ADLIB Recruitment | B Corp™
Head of Data Analytics

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Build a Data Function from Scratch and Shape the Future of a Growing Professional Services Business
Brand New Head of Data and Analytics Role
Brand new Head of Data and Analytics role with the opportunity to build a data capability from the ground up. Highly visible position partnering directly with senior leadership and influencing business strategy. Genuine progression opportunity to grow a team and establish a commercial data offering over time.
About the Role
Are you a hands-on data leader who enjoys rolling up your sleeves and making things happen? We're working with a well-established professional services organisation that's investing heavily in data, analytics and automation. They're looking for a Head of Data and Analytics to take ownership of their data landscape, create a clear strategy and deliver tangible business value from day one.
What You'll Be Doing
This is an opportunity for a Head of Data and Analytics to join at the start of a major data journey. Initially, you'll be a standalone expert, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery whilst building trusted relationships across the business. You’ll own the development of the organisation's data and analytics capability. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders to understand business challenges, identify opportunities and deliver solutions that improve decision making and efficiency.
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- Develop the data strategy
- Oversee reporting and analytics
- Build dashboards
- Improve data quality
- Create robust processes around data governance
- Drive automation initiatives using low code technologies to streamline workflows and save time across the business
One day you'll be presenting insights to senior leadership, the next you'll be writing SQL queries, building Power BI dashboards or improving data pipelines. Over time, you'll have the chance to develop a team, shape future hiring plans and help establish data as a core strategic function across the organisation.
What Experience You'll Need to Apply
- Previous experience in a senior data, analytics or business intelligence leadership role
- Experience building a data capacity from scratch, or working at a similar level to this
- Strong hands-on experience with Power BI, SQL, Excel and Python
- Experience developing reporting, dashboards and business intelligence solutions
- Knowledge of data modelling, data governance and data quality best practice
- Experience improving or managing CRM platforms and related processes
- Understanding of automation tools such as Power Automate, Power Apps or similar platforms
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Comfortable operating as a standalone data specialist whilst building for future growth


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What You'll Get in Return for Your Experience
Depending on experience and suitability of location, they’re offering a salary of between £80,000 and £120,000. There's also an annual Christmas bonus equivalent to one week's salary, with further discretionary bonus opportunities linked to company performance.
Alongside this, you'll receive:
- Private medical insurance
- Income protection
- Life assurance
- Enhanced pension contributions
- 25 days' holiday plus Christmas closure arrangements
While the role will initially require a strong office presence in Watford (5 days per week during probation), there is flexibility to move towards a hybrid working pattern as the function becomes established.
What's Next?
If this Head of Data and Analytics role sounds like the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via the application button with an up-to-date CV and we’ll be in touch to arrange a call if it’s a good fit!
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