Senior Director, Data & Analytics

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

Job summary

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment is partnering with a leading international organisation to appoint a Senior Director of Data & Analytics to lead its data, analytics and AI strategy from London. You will shape a business-wide transformation, driving data usage, advanced analytics and AI to improve decision-making and commercial value.

Reporting to the COO, you will oversee a team of circa 18, spanning data, analytics, BI, strategic insights and advanced analytics capabilities, and lead

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data, analytics or BI functions.
• Experience delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong commercial acumen in data-driven environments.
• Ability to influence executive-level decisions.
• Experience in large, complex organisations.
• Track record of enterprise data strategies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the organisation's data and analytics strategy.
• Develop a strategic roadmap for data, analytics and AI.
• Drive BI adoption and translate data into actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities to leverage AI, ML, automation and predictive analytics.
• Build capabilities to support commercial decision-making and planning.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team and influence senior stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data analytics leadership

AI & ML

Stakeholder engagement

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