Director of Data

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment
London, United Kingdom
Yesterday
£150,000 – £165,000 pa

Salary

£150,000 – £165,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Posted
15 Jul 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Career progression Strategic leadership role Global impact

SENIOR DIRECTOR, DATA & ANALYTICS

LONDON/HYBRID

UP TO £165,000

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to define and deliver a data, analytics and AI strategy within a complex, global environment. You will play a central role in shaping how data is used to drive commercial decision making, operational performance and digital transformation, with full ownership of a scaling function.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Director of Data & Analytics will:

  • Define and execute the enterprise data, analytics and AI strategy, aligned to business priorities
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team across analytics, data science and data engineering
  • Drive adoption of analytics and embed data-led decision making across senior stakeholders
  • Establish data governance frameworks to improve quality, ownership and consistency
  • Identify and deliver high-value AI and machine learning use cases
  • Oversee the development of scalable data platforms and modern architecture
  • Partner cross-functionally within a complex matrix environment to deliver strategic initiatives
  • Translate data into actionable insight to support commercial and operational outcomes

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

  • Strong leadership experience across data, analytics and AI functions
  • Proven ability to operate effectively within complex, matrix organisations
  • Experience leading multiple teams across analytics, business intelligence and data science
  • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
  • Demonstrated delivery of data-driven transformation and organisational change
  • Experience building data governance frameworks and improving data quality
  • Deep understanding of AI, machine learning and advanced analytics applications
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

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