Group Director of Data and BI

Location: London or North East England (on site 3 days/week)Salary and package: To be discussed - highly competitive salary with comprehensive executive package (including bonus and car allowance) Are you a strategic data leader ready to shape the future of enterprise-wide analytics and insight? Do you know what good looks like and have the knowledge and relationship management skills to communicate the "art of the possible" to business leaders, whilst influence change at pace? If so, apply for this rare opportunity in a newly created role. We are seeking a Group Director of BI and Data to lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking data strategy. This is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Group CIO, with responsibility for embedding data as a strategic asset across the organisation. While this role does not have direct reports, it requires exceptional influencing skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with Data Platform and BI Product teams. This role will be instrumental in fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, ensuring high standards of data governance, accessibility, and insight delivery. Key Responsibilities of the Group Director of Data and BI: Enterprise Data Strategy:Define and lead the group-wide data strategy, aligning it with business goals and driving measurable value.Technology Leadership:Act as a role model for innovation, collaboration, and integrity within the Group IT Leadership Team.Influence Without ..... full job details .....