We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Data and Business Intelligence (Remote) to lead a data-driven transformation for a respected charity. This hands-on, strategic role will involve overseeing data warehouse development, enhancing data integration, and driving the charity’s data strategy forward. This position requires a visionary leader with a strong technical background who can inspire a data-centric culture and enable impactful, data-informed decision-making across the organisation.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Location: Remote, with occasional in-person meetings (travel expenses covered) 

Employment Type: Temporary or Fixed Term Contract

Duration: 3-6 months

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Key responsibilities:

- Lead the Data Team and manage BI development, data engineering, and data analysis functions.

- Develop and execute the charity’s data strategy to support effective decision-making and performance measurement.

• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of the centralised data warehouse, ensuring data quality and accessibility for analysis and reporting.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to meet their data needs, including the Executive team, SLT, and operational teams, to enhance reporting and impact measurement.

• Spearhead the migration of data warehousing and reporting capabilities to a cloud-based solution, improving data interoperability.

• Establish data governance policies, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other data protection standards.

• Design and implement dashboards, metrics, and KPIs to provide meaningful insights that align with the charity’s objectives.

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience), preferably in a relevant field.

• Proven expertise in data governance, GDPR, and data compliance.

• Extensive experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and data visualisation.

• Advanced SQL skills and experience with Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, and data warehousing.

• Experience with Microsoft Business Intelligence stack (Power BI, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) and Microsoft Azure.

• Strong understanding of cloud-based data warehousing and integration technologies (SOAP, REST, SOA).

• Demonstrated ability to translate complex data insights for non-technical audiences.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with a track record of collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Key attributes:

• Strategic thinker with a passion for data, capable of motivating and leading a team to achieve excellence in data solutions.

• Exceptional problem-solving skills, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Able to work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners, aligning data initiatives with broader organisational goals.

Benefits:

• Flexible, remote working arrangement.

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a charity-driven environment.

• Travel expenses covered for in-person meetings.

• Supportive, collaborative culture with a commitment to personal development and growth.

Application process:

If you’re ready to lead data-driven transformation within a charity environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to take on a rewarding challenge that aligns data with purpose and impact.

Note: All applicants must have a valid driver’s licence and be willing to travel as required.

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As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.