Head of Systems, Data, and Insights

Head of Systems, Data, and Insights Department: Advancement Office Salary: Starting from £47,389, rising to £56,535 Contract Type: Full Time, Open Ended Closing Date: Thursday 01 January 2026 Interview Date: Monday 12 January 2026 Reference: FM13224Are you ready to shape the future of data and insights at one of the UK’s leading universities We are the Advancement Office at the University of Bath, responsible for engaging our community of alumni and supporters and fundraising to drive forward strategic priorities at the University.About the role We are seeking a dynamic Head of Systems, Data, and Insights to drive digital innovation, champion evidence-based decision making, and lead a high-performing team.This is not a role for someone who only wants to sit back and strategise. It’s for a leader who thrives on combining strategic vision with practical delivery. You’ll set the direction for data, systems, and insights, while also rolling up your sleeves to design processes, deliver technical solutions, and unlock the power of supporter insights.You’ll be the technical lead for Advancement, owning our alumni database (Raiser’s Edge NXT) and related systems, ensuring they are optimised to support smarter fundraising, deeper alumni engagement, and more efficient operations.In this role, you will:- Lead and inspire a team of data and systems professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement- Own and optimise Raiser’s Edge NXT and related platforms, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and other regulations- Deliver insights and reporting that empower colleagues across the institution to make strategic, data-driven decisions- Champion governance and compliance, ensuring data quality, security, and resilience- Collaborate and influence across the University, representing Advancement in cross-institutional initiatives and equipping colleagues to self-serve data and insights- Balance strategy and execution—from setting long-term direction to personally delivering high-impact technical projectsIf you’re excited by the challenge of leading strategically while delivering practical, technical impact, we’d love to hear from you.About you We’re looking for someone who brings:- Extensive experience with relational databases (Raiser’s Edge knowledge is a plus)- A proven track record of delivering complex IT and change management projects- Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and developing strategies- Expertise in data protection, compliance, and governance- Technical fluency in business intelligence platforms (Power BI experience is an advantage)- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels Further information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Underwood, Associate Director of Advancement Services. Please ensure your application is submitted via our website - we cannot accept CVs via email.We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected, and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from underrepresented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment. We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader and an autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer you We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us, and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:- Free counselling services through Health Assured- Cycle to work scheme- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme- Staff discount at Team Bath gym- Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees- Staff discount on language courses- Generous employer contributory pension schemes- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance- A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities, including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more- Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath- Local discounts and more- A family-friendly workplace- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce- Relocation allowance- Visa reimbursement and an Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesFind out more about our benefits and watch the video on our website to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work, as well as following us on X and Linked In.Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration or right to work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship, and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.Anonymous shortlisting: We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.