Head of Data Analytics

Salary: £85,168 - 95,000 per year

Requirements:

• Experience working within Social Housing/Local Authority, or a similarly sector is highly desirable.
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline.
• Strong leadership experience within analytics, insight, business intelligence or data-focused environments.
• A proven track record of translating complex data into clear, decision-focused insight.
• Experience using analytics to improve business performance, support operational decision-making and inform strategic direction.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge senior leaders constructively.
• Experience operating within regulated, assurance-driven or complex organisational environments.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality and assurance principles.
• Experience building high-performing teams and developing analytical capability.

Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver our analytics and insight strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and our wider data vision.
• Lead the development of an insight-led culture that supports operational performance, strategic decision-making and organisational improvement.
• Drive the evolution of analytics from historical reporting towards predictive and forward-looking insight.
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality analytical outputs, including performance analysis, trend reporting, scenario modelling and strategic insight.
• Provide senior leaders, operational teams and decision-makers with trusted, evidence-based recommendations.
• Develop and mature our capabilities in predictive analytics, data science and responsible AI.
• Identify and prioritise analytics and AI use cases that generate measurable business value.
• Work closely with Data Governance and Data Product teams to embed consistent definitions, standards and data quality controls.
• Challenge assumptions and support evidence-based decision-making across the business.
• Champion data literacy and encourage the effective use of analytics throughout the organisation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing analytics function, creating a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and excellence.
• Establish scalable approaches to analytics delivery, quality assurance and prioritisation that support future growth and self-service analytics capabilities.

Technologies:

• AI
• Business Intelligence
• Support

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We are A2Dominion, recruiting for a Head of Data Analytics based in Ealing with hybrid working and some office attendance required. This is a permanent full-time role of 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £85,168 to £95,000 depending on experience. We offer a range of staff benefits including 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, Private Medical Insurance, up to 8% contributory pension and flexible working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, and provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments available throughout. We value diversity, embrace flexibility and are a family-friendly employer, and we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.

last updated 38 week of 2026