RedRock Consulting
Head of Data & Analytics
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Head of Data & Analytics – Inside IR35
Hybrid - Hoddesdon 3x per week
📊 The Role:
Our client is seeking an experienced Head of Data & Analytics to lead and mature a newly established function. You'll shape the data strategy, strengthen governance, and build the capabilities and culture needed to enable confident, data-driven decision-making.
Working closely with technology, business, and executive stakeholders, you'll deliver meaningful reporting and analytics, translate complex requirements into scalable solutions, and lead a team of data professionals. This is a strategic yet hands-on role requiring strong technical credibility, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
🔑 Key Requirements:
- Develop and deliver a business-aligned data strategy with a clear roadmap for implementation and adoption.
- Establish robust data governance frameworks covering data quality, security, compliance, and organisational standards.
- Lead the delivery of high-quality reporting, dashboards, and analytics that provide actionable insight for senior stakeholders.
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing Data & Analytics team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
- Act as the senior point of contact for data and analytics across the business, translating complex requirements into practical solutions.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimise data platforms, tools, and technologies that improve data collection, processing, and analysis.
- Own governance of core reporting and data platforms, including testing, rollout, and adoption of new capabilities.
- Define and monitor KPIs that measure the success of data initiatives and identify opportunities for further improvement.
- Build strong relationships with executive, business, and technology stakeholders to drive engagement and establish a community of practice around data.
- Stay current with emerging trends in data management and analytics, introducing best practice to strengthen organisational capability.
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✅ Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience leading Data & Analytics functions, with responsibility for strategy, governance, and business-wide delivery.
- Strong background in developing and implementing enterprise data strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
- Experience establishing and maturing data governance frameworks, including data quality, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrable success delivering executive reporting, dashboards, and analytics that support strategic decision-making.
- Experience leading, mentoring, and growing high-performing teams within a data-focused environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex data requirements into clear business outcomes.
- Experience selecting and implementing data platforms, reporting tools, and analytics technologies.
- Strong understanding of KPI development, performance measurement, and data-driven operational improvement.
- Technical credibility across modern data and analytics environments, with the ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on decision-making.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with a passion for building a collaborative, data-driven culture across the organisation.
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