Head of Data and Business Intelligence

Head of Data & Business Intelligence

Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Candidates must be within a reasonable commuting distance of Sunderland

We're working with a forward thinking not-for-profit organisation undergoing significant technology and business transformation, looking to appoint a Head of Data & Business Intelligence to lead its enterprise-wide data and analytics capability.

This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for data strategy, business intelligence, analytics and database services across the organisation. You'll play a key role in shaping how data supports operational performance, strategic decision-making and long-term transformation programmes.

Working as part of the IT leadership team, you'll act as the senior authority across data governance, BI and data platforms, helping drive a more mature, insight-led approach to data across the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Own and deliver the organisation's data and BI strategy

• Lead the roadmap for data platforms, analytics and reporting

• Establish strong data governance, quality and assurance frameworks

• Oversee BI, reporting and self-service analytics capability

• Provide leadership across database and cloud/on-prem data platforms

• Support major transformation and change initiatives

• Engage with senior stakeholders across the organisation

• Lead and develop specialist technical teams

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience leading enterprise-wide data, BI or analytics functions

• Strong background in data governance and data strategy

• Experience overseeing database and data platform services

• Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership capability

• Ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes

• Experience managing and developing technical teams

• Understanding of data security, GDPR and regulatory compliance

Experience within regulated or complex environments would be beneficial.

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite presence 3 days per week, so applicants should be based within a reasonable commuting distance