Head of Data & Analytics

Ignitehubs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational charity in Greater London is seeking an experienced data and analytics leader to define its data vision and improve decision-making. This role involves strategic leadership, working closely with the founder and the team to enhance educational equity for children and young people. The ideal candidate has senior-level experience in data strategy, strong analytical skills, and a passion for using data to create a positive impact in education.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in data, analytics, insight, or business intelligence.
• Ability to translate organisational needs into clear data priorities.
• Passionate about improving lives through education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for data and analytics.
• Define data vision and improve data collection and usage.
• Work closely with leadership for direction and data insights.

Skills

Data strategy setting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with Power BI

Experience with Salesforce

Tools

Power BI

Salesforce

Job description

Use your data and analytics skills to help an award-winning education charity measure and increase our impact, improve decision‑making, and reach more children and young people.

What difference will you make?

Play a vital role in helping Ignite Hubs deliver high‑quality, inclusive education to children and young people who need it most. We work particularly with girls, those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and those from under‑represented backgrounds. Your contribution directly supports educational equity and helps young people develop skills critical to future learning and opportunities.

What are we looking for?

• Senior‑level experience in data, analytics, insight, or business intelligence
• Ability to set data strategy and translate organisational needs into clear priorities
• Experience using Power BI and designing dashboards (desirable)
• Experience with tools such as Power BI and Salesforce (desirable)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people through education.

What will you be doing?

Provide strategic leadership for Ignite Hubs’ data and analytics. You’ll help define our data vision, improve how we collect and use data, and support reporting across programmes, impact, and fundraising. Work closely with the Founder and leadership team, offering direction and data insight and supporting hands‑on delivery.