Head of Data
Head of Data - Wolverhampton (Hybrid onsite 3 days per week)
A forward-thinking organisation is seeking a dynamic Head of Data to establish and lead a new, enterprise-wide capability at the centre of data-driven decision making.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how data is transformed into actionable, trusted insight across the business. The successful candidate will define the vision, strategy, and operating model for analytics and intelligence, while building and leading a multidisciplinary team spanning BI, data engineering, analytics, and data science.
Key Responsibilities:
Establish and lead a new enterprise Data function, including strategy, governance, and operating model
Build and develop a high-performing team across BI, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Data Science
Define and deliver a prioritised insights roadmap aligned to business and technology strategy
Ensure the delivery of trusted, consistent, and executive-ready reporting and analytics
Own core KPIs, metrics, and management information, creating a single version of the truth
Ensure Analytics and Data Science are built on robust, scalable, and well-governed data pipelines and models
Align closely with architecture and application teams to integrate data platforms and models
Enable advanced analytics capabilities, including forecasting, optimisation, and predictive modelling
Ensure outputs are explainable, trusted, and embedded into business decisions
Lead Data Quality and Data Governance reporting, driving transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement
Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders across key business functions, shaping demand and driving value
Define and enforce standards to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
Continuously improve tools, processes, and ways of working to accelerate insight delivery
What's Needed:
Proven experience leading or establishing enterprise BI, Analytics, or Data functions
Strong understanding of modern data platforms and architectures, particularly within Azure environments
Demonstrated leadership across BI, Analytics, Data Engineering, and Data Science disciplines
Experience delivering Data Quality and Data Governance reporting to senior stakeholders
Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strong commercial mindset with a focus on outcomes and value realisation
Desirable:
Experience working in ERP-led or complex multi-application environments
Hands-on exposure to tools such as Power BI, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and SQL-based platforms
Experience building teams in greenfield or transformation settings
Background operating within complex, matrixed organisations
Please apply asap if interested - Head of Data - GleeIT
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