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Head of Data & Analytics (reporting to CIO)
required to lead an established Analytics function.
We are looking for an experienced Data and AI leader who can help accelerate a data-driven culture and spearhead the responsible adoption of approved Large Language Models (LLMs) across the organization. This is a highly influential role requiring strategic partnership with leaders across this FTSE250 company to drive digital transformation through data and AI innovation.
This role is based in Newcastle and there is a requirement to be in the office at least 2 days a week with occasional travel to other sites within the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Platform Ownership and Development
- Platform Delivery
- Platform Development
- Platform Governance
- Leadership
Essential Experience & Skills required:
- At least five years experience of Team Management in a Data analytics environment
- Six or more years of relevant experience in a business analyst, data analyst, or statistical analysis role
- Experience with SQL scripting, data warehousing, statistical analysis tools, Microsoft Excel, and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Amazon QuickSight; experience extracting and processing data using SQL and Excel
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in Statistics, Computer Science or Mathematics
- Proven experience of successfully managing a data analytics function
- Track record of successfully translating advanced analytics capabilities into measurable business outcomes
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with the Azure data platform.
- Data Architecting to create Entity, Logical, Physical Data Models
- Data Dictionary (Common Business Language)– for ultimate use in new systems design
- Experience in scripting languages (Python) for parsing and data analysis
- Experience with one or more of the statistical modelling languages/ toolboxes (R, SAS)
- Data Mapping & Migration, tools & techniques, ETL and Normalisation
- Data Cleanse/Quality- Base lining, measurement, and improvement
- Experience scaling and optimizing mature data platforms and driving enterprise-wide adoption
- Knowledge of AI/ML implementation strategies and practical applications in business contexts
- Experience with Generative AI technologies, LLMs, and their enterprise implementation
- Experience developing AI-powered solutions that enhance business intelligence capabilities
If you feel you have what is required for this role then we would love to hear from you.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology, Management, and Strategy/Planning
Industries
Construction and Real Estate
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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