Head of Data Management & Reporting

About The RoleHead of Data Management & ReportingPermanent, Full TimeChelmsford £77,258 to £90,892 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: Anywhere workerWe're recruiting an experienced and forward-thinking leader to take on the role of Head of Data Management and Reporting. This is a high-impact position at the centre of how the Council uses data to shape strategy, improve services, and deliver better outcomes for communities across Essex.In this strategically important role, you will lead the development of a modern, reliable, and high-quality data environment that supports confident, evidence-based decision making at every level of the organisation. We are seeking someone with proven experience working within data teams and modern data platforms, and who is confident navigating future organisational and technical challenges, including those arising from Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will set the direction for data governance, reporting standards, and engineering capability, ensuring that insight is accurate, accessible, and aligned to the Council's priorities.You will head a talented team of data engineers, analysts, and reporting specialists, creating a culture that values quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will drive the delivery of scalable data platforms and reporting solutions that enable greater automation, improved efficiency, and enhanced analytical capability.This role requires a leader who can balance strategic vision with operational rigour. You will ensure data is managed responsibly and securely, maintaining full compliance with legal and regulatory standards while enabling the organisation to make better use of its data assets. Your leadership will directly contribute to Essex County Council's (ECC's) ambition to be a modern, data-driven, digitally-enabled council.For an accomplished data leader, this is a significant opportunity to influence change at scale, shape the future of ECC's data landscape, and support services that make a tangible difference to the lives of residents. To read more about our business area, please visit: Policy, Economy, Investment and Property.Interviews are expected to take place for this role towards the beginning of May 2026 at County Hall, Chelmsford.AccountabilitiesIn this role, you will provide strategic leadership to translate organisational priorities into effective, future-focused data and service delivery. You will work collaboratively across ECC and with external partners, maintaining strong relationships that support long-term planning and high-quality outcomes.Using evidence-based insight, you will identify and deliver improvements, implement innovative and commercially minded solutions, and ensure digital technologies are effectively used to enhance performance and customer experience.You will lead the development, governance, and optimisation of ECC's enterprise data architecture, ensuring secure, Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) on our careers site.Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community.If you have queries on this role or would like a full copy of the job profile, please email laura.sammons@essex.gov.uk.#J-18808-Ljbffr Similar jobs

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