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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