Head of Analytics

Head of Analytics
Salary £90,000-£150,000 + bonus + benefits
Location + work pattern London (Hybrid - 2-3 days in office)
THE ROLE This is a senior leadership opportunity to build and lead a centralised Analytics & MI function operating as a shared service across multiple business areas. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on delivery, with a strong focus on turning data into actionable commercial insight.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in:
  • Leading and developing a high-performing analytics function, including managers and analysts
  • Driving the shift from reporting to insight-led, decision-ready analytics across the business
  • Embedding AI tools and automation into analytics workflows to enhance efficiency and impact
  • Overseeing scalable data models, reporting automation, and governance frameworks
  • Acting as a senior stakeholder partner, influencing priorities and delivering commercially relevant insight
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Proven experience leading Analytics or MI teams in a complex business environment
  • Strong ability to translate data into clear, commercially actionable recommendations ("so what" thinking)
  • Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including executive-level leaders
  • Hands-on technical capability with SQL; Python or similar tools beneficial
  • Familiarity with modern data platforms and visualisation tools (e.g. cloud data warehouses, BI tools)
  • Understanding of AI tools and how they can be applied within analytics workflows
THE BENEFITS
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
  • Private healthcare and pension contribution
  • Generous annual leave allowance
  • Opportunity to shape a modern, AI-enabled analytics function
  • High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
THE PROCESS
  • Initial screening
  • Interview with senior leadership
  • Technical case study and presentation
  • Final panel interview
HOW TO APPLY Please register your interest via the apply link on this page.

Job Details

Company
Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid / Remote Options
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£90,000 - £150,000 per annum
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