Strategic Data & Analytics Leader

AWD online; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days' holiday

Car allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Up to 8% contributory pension

Job summary

AWD online seeks a Director of Data & Analytics to shape an organisation-wide data strategy and lead transformation across governance, engineering, analytics and BI. You’ll influence executive decisions and boards, building trusted data foundations while advancing AI, predictive insights and reusable data products.

The role reports to the CIO, drives data literacy, assurance and value from investments, and requires extensive experience leading enterprise data functions and engaging senior

Qualifications

• Degree in Data, Analytics, Technology or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Professional certifications in data management, governance or analytics.
• Extensive experience leading enterprise data functions across governance, engineering, analytics and BI.
• Proven track record defining and delivering data strategies and enterprise operating models.
• Strong knowledge of modern data platforms, architectures, cloud technologies and analytics.
• Deep understanding of data governance, regulatory compliance, assurance frameworks and risk management.
• Experience delivering organisation-wide transformation through data, analytics and insight.
• Proven ability to influence Executive teams, Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across governance, engineering, analytics and BI.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the enterprise Data Strategy in line with priorities.
• Establish a scalable Enterprise Data Operating Model with clear ownership.
• Lead data governance, quality, standards, stewardship, lineage and controls.
• Ensure reporting and analytics use governed, auditable data products and a single truth.
• Oversee secure, resilient and scalable data platforms, pipelines and architecture.
• Drive data products to be reusable organisation-wide (Create Once, Publish Everywhere).
• Develop predictive analytics, AI and data science capabilities aligned with priorities.
• Own the data risk position and ensure robust regulatory reporting.

Skills

Data strategy

Enterprise leadership

Governance

Analytics leadership

Board influence

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teams

Risk management

Education

Degree in Data/Analytics/Tech or equivalent

Professional certifications in data management or analytics

Job description

AWD online seeks a Director of Data & Analytics to shape an organisation-wide data strategy and lead transformation across governance, engineering, analytics and BI. You’ll influence executive decisions and boards, building trusted data foundations while advancing AI, predictive insights and reusable data products.

The role reports to the CIO, drives data literacy, assurance and value from investments, and requires extensive experience leading enterprise data functions and engaging senior