Head of Data - #186956

Location: Hybrid from Bradford with occasional travel

Job Type: Full-time | 12-month fixed term contract

Salary: £90,000 per annum

As part of an exciting period of growth and transformation, we’re evolving our Technology & Data function and creating new opportunities across the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join Anchor as Head of Data, helping shape and influence the future of the organisation’s data capability.

In this senior leadership role, you’ll lead the development of a trusted, insight-driven and well-governed data function that supports strategic decision-making, regulatory assurance and service improvement. Working closely with Technology, Architecture, Engineering and business leaders, you’ll ensure data is treated as a valuable organisational asset and used effectively across the business.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and deliver the enterprise data strategy and roadmap
• Shape and influence how data is governed, managed and used across the organisation
• Oversee reporting, analytics and KPI frameworks to support business performance and decision-making
• Ensure the organisation’s data platform is secure, scalable and aligned to business needs
• Partner with senior stakeholders to drive data-led improvements and innovation
• Lead and develop high-performing data teams

What you’ll bring

• Significant senior leadership experience in data, analytics or information management
• Experience leading data strategy and governance within a complex or regulated environment
• Strong understanding of modern data platforms, reporting and analytics
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate insight into business outcomes
• Proven experience building and leading high-performing teams

Desirable

• Experience within Housing, Care, Health or similar regulated sectors
• Knowledge of DAMA-aligned governance frameworks
• Experience with predictive analytics or AI-enabled insight