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Group Director of BI and Data
Location: London or North East England (on site 3 days/week)
Salary & package: To be discussed - highly competitive salary with comprehensive executive package (including bonus and car allowance)
Sector: Operational Data is essential - experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Transport, Shipping or similar would be particularly interesting
Are you a strategic data leader ready to shape the future of enterprise-wide analytics and insight? Do you have a passion for data governance, business intelligence, and influencing change across complex organisations? If so, this is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic leadership team and drive transformation at scale.
We are seeking a Group Director of BI and Data to lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking data strategy. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Group CIO, with responsibility for embedding data as a strategic asset across the organisation. While this role does not have direct reports, it requires exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with Data Platform and BI Product teams.
Experience with operational data is essential, given the complexity of the business and the enterprise-wide opportunities to enhance operations through both internal and external data sources.
This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, ensuring high standards of data governance, accessibility, and insight delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Enterprise Data Strategy: Define and lead the group-wide data strategy, aligning it with business goals and driving measurable value.
Technology Leadership: Act as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and integrity within the Group IT Leadership Team.
Influence Without Authority: Deliver results through partnership and influence, working closely with BI and Data Platform teams.
Cross-Business Collaboration: Identify opportunities for data-driven improvement across business units and functions.
Data Governance: Champion robust governance frameworks to ensure data quality, compliance, and stewardship.
BI Solutions: Lead the adoption of scalable, secure, and user-centric BI tools and platforms.
Insight Delivery: Translate complex data into actionable insights and performance metrics.
Innovation: Explore and implement emerging technologies and methodologies in BI and analytics.
Culture & Change Leadership: Promote data literacy and evidence-based decision-making across the organisation.
Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to align data initiatives with strategic priorities.
The successful candidate will have the following experience:
Operational Data is key - experience in Logistics, Supply chain, Transport, Shipping or similar would be particularly interesting
Proven experience leading enterprise data, BI, or analytics programmes
Expertise in data governance, BI strategy, and analytics delivery
Deep understanding of BI platforms, data architecture, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR)
Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct line management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement
Why apply?
Shape the future of data and analytics in a major organisation
Influence strategic decisions at the highest level
Drive innovation and transformation across business units
Work in a culture that values collaboration, insight, and continuous improvement
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