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