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Interim Head of Data

  • Location:

    Brighton

  • Sector:

    Technology

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Holly Wilson

  • Contact email:

    Holly.Wilson@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-022025-271227_1743527249

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Duration:

    12 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2025-05-01

  • Startdate:

    April

Interim Head of Data Opportunity | 12 Months Contract | Outside IR35 | Hybrid - Brighton



Lead, Innovate, and Drive Data Strategy

We're looking for an experienced data leader to shape and deliver a robust data and business intelligence strategy within a growing financial services organisation. This is a high-impact, senior role requiring a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a track record of driving data-led transformation.



Key Responsibilities:



Strategic Leadership & Data Transformation

  • Define and execute a forward-thinking data and business intelligence strategy.

  • Build and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

  • Oversee the development of a centralised data function, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business goals.

  • Partner with senior stakeholders to embed data-driven decision-making across the organisation.



Business Intelligence & Reporting Excellence

  • Establish and lead the MI & BI framework, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and impact.

  • Improve self-service reporting capabilities to empower teams with real-time insights.

  • Deliver actionable analytics that enhance commercial strategy and market positioning.

  • Collaborate with regional and global teams to integrate best practices and ensure alignment.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience leading data, analytics, or business intelligence teams.

  • Strong commercial and strategic acumen, with a track record of driving business impact through data.

  • Expertise in data platforms, reporting tools, and analytics solutions.

  • Ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data insights clearly.

  • Financial services experience is essential.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a critical data function, leading a team and shaping strategy in a business that values data-driven decision-making. Based in Brighton for two days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the rest, this role offers the perfect balance of leadership, strategy, and innovation.

If you're a dynamic data leader ready for your next challenge, please apply directly.

*Please only apply if you are in commutable distance to Brighton. Expenses will not be covered.

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