Head of Data & Analytics - London
Michael Page
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 110KJob location
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
Tech stack
Artificial Intelligence
Data analysis
Azure
Data Governance
Power BI
Data Strategy
Data Management
Job description
Head of Data & AnalyticsAs the Head of Data & Analytics, you will own and shape the organisation's entire data landscape from architecture and governance to analytics, reporting, and AI/ML use cases. You will lead a growing cross functional data team and work closely with senior leaders across the business to embed a data driven culture.
- Lead a cutting-edge data platform shaping business-wide decisions.
- Own the data product vision and drive high-impact innovation., * Lead and implement the enterprise data strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
- Oversee and optimise the Microsoft-based data platform (Azure, Fabric, Power BI).
- Manage, support, and develop a high-performing data and analytics team.
- Build and embed scalable data governance, quality, and ownership frameworks.
- Identify, prioritise, and deliver high-impact AI/ML and analytics use cases.
- Deliver actionable insights and intuitive dashboards to support operational and financial performance.
- Manage external vendors and strategic delivery partners to ensure strong performance and value.
- Own the roadmap and budget for data initiatives, ensuring effective planning and transparent delivery.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head of Data/Analytics or equivalent senior leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing data teams
- Strong experience managing vendors, delivery partners, and multi-supplier ecosystems
- Extensive hands-on expertise with modern data platforms (Azure, Fabric, Power BI preferred)
- Solid programme/project management experience delivering complex data initiatives
- Deep knowledge of BI/reporting technologies and cloud data architectures
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills at senior levels
- Proven ability to drive strategic and operational value through data and analytics
- Strong leadership qualities: ownership, integrity, collaboration, and a passion for data-led transformation
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £110,000 per annum.
- Standard benefits package to support your professional and personal needs.
- Opportunity to shape the data and analytics strategy within a large organisation.
- Collaborative work environment in the heart of London.
- Hybrid working.