Group Director of Data & BI

Group Director of BI and Data

Location: London or North East England (on site 3 days/week)
Salary & package: To be discussed - highly competitive salary with comprehensive executive package (including bonus and car allowance)
Sector: Operational Data is essential - experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Transport, Shipping or similar would be particularly interesting

Are you a strategic data leader ready to shape the future of enterprise-wide analytics and insight? Do you have a passion for data governance, business intelligence, and influencing change across complex organisations? If so, this is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and drive transformation at scale.

We are seeking a Group Director of BI and Data to lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking data strategy. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Group CIO, with responsibility for embedding data as a strategic asset across the organisation. While this role does not have direct reports, it requires exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with Data Platform and BI Product teams.

Experience with operational data is essential, given the complexity of the business and the enterprise-wide opportunities to enhance operations through both internal and external data sources.

This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, ensuring high standards of data governance, accessibility, and insight delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Data Strategy: Define and lead the group-wide data strategy, aligning it with business goals and driving measurable value.
  
• Technology Leadership: Act as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and integrity within the Group IT Leadership Team.
  
• Influence Without Authority: Deliver results through partnership and influence, working closely with BI and Data Platform teams.
  
• Cross-Business Collaboration: Identify opportunities for data-driven improvement across business units and functions.
  
• Data Governance: Champion robust governance frameworks to ensure data quality, compliance, and stewardship.
  
• BI Solutions: Lead the adoption of scalable, secure, and user-centric BI tools and platforms.
  
• Insight Delivery: Translate complex data into actionable insights and performance metrics.
  
• Innovation: Explore and implement emerging technologies and methodologies in BI and analytics.
  
• Culture & Change Leadership: Promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.
  
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to align data initiatives with strategic priorities.
  

The successful candidate will have the following experience:

• Operational Data is key - experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Transport, Shipping or similar would be particularly interesting
  
• Proven experience leading enterprise data, BI, or analytics programmes
  
• Expertise in data governance, BI strategy, and analytics delivery
  
• Deep understanding of BI platforms, data architecture, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR)
  
• Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line management
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  
• Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
  

Why apply?

• Shape the future of data and analytics in a major organisation
  
• Influence strategic decisions at the highest level
  
• Drive innovation and transformation across business units
  
• Work in a culture that values collaboration, insight, and continuous improvement
  

The salary and package on offer is generous and tailored to attract top-tier talent. This can be discussed in more detail directly.