Head of Data - Wolverhampton (Hybrid onsite 3 days per week)
A forward-thinking organisation is seeking a dynamic Head of Data to establish and lead a new, enterprise-wide capability at the centre of data-driven decision making.
This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping how data is transformed into actionable, trusted insight across the business. The successful candidate will define the vision, strategy, and operating model for analytics and intelligence, while building and leading a multidisciplinary team spanning BI, data engineering, analytics, and data science.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Establish and lead a new enterprise Data function, including strategy, governance, and operating model
2. Build and develop a high-performing team across BI, Data Engineering, Analytics, and Data Science
3. Define and deliver a prioritised insights roadmap aligned to business and technology strategy
4. Ensure the delivery of trusted, consistent, and executive-ready reporting and analytics
5. Own core KPIs, metrics, and management information, creating a single version of the truth
6. Ensure Analytics and Data Science are built on robust, scalable, and well-governed data pipelines and models
7. Align closely with architecture and application teams to integrate data platforms and models