opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning, automation and predictive analytics to improve business performance.

• Commercial Analytics: Develop analytical capabilities that support commercial decision-making, performance optimisation and strategic planning.

• Risk & Predictive Analytics: Enhance organisational insight through predictive modelling, scenario analysis and improved data visibility.

• Leadership & Transformation: Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, building strong relationships and influencing senior stakeholders across a complex, international organisation.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced data and analytics leader who combines strategic vision, strong analytical expertise and commercial awareness.

You will ideally bring:

• Proven experience leading data, analytics, business intelligence or advanced analytics functions.

• Experience managing multiple teams and delivering large-scale transformation programmes.

• A strong understanding of AI, machine learning and the application of emerging technologies within a commercial environment.

• The ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights and influence executive-level decisions.

• Experience operating within large, complex or matrixed organisations.

• A track record of developing and executing enterprise-wide data and analytics strategies.

A strong background in analytics, business intelligence, strategic insights or data science would be particularly attractive, alongside the ability to connect technology and data capabilities with wider business outcomes.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a significant data, analytics and AI transformation agenda, helping shape the future direction of an international business.

You will have the opportunity to influence at executive level, lead an established team and drive meaningful change in how data and technology are used to support business performance.

Location: London
Salary: Up to £160,000 + benefits