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Brighton & Hove City Council

Head of Data & Insight

Brighton
Posted about 16 hours ago
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Brighton & Hove City Council is breaking barriers and setting a new standard for what good looks like in tech: we move at breakneck speed, clear obstacles, deliver great technology, and have placed technology at the very heart of our strategy. And we do this in a caring, dynamic environment where we support each other to be the very best that we can be.

And now we need you.

We are seeking a strategic and influential Head of Data & Insight to unlock the full value of data across the council.

You will lead the creation and development of a modern data function: defining strategy, governance and architecture while delivering high-quality analytics, dashboards and insights that inform decision-making at every level.

Your role will be to ensure the council becomes truly data-driven, and an organisation where performance, policy and service design are always shaped by robust evidence.

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  • You’ll build the teams, platforms and culture needed to make this happen
  • Improving data quality
  • Enabling better insight
  • Ensuring data is used safely, effectively and at pace

This is a critical role in helping the organisation make better decisions, target resources effectively, and deliver better outcomes for residents.

Most importantly? We want you to bring your experience and expertise to the table as one of six brand new heads of service: building the team your way, creating a setup you believe in, and setting the standard for what you know good looks like.

  • Set direction instead of waiting for it
  • Find ways to get things done, instead of reasons not to
  • Deliver outcomes people notice and care about

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Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. To achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage women applicants and applicants from a white other and disabled background.

Closing: Monday 20th July at 6pm

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Skills

Data Strategy
Data Governance
Data Architecture
Analytics
Dashboards
Insights
Decision-Making
Data Quality
Team Building
Performance Management
Policy Development
Service Design
Evidence-Based Decision Making
Resource Targeting
Technology Leadership
Diversity and Inclusion

Location

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

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