Harnham - Data & Analytics Recruitment
Head of Analytics
Salary
£90,000-£150,000 + bonus + benefits
Location + work pattern
London (Hybrid – 2-3 days in office)
THE ROLE
This is a senior leadership opportunity to build and lead a centralised Analytics & MI function operating as a shared service across multiple business areas. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on delivery, with a strong focus on turning data into actionable commercial insight.
Specifically, you can expect to be involved in:
- Leading and developing a high-performing analytics function, including managers and analysts
- Driving the shift from reporting to insight-led, decision-ready analytics across the business
- Embedding AI tools and automation into analytics workflows to enhance efficiency and impact
- Overseeing scalable data models, reporting automation, and governance frameworks
- Acting as a senior stakeholder partner, influencing priorities and delivering commercially relevant insight
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience leading Analytics or MI teams in a complex business environment
- Strong ability to translate data into clear, commercially actionable recommendations ("so what" thinking)
- Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including executive-level leaders
- Hands-on technical capability with SQL; Python or similar tools beneficial
- Familiarity with modern data platforms and visualisation tools (e.g. cloud data warehouses, BI tools)
- Understanding of AI tools and how they can be applied within analytics workflows
THE BENEFITS
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
- Private healthcare and pension contribution
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Opportunity to shape a modern, AI-enabled analytics function
- High visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
THE PROCESS
- Initial screening
- Interview with senior leadership
- Technical case study and presentation
- Final panel interview
HOW TO APPLY
Please register your interest via the apply link on this page.
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