Head of Data

We're looking for an ambitious and commercially focused Head of Data (Analytics & Data Science) to lead and grow our data capability at a pivotal stage in our transformation journey.

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity where you'll shape how data drives decision-making across the organisation, influence strategic priorities, and develop a talented team spanning data science, analytics and business intelligence. You'll combine strategic leadership with hands-on expertise, helping create innovative, data-driven solutions that deliver measurable business value.

At Marston Holdings, we partner with public and private sector organisations to design, deliver and enforce essential services, combining operational expertise with market-leading technology. Data sits at the heart of our future growth, making this a role with genuine business wide impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead, develop and inspire a team of analysts and data scientists, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Identify opportunities to drive efficiencies, performance improvements and strategic change through data.

• Shape and expand our Data Science and AI capability, developing roadmaps and delivering measurable outcomes.

• Work closely with data engineering and business stakeholders to create and maintain a trusted, single version of the truth.

• Influence both data strategy and wider business strategy, ensuring the right skills, tools and resources are in place for future success.

• Support the delivery of high-quality analytics, insights and data products that create tangible business value.

• Communicate complex findings clearly and persuasively to senior leaders, executives and board-level stakeholders.

• Proven experience leading and developing data teams across at least two of the following areas: reporting, analytics and data science.

• Strong track record of identifying business opportunities and delivering value through data-driven initiatives.

• Hands-on technical expertise in SQL and working with large, complex datasets.

• Experience with tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Python, statistics and/or machine learning.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.

• A proactive, can-do attitude, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Degree-level education in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Experience within enforcement, compliance or other regulated industries.

• Knowledge of operational performance metrics and case management environments

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package NB subject to eligibility criteria.

• Health Cash Back Plan

• Staff benefits designed to suit you, from discounts on high street and online shopping to travel, socialising and wellbeing.

• Pension Scheme

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply….

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.