Head of Regulatory Analytics — Data & AI Strategy (Hybrid)

Office for Students; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body for higher education in the United Kingdom seeks a strategic leader for its Data function. This role provides leadership to the analytics team, optimizing processes for maximum value. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytics background, exceptional leadership skills, and experience with SQL and Python. Offering flexibility in work arrangements, this position also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a Civil Service pension scheme.

Benefits

Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension

25 days annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Strong background in analytics, understanding data value.
• Very strong leadership and people development skills.
• Commitment to personal development and data awareness.
• Awareness of modern data stack and methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of modern data operations.
• Ability to write clear briefs for non-experts.
• Strategic oversight on data analytics and AI.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to analysts and drive analytics function.
• Create a high performance culture across data teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify data opportunities.
• Manage resources efficiently across stakeholders.
• Encourage data-led decision making across the organization.
• Engage with higher education stakeholders on data needs.

Skills

Analytical background

Leadership skills

Data landscape awareness

SQL knowledge

Python experience

Agile working

Job description

A regulatory body for higher education in the United Kingdom seeks a strategic leader for its Data function. This role provides leadership to the analytics team, optimizing processes for maximum value. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytics background, exceptional leadership skills, and experience with SQL and Python. Offering flexibility in work arrangements, this position also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including a Civil Service pension scheme.