Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLeading the Data Strategy for this large Housing AssociationWorking with a transforming business to deliver data excellenceAbout Our ClientMy client create better places for people to live by building and maintaining well-designed, affordable housing - something the country urgently needs, but has little of. Today, driven by the impact their work has, they provide affordable homes and services to over 40,000 customers in England.They are committed to maintaining homes, adapting and upgrading them to ensure they meet modern living standards, accessibility needs, safety regulations and more - and are always improving our services by working closely with our customers, putting their feedback at the heart of our decision-making.Job DescriptionProvide strategic leadership and direction for the data function, aligning data strategies with business objectives and fostering a data-driven culture across the organisation.Lead a high-performing team, providing quality assurance, expert guidance, and support in all areas of data governance, business intelligence, and data quality.Oversee the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive data strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and broad support from stakeholders.Act as the organisation's strategic lead for data governance, creating a robust framework to manage and safeguard data across systems and departments.Manage and lead the Business Intelligence function, ensuring the availability, reliability, and integrity of business intelligence insights and reporting.Ensure that data needed for regulatory reporting is provided to business owners and that all data-related commitments are met.Drive improvements in data quality, advocating for the adoption of the UK Housing Data Standard, and managing the use of data quality tools and processes.Provide strategic technical expertise in areas including Business Intelligence (BI) report development, data engineering, information governance, and data quality management.Manage budgets effectively, ensuring that resources are allocated appropriately to deliver high-quality data services that meet the organisation's needs.Monitor and report on the performance of the data function, providing regular updates to the Chief Information Officer and other key stakeholders.The Successful ApplicantExperience of delivering either data warehouse, or a data lake and data lakehouse solutions.Proven experience leading and managing effective data functions, including data governance, business intelligence, and quality improvements.Expertise in implementing data strategies and frameworks within a large organisation.In-depth knowledge of data governance standards and best practices, with experience establishing governance processes for structured and unstructured data.Demonstrable experience in improving data quality and using metrics to drive continuous improvement.Strong knowledge of data management tools, particularly Power BI, and a clear understanding of data engineering, ETL design, and reporting solutions.Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and influence colleagues at all levels, both technical and non-technical.Visionary and innovative, with proven experience exploring emerging technologies and trends to advance the data function.What's on OfferCompetitive basic salary, 28 days holiday, office base in either Peterborough or Bradford with regular travel.ContactBeth HorsleyQuote job refJN-012025-6651907Phone number+44 113 243 7721Job summaryJob functionTechnologySubsectorCIO / IT DirectorSectorNot For ProfitLocationEnglandContract typePermanentConsultant nameBeth HorsleyConsultant phone+44 113 243 7721Job referenceJN-012025-6651907
