Head of Data Analytics and Insights

Company: Ashdown Group
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Location: Liverpool
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you lead the data analytics and insights function for a dynamic claims management business. You will shape and evolve analytics to deliver decision-ready insights for the senior leadership and Board, driving improvements in claim handling, settlement accuracy, cost control, risk and fraud identification, and customer experience. You will manage a small team and work onsite in Central Liverpool with potential hybrid arrangements. This is a mission-critical role that combines analytics rigor with strategic influence to enable data-driven decisions across the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Own and continuously evolve the organisation’s data and analytics capability
  • Monitor data quality and interpret findings to challenge assumptions
  • Translate analytics into decision-ready insights for senior leadership and the Board
  • Drive improvements in claim handling times, settlement accuracy, and cost control
  • Identify risk and fraud indicators and support mitigation actions
  • Enhance customer experience through insights-driven initiatives
  • Embed insight-led decision making across operational and strategic functions
  • Manage a team of 2 Data Analysts and 2 BI Developers

Key requirements

  • 10+ years in data analytics, business intelligence, or insights roles
  • 5+ years in senior leadership or people management
  • Degree in data analytics, statistics, computer science, economics, or related field
  • Strong experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and analytics platforms
  • Proven ability to influence executive stakeholders with data-driven insights
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate analytics into commercial impact
  • excellent communication
  • leadership
  • change-management
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • Looker

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026