Head of Data Analytics

Head of Data Analytics

Pinpoint Resourcing are working with a well established logistics company based near Hounslow, who are actively seeking a Head of Data Analytics to join their team.

Job Description & Role

As Head of Data Analytics, you are responsible for leading the strategic use of data to drive business insights, decision-making, and performance improvement across the organisation. This role involves overseeing data collection, analysis, and visualisation, managing a team of analysts, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable strategies. You ensure data integrity, implement advanced analytics methodologies, and contribute to the development of a data-driven culture, aligning analytics initiatives with overall business goals.

Main Responsibilities

• Define key performance indicators and build dashboards that make operational performance transparent and actionable
  
  
• Proactively identify areas for improvement across the network and recommend strategic and operational initiatives
  
  
• Translate complex business problems into analytical questions – and analytical results into clear, actionable recommendations
  
  
• Collaborate with our IT department to build data solutions that improve our network’s efficiency and resilience
  
  
• Operate independently while being a collaborative team member—effectively managing relationships, deliverables, and expectations with business stakeholders
  
  
• Identify and specify data needs and quality requirements and work closely with IT to ensure data is available, accurate and corresponds to the business needs
  
  
• Consolidate and distribute best analytical practices from different teams and countries
  
  Requirements
  
  
• 6+ years of experience as a data analyst or in a similar role
  
  
• Excellent SQL skills and experience with BI/data visualisation tools (Preferably Power BI)
  
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to derive insight and drive change from data
  
  
• Effective communication skills – you can clearly explain technical results to both technical and non-technical audiences
  
  
• Highly collaborative and cross-functional experience, especially in fast-moving operational environments
  
  
• A commercial mindset – you care about impact, not just insight
  
  Salary + other information:
  
  
• £45,000 - £50,000
  
  
• 4 days in the office - 1 day from home
  
  
• Based near Hounslow
  
  If you are interested in hearing more, please apply today!
  
  Due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this advertisement, it is with regret that we may only be able to contact those applicants successful in being shortlisted. However, your application for this or any further roles, may mean that we are able to contact you when additional vacancies become available. Should you not want this to be the case, please feel free to contact us directly to ensure we are aware of your wishes.
  
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