Head of Data and Analytics (Social Housing) - 12m FTC

This large Social Housing organisation are looking to appoint a Head of Data & Analytics on a 12 month fixed term contract to lead enterprise-wide data and analytics capability. The role will further develop and deliver the organisation's data strategy, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset and that colleagues are empowered to make informed, evidence-based decisions.

Client Details

Large Social Housing organisation

Description

This large Social Housing organisation are looking to appoint a Head of Data & Analytics on a 12 month fixed term contract to lead enterprise-wide data and analytics capability. The role will further develop and deliver the organisation's data strategy, ensuring that data is managed as a strategic asset and that colleagues are empowered to make informed, evidence-based decisions. You will provide strategic leadership across data governance, data quality, data architecture, business intelligence, analytics, and data culture, ensuring that the organisation derives measurable value from its information assets. The role requires one day per week onsite at the head office in Birmingham.

Key areas of responsibility:

Data Strategy and Leadership:

• Act as the organisation's senior leader for data and analytics, providing strategic direction and thought leadership.
• Develop, maintain and deliver the Data Strategy and associated roadmap.
• Ensure data initiatives are aligned to organisational priorities, regulatory requirements and customer outcomes.
• Report progress, benefits realisation, risks and opportunities to Executive and Senior Leadership Teams.

Data Governance and Data Quality:

• Design, implement and continuously improve the enterprise Data Governance Framework, establishing clear data ownership, stewardship and accountability arrangements across the organisation.
• Develop policies, standards and controls for data quality, management and usage.
• Lead initiatives that improve trust, consistency, accessibility and quality of data.
• Chair or sponsor governance forums overseeing data standards, quality & compliance

Data Architecture and Technology:

• Own and maintain the enterprise data architecture and roadmap.
• Define standards and principles for data modelling, integration, metadata management and master data management.
• Ensure business systems, applications and data platforms are integrated effectively to support organisational objectives.
• Provide strategic oversight of data warehousing, reporting platforms, cloud-based data services and analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with technology and architecture teams to ensure data architecture aligns with enterprise architecture standards.

Analytics and Business Intelligence:

• Lead the development and delivery of enterprise reporting, dashboards and analytics capabilities.
• Ensure Business Intelligence services provide trusted, relevant and timely information.
• Promote self-service analytics and improve the accessibility of information across the organisation.
• Champion the use of predictive analytics, automation and AI where appropriate.

Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure effective controls are in place to meet legal, regulatory and statutory requirements relating to data.
• Ensure accurate and timely provision of data required for regulatory returns, audits and inspections.

Stakeholder Engagement & People Leadership:

• Build strong relationships with Executive Directors, Heads of Service and operational leaders, acting as a trusted adviser on all aspects of data strategy, governance, architecture and analytics.
• Influence organisational decision making through the provision of strategic insight and evidence.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, consultants, regulators and external partners.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Data & Analytics function.
• Drive talent development, succession planning and continuous professional development.

Profile

Key Skills & Experience:

• Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Data, Computer Science, Information Management, Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading a Data and Analytics function within a complex organisation.
• Proven track record of developing and delivering enterprise data strategies and data governance frameworks.
• Experience influencing Executive and Senior Leadership teams.
• Extensive experience delivering Business Intelligence and analytics capabilities.
• Experience managing budgets, business cases and investment decisions.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture principles and practices.
• Experience defining data integration and data modelling standards.
• Knowledge of master data management, metadata management and reference data management
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics opportunities and risks.

Job Offer

Opportunity to further develop Group Data Strategy

Opportunity to work with a large Social Housing organisation