Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite
Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of Sunderland
We're working with a forward thinking not-for-profit organisation undergoing significant technology and business transformation, looking to appoint a Head of Data & Business Intelligence to lead its enterprise-wide data and analytics capability.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for data strategy, business intelligence, analytics and database services across the organisation. You'll play a key role in shaping how data supports operational performance, strategic decision-making and long-term transformation programmes.
Working as part of the IT leadership team, you'll act as the senior authority across data governance, BI and data platforms, helping drive a more mature, insight-led approach to data across the business.
Key responsibilities:
Own and deliver the organisation's data and BI strategy
Lead the roadmap for data platforms, analytics and reporting
Establish strong data governance, quality and assurance frameworks
Oversee BI, reporting and self-service analytics capability
Provide leadership across database and cloud/on-prem data platforms
Support major transformation and change initiatives
Engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation
Lead and develop specialist technical teams
What we're looking for:
Proven experience leading enterprise-wide data, BI or analytics functions
Strong background in data governance and data strategy
Experience overseeing database and data platform services
Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability
Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes
Experience managing and developing technical teams
Understanding of data security, GDPR and regulatory compliance
Experience within regulated or complex environments would be beneficial.
This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence 3 days per week, so applicants should be based within a reasonable commuting distance
Salary description
£78000.00 - £78000.00 per year