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Head of Data and Insight, HARRIS HILL
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Head of Data and Insight
Location: London (currently Old Street, moving to King's Cross in 2027). Minimum 2 days based in the office.
Salary: £70,902 - £82,719 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Pioneer a new role and build a brand-new Data and Insight function at the charity, transforming how this world-class health organisation uses evidence, insight and innovation to maximise impact at a pivotal moment of growth.
About The Charity
The Charity is dedicated to advancing eye health and transforming lives through world-class research, innovation and patient care. Working in partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, the charity funds pioneering research, supports life-changing services and helps shape the future of eye health.
As the charity continues to grow, it is investing significantly in its data and insight capability to become a truly evidence-led organisation. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to lead that transformation and ensure data drives decision-making, performance and impact across the charity.
The Role
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive and being an active member of the Management Group, the Head of Data and Insight will provide strategic leadership for data, insight and performance across the organisation.
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You will develop and deliver the charity's data strategy, improve reporting and system integration, and build a culture where data informs decision-making across fundraising, grant-making, finance and wider organisational activity. Leading a small but influential team, you will work closely with colleagues across the charity to improve data quality, governance and reporting, while exploring opportunities to utilise AI and emerging technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the charity's data and insight strategy.
- Lead and develop the Data and Insight function.
- Oversee data governance, quality, security and GDPR compliance.
- Optimise and integrate key systems including ThankQ, Flexigrant, finance systems and Mailchimp.
- Develop reporting frameworks, dashboards and performance measures.
- Lead on data integration, automation and process improvement.
- Provide expert insight and advice to senior leaders and Board committees.
About You
You are an experienced data leader with strong technical expertise and a track record of using data and insight to improve organisational performance, combined with confidence in communicating, engaging and influencing the wider organisation’s team and key stakeholders on the importance of data and insight.
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You will have:
- Experience leading data, insight or business intelligence functions.
- A track record of developing data strategies and embedding a data-led culture.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, GDPR and reporting best practice.
- Experience of CRM and business systems integration.
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insight.
How to Apply
For a full candidate pack and details, contact:
Faye Marshall – faye.marshall@harrishill.co.uk | 020 7820 7303
Closing date: 9am, Monday 13 July 2026
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.
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