Head of Data

As part of an exciting period of growth and transformation, we’re evolving our Technology & Data function and creating new opportunities across the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Anchor as Head of Data, helping shape and influence the future of the organisation’s data capability.

In this senior leadership role, you’ll lead the development of a trusted, insight-driven and well-governed data function that supports strategic decision-making, regulatory assurance and service improvement. Working closely with Technology, Architecture, Engineering and business leaders, you’ll ensure data is treated as a valuable organisational asset and used effectively across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and deliver the enterprise data strategy and roadmap
• Shape and influence how data is governed, managed and used across the organisation
• Oversee reporting, analytics and KPI frameworks to support business performance and decision-making
• Ensure the organisation’s data platform is secure, scalable and aligned to business needs
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive data-led improvements and innovation
• Lead and develop high-performing data teams, * Mental health support
• Flexible working options
• Access to online GP appointments

Finance

• Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Free Blue Light Card

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk/ into your browser

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.

Do you have experience in Predictive analytics?, * Significant senior leadership experience in data, analytics or information management

• Experience leading data strategy and governance within a complex or regulated environment
• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, reporting and analytics
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate insight into business outcomes
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams

Desirable

• Experience within Housing, Care, Health or similar regulated sectors
• Knowledge of DAMA-aligned governance frameworks
• Experience with predictive analytics or AI-enabled insight

Pulled from the full job description

• Employee discount
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

Our values

Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs.

Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not.

Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our Anchor Leadership Framework helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate.