Location:

London or North East England (on site 3 days/week)Salary and package:

To be discussed – highly competitive salary with comprehensive executive package (including bonus and car allowance)Are you a strategic data leader ready to shape the future of enterprise-wide analytics and insight? Do you have a passion for data governance, business intelligence, and influencing change across complex organisations? If so, this is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and drive transformation at scale.We are seeking a Group Director of BI and Data to lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking data strategy. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Group CIO, with responsibility for embedding data as a strategic asset across the organisation. While this role does not have direct reports, it requires exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with Data Platform and BI Product teams.This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, ensuring high standards of data governance, accessibility, and insight delivery.Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Data Strategy:

Define and lead the group-wide data strategy, aligning it with business goals and driving measurable value.Technology Leadership:

Act as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and integrity within the Group IT Leadership Team.Influence Without Authority:

Deliver results through partnership and influence, working closely with BI and Data Platform teams.Cross-Business Collaboration:

Identify opportunities for data-driven improvement across business units and functions.Data Governance:

Champion robust governance frameworks to ensure data quality, compliance, and stewardship.BI Solutions:

Lead the adoption of scalable, secure, and user-centric BI tools and platforms.Insight Delivery:

Translate complex data into actionable insights and performance metrics.Innovation:

Explore and implement emerging technologies and methodologies in BI and analytics.Culture and Change Leadership:

Promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.Stakeholder Engagement:

Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to align data initiatives with strategic priorities.The successful candidate will have the following experience

Proven experience leading enterprise data, BI, or analytics programmesExpertise in data governance, BI strategy, and analytics deliveryDeep understanding of BI platforms, data architecture, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR)Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line managementExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsStrategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvementWhy apply?

Shape the future of data and analytics in a major organisationInfluence strategic decisions at the highest levelDrive innovation and transformation across business unitsWork in a culture that values collaboration, insight, and continuous improvementThe salary and package on offer is generous and tailored to attract top-tier talent. This can be discussed in more detail directly.

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