Head of Data - West Yorkshire - Competitive salary

Title: Head of Data Location: West Yorkshire – Hybrid, ideally 3 days on site Reward: Competitive salary + car allowance, private medical, annual bonus & LTIP and flexible working, Berwick Partners are working with an established and recognised Yorkshire based utility provider to recruit a permanent Head of Data.   The purpose of this role is to proactively drive data quality to enable better decision-making and improve operational performance. This is a senior leadership role, reporting directly to the CIO and will be a key member of the IT & Technology Executive team. You will:

• Own the data strategy and be responsible for defining the data vision.
• Lead and reshape an established team of 30+ data professionals.
• Support the business by providing data and insights to both track current performance and shape future direction.

This organisation is a vital part of their community, providing services to over 5 million customers, 24/7. Their 5-year plan drives an ambitious strategy that tackles complex environmental challenges to meet the evolving needs of their customers. You will join at an exciting time for the business, as they embark on a significant, companywide transformation. As part of their commitment to continuous improvement and innovation, they are investing in infrastructure and new technologies. This role will support the organisation in delivering value and a return on these investments. The Role:

• Create, own, and deliver the data strategy and data governance and assurance approach.
• Drive design and implementation of technical data architectures, artefacts, and infrastructure, as well as creating a Data Product Management process and catalogue.
• Drive delivery of advanced analytics support data driven decision making.
• Create and manage an experienced and effective team of data professionals including Data Architects, Data Scientists, Data Product Managers, Data Analyst and Data Engineers.

The Candidate:

• Previous experience in data strategy design and delivery, ideally in a regulated, asset-rich environment – e.g. utilities, gas, electric, water, oil & gas, and nuclear. Or broader infrastructure sector experience - rail, road, highways.
• Strong understanding of Data Management Frameworks, including Data Architecture, Governance, Engineering and Analytics.
• Ability to articulate data models, communicating effectively with the technical team and broader commercial stakeholders.
• High motivation, self-reliance and a drive for continuous development.

How to Apply This organisation has engaged the services of Berwick Partners (an Odgers Berndtson company), to whom the applications should be sent. Closing date: Monday 24th February at 23:45