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# Head of Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation

- **Company:** Robert Half International Inc.
- **Location:** Crewe, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £75,000.0 - £85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Governance, Digital Technology, Data Strategy, Data Analytics
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5893071403

## About the Role

We are looking for an experienced data, digital or transformation leader with:

 * Significant leadership experience across data, analytics, digital transformation or technology.
 * A strong track record delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
 * Experience developing data strategies and governance frameworks.
 * Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
 * Strong knowledge of analytics, BI, automation, AI and emerging technologies.
 * Commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and business cases.
 * Strong programme management, stakeholder engagement and change management skills.
 * A strategic and commercially minded approach, with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes.

## Description

You will lead the development of a modern, data-driven function, using data, analytics, automation, AI and digital technology to improve operational performance, decision-making and business efficiency., * Develop and deliver the organisation's data and digital transformation strategy.

 * Build strong data governance, reporting and analytics capabilities.
 * Establish reliable business data and improve data quality and accessibility.
 * Lead digital transformation, automation and technology-enabled change programmes.
 * Identify opportunities to use AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency.
 * Develop dashboards, MI and insights to support senior decision-making.
 * Build and lead a high-performing data and digital team.
 * Manage budgets, business cases, suppliers and transformation benefits.
 * Work closely with senior stakeholders across technology, finance, operations and other functions.
 * Ensure appropriate governance, risk, data protection and information security standards are maintained.


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