Head of Data and Insights

Our client is currently recruiting a Head of Data & Insights to lead all digital technology and analytical requirements across the charity.

Job vacancy: Head of Data and Insights
Location: Tamworth (Hybrid, Office 2 days per week)
Salary: £45,900 per annum
Hours: Full time (part time working considered)
Contract Type: Permanent

About the employer

Our client is a charitable organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.

They seek to ensure that all education practitioners across early years, schools, post-16 and wider settings are equipped to understand, identify and support those with SEND and learning differences, and provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their learners.

Our client brings organisations together, whether locally or nationally, to share practice, shape solutions. Their priorities are those that matter to the education and SEND sector, drawing on direct engagement with practitioners, school leaders, SENCOs, local authorities and hearing from the lived experience of children and young people.

About the role

This role within the organisation's Senior Leadership team offers the opportunity to join a small, yet dedicated and passionate workforce at an exciting time following the launch of the organisation's Plus membership and their Academy.

This opportunity will allow you to be the key lead in influencing the direction of the organisation's digital strategy, whilst also contributing to the day-to-day tasks required to maintain and implement an effective and accessible digital platform.

You will be an essential and valued member of the Senior Leadership Team, helping them in their mission to create an inclusive and equitable education for all.

Role objectives

• To lead the strategic direction of data development and progression for the charity, including the development of a cross-system strategic data and digital workplan.
• Nominated Data Protection Officer including full statutory DPO responsibility under UK GDPR, ensuring appropriate and compliant governance of data as well as robust systems and processes which staff understand and adhere to.
• To lead and drive the development of data analysis, ensuring the organisation has robust information on which to develop organisational priorities and activities and showcase their story so far including creation of datasets and charts for external reporting.
• Lead on development and transformation projects to improve the organisation's use of existing data assets and digital platforms and coordination of supplier-led system development
• To be the key liaison across internal teams and provide regular analysis and reporting, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI), governance and reporting across platforms.
• Lead and be accountable for procurement and supplier contract management of commissioned data solutions, data tools, and software for the organisation.

Employee Benefits

• 30 days annual leave per year
• Christmas Closure - additional
• Hybrid working (policy available on request)
• 8% employer contribution pension.
• Flexible start and finish time, Friday early closure
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Life Insurance Policy x3 of your salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme available

Closing Date: Monday 15th June 2026
Interviews are expected to take place the week beginning 22nd June.
N.B. The employer will be reviewing applications as they come in, they will close the advert early if they receive sufficient quality applicants, please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The organisation aims to be an inclusive employer - let them know if you have any access requirements for the recruitment process. They are happy to offer interviews online or in person. The interview process will include a conversation with prepared questions.

No agencies please.