Head of Data Analytics - #2181729

We're looking for an experienced Head of Data Analytics to lead a growing analytics function within a purpose-driven organisation that delivers large-scale services across Scotland.

This is a leadership role with a strong hands-on technical element, ideal for someone who enjoys combining people leadership, data strategy, and modern cloud data engineering.

You'll take ownership of the data platform that underpins business reporting and decision-making, leading a team of analysts while remaining actively involved in the design, development, and operation of data solutions built on Microsoft Fabric.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a Data Analytics team, providing coaching, mentoring, and technical direction.
• Owning and evolving a Microsoft Fabric-based data platform.
• Designing and maintaining data ingestion, transformation, and reporting solutions.
• Building and managing data pipelines across APIs, CRM platforms, and other business-critical systems.
• Delivering trusted Power BI reporting and semantic models to support strategic decision-making.
• Driving data governance, quality assurance, security, and best practice across the organisation.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to shape data strategy and identify opportunities to maximise business value from data.
• Managing the balance between operational support, strategic projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven leadership experience within a Data Analytics, Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence function.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric or a comparable cloud data platform.
• Strong SQL and practical Python skills.
• Expertise in Power BI, semantic modelling, and reporting delivery.
• Experience managing data quality, governance, reconciliation, and assurance processes.
• Ability to engage and influence senior business stakeholders.
• Experience delivering reliable, business-critical analytics and reporting solutions.

Desirable

• Experience with CRM and API integrations.
• Knowledge of Git-based development, release management, and source control practices.
• Experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead a highly visible analytics function where data plays a critical role in operational performance, strategic planning, and service delivery. You'll have the chance to shape the future data landscape, influence business decisions at a senior level, and work with modern technologies including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and Python.