Northern Gas Networks
Data Insights Team Leader
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Salary Dependent On Experience + Annual Performance Bonus
Permanent, 40 Hours Per Week
Hybrid Working - Based at our offices in Thorpe Park, Leeds or Doxford Park, Sunderland
Lead the insight. Shape the strategy. Turn data into action.
At Northern Gas Networks (NGN), data is more than numbers on a dashboard, it helps us make smarter decisions, improve the way we work and deliver the best possible service for our customers. We are looking for an experienced Data & Insights Team Leader to bring energy, direction and fresh thinking to our Data & Insights team, leading the delivery of trusted reporting, scalable analytics and meaningful business insight.
This is a great opportunity to combine people leadership with real strategic influence. You will support and develop a talented team, shape how data is used across the business and help embed stronger governance, smarter reporting and greater self-service analytics across NGN.
In this role you will
- Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Data & Insights team, creating a culture of continuous improvement
- Develop and drive NGN's Data and Digitalisation Strategy, ensuring it supports business objectives and industry requirements
- Manage team workload, priorities and capacity to ensure the successful delivery of reporting, analytics and insight services
- Oversee service delivery performance, ensuring requests and incidents are managed effectively and within agreed service levels
- Build strong relationships with business leaders, technical teams, regulators and external partners to maximise the value of data
- Champion data governance, data quality and compliant data management practices across NGN
- Drive reporting excellence by developing trusted dashboards, KPI reporting and self-service analytics capabilities
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We are looking for
- Proven experience leading analytics, data or reporting teams and developing data strategies
- Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to coach teams and manage competing priorities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including translating complex technical information for non-technical audiences
- Knowledge of data governance, data quality, master data management, GDPR and data protection principles
- Experience with enterprise data and reporting platforms, including SAP and Microsoft analytics technologies
- Understanding of self-service analytics, governed data models and modern reporting practices
- Adaptable and confident in learning new technologies and driving continuous improvement
Why join NGN?
- A competitive salary, tailored to your skills, experience and qualifications
- Annual performance-related bonus, recognising your contribution and achievements
- 25 days of annual leave, plus recognised bank holidays and 2 additional half-days over the Christmas period
- Occupational sick pay available after the first 2 calendar days of statutory sick pay
- Generous stakeholder pension scheme, doubling your contribution, up to 10%
- Flexible benefits and salary sacrifice options, including discounts on UK attractions, gym memberships, restaurants, experience days, plus access to a Virtual GP service
- Family-friendly policies, including up to 6 weeks of paternity leave and 6 months of full pay for maternity leave (for eligible employees), plus shared parental leave and more
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About NGN
We deliver gas to 2.9 million homes and businesses across the North East, Northern Cumbria, and much of Yorkshire, through a network of over 37,000km of underground pipes. Serving both major cities and rural communities, we are committed to safety, reliability, and innovation. Our values - Trailblazing, Empowered, Heartfelt, Community Focused, Intellectually Curious, and Happy, shape everything we do. We are proud to champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and actively support initiatives alongside our Colleague Communities (LGBTQ/Women’s/Roots&Resonance/Parents&Carers/AbilityMatters) to ensure we reflect and uplift the communities we serve.
Next Steps
Simply click ‘Apply’ and upload your CV, making sure to highlight how your skills and experience align with the role. We aim to contact all applicants within one week of the closing date, with interviews expected to take place at the end of September. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at NGNCareers@northerngas.co.uk
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