Head of Data Analytics, Data Science & AI
Location: West Midlands
The Opportunity
CTA are partnering with a reputable business who are looking for a technically focus leader in a pivotal role at the centre of a fast-scaling, multi-site organisation undergoing significant transformation.
With strong investment behind its data capabilities, the business is on a journey to become truly insight- and intelligence-led. As Head of Data, Analytics & AI, you will define and lead that evolution; shaping how data, analytics, and advanced intelligence are used to drive performance and competitive advantage.
Working closely with senior leadership, you will transition the organisation from traditional reporting toward a modern, integrated data ecosystem, combining Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and scalable data science and AI capabilities to deliver a true single version of the truth and forward-looking insight.
What You’ll Be Doing
You will operate as both a strategic leader and hands‑on transformer, accountable for advancing data maturity across analytics, data science, and AI:
* Define and execute a holistic data, analytics, and AI strategy aligned to growth and value creation
* Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team spanning BI, analytics, and data science
* Drive improvements in data quality, governance, and consistency across the organisation
* Transform reporting through Power BI and Microsoft Fabric, building scalable, intuitive, and insight-driven dashboards
* Establish a modern data platform using Fabric, enabling seamless integration of data engineering, analytics, and AI workloads
* Embed data and insight into daily decision‑making across commercial, operational, and financial functions
* Partner with senior stakeholders to deliver actionable insights across pricing, margin, stock, volume, and performance drivers
* Develop and introduce data science and AI use cases (e.g. forecasting, optimisation, segmentation), ensuring they are commercially relevant and scalable
* Balance innovation with pragmatism — ensuring AI initiatives deliver real business value, not just experimentation
* Build trust in data and analytics by improving transparency, accessibility, and usability
What We’re Looking For
Strategic & Leadership
* Proven experience leading data, analytics, and/or data science functions in a complex, high‑volume environment
* Track record of transforming how organisations use data and insight to drive performance
* Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate data into tangible outcomes
* Experience influencing and challenging senior stakeholders with credibility
Technical Expertise
* Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric or similar modern data platforms
* Advanced capability in SQL and data manipulation
* Solid understanding of data science techniques (e.g. forecasting, regression, segmentation, optimisation)
* Exposure to or experience delivering AI/ML solutions in a business context
* Understanding of how to operationalise models within a broader data platform
Character & Mindset
* Ownership‑driven leader who thrives in fast‑paced, evolving environments
* Pragmatic and delivery‑focused — able to bridge strategy and execution
* Comfortable being hands‑on and leading from the front when required
* Passionate about making data, analytics, and AI accessible and impactful
* Curious, forward‑thinking, and continuously looking to improve
* Confident challenging the status quo and driving meaningful change
Why This Role?
* High‑impact role with visibility at senior leadership level
* Opportunity to shape a modern data, analytics, and AI capability from the ground up
* Work at the intersection of Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and applied data science
* A fast‑growth environment where innovation is encouraged — but always grounded in commercial value
The company are offering a competitive salary, bonus, car allowance and an opportunity to part of a profitable equity scheme. This opportunity would be great for an individual looking to step into a growing company and team who would like to get involved in a major transformation across the company.
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