Head of Data and Analytics

A leading Charity in London are seeking a Head of Data and Analytics on a permanent basis. The role is hybrid (2 days a week in London) and managing a team of 8.

The Head of Data and Analytics is responsible for defining and delivering the organisation's data strategy, ensuring data is managed as a strategic asset to drive clinical, operational and business value.

The role provides executive leadership across data governance, architecture, analytics, automation and AI, ensuring the organisation has trusted, high-quality and accessible data to support decision-making, regulatory compliance, and innovation.

You are accountable for establishing enterprise-wide data governance, owning the target data architecture, and maximising the value of data and advanced analytics capabilities to improve organisational effectiveness and client outcomes.

This role ensures that data, analytics, and automation capabilities are scalable, secure, high quality, and aligned to organisational priorities.

Experience Required

Significant experience in a senior data leadership role, accountable for enterprise data strategy, governance, and analytics delivery
Proven ability to operate at executive level, influencing strategic decisions through data and insight
Experience establishing enterprise data governance frameworks, including data ownership, stewardship, and data quality management
Strong understanding of modern data architectures, platforms, and integration approaches (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Power BI)
Experience defining and delivering scalable data operating models, including self-service analytics and data literacy enablement
Experience leading adoption of advanced analytics, automation and AI capabilities, including appropriate governance and controls
Strong commercial and value-driven mindset, including portfolio prioritisation, ROI and benefits realisation
Experience working with clinical, healthcare or regulated data environments, including NHS reporting and information governance (advantageous)
Strong stakeholder leadership, with the ability to manage competing priorities and influence at senior level
Experience managing third-party vendors, partners, and technology suppliers