Head of Data

The Head of Data will:

• Define and deliver the enterprise Data strategy aligned to commercial objectives and growth ambitions
• Act as a key advisor to senior stakeholders, influencing how data is leveraged as a competitive advantage
• Build, lead, and develop a multi-disciplinary team across analytics, data science, and business intelligence
• Drive the evolution from reporting towards predictive and commercially focused insight
• Establish and scale self-service analytics capabilities across the business
• Lead the application of advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI to key business areas such as pricing and performance optimisation
• Partner closely with technology teams to ensure scalable, reliable data platforms and strong data architecture
• Own and embed data governance frameworks, improving data quality, consistency, and trust across the organisation
• Translate complex analytical outputs into clear, actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong experience leading data, analytics, or data science functions in a commercial environment
• Proven ability to build and scale high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
• Expertise across data analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence, with a strong technical foundation including SQL and cloud platforms
• Experience delivering data-driven transformation, including self-service analytics and advanced insight capabilities
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate data strategy into measurable business outcomes
• Confident stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Experience working within data governance frameworks and regulated environments is advantageous
• Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on involvement where required