Head of Data and Business Intelligence
Job Description
Head of Data & Business Intelligence
Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of Sunderland
We're working with a forward thinking not-for-profit organisation undergoing significant technology and business transformation, looking to appoint a Head of Data & Business Intelligence to lead its enterprise-wide data and analytics capability.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for data strategy, business intelligence, analytics and database services across the organisation. You'll play a key role in shaping how data supports operational performance, strategic decision-making and long-term transformation programmes.
Working as part of the IT leadership team, you'll act as the senior authority across data governance, BI and data platforms, helping drive a more mature, insight-led approach to data across the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Own and deliver the organisation's data and BI strategy
- Lead the roadmap for data platforms, analytics and reporting
- Establish strong data governance, quality and assurance frameworks
- Oversee BI, reporting and self-service analytics capability
- Provide leadership across database and cloud/on-prem data platforms
- Support major transformation and change initiatives
- Engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation
- Lead and develop specialist technical teams
What we're looking for:
- Proven experience leading enterprise-wide data, BI or analytics functions
- Strong background in data governance and data strategy
- Experience overseeing database and data platform services
- Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability
- Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes
- Experience managing and developing technical teams
- Understanding of data security, GDPR and regulatory compliance
Experience within regulated or complex environments would be beneficial.
This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence 3 days per week, so applicants should be based within a reasonable commuting distance