Senior Data Insight & Governance Manager

Senior Data Insight & Governance Manager

£65,000-£70,000 Liverpool – Hybrid

I’m working in partnership with a leading UK organisation delivering large-scale public sector and employment services programmes to hire a Senior Data Insight & Governance Manager.

The role

This position goes far beyond traditional BI or reporting management.

• Leading multidisciplinary data and analytics teams
• Driving insight strategy across the organisation
• Developing data governance and quality frameworks
• Overseeing AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics initiatives
• Influencing business strategy through insight and evidence-led recommendations
• Building stronger relationships between technical teams and operational leadership

This is a leadership and influence role rather than a hands-on technical position.

What you’ll be doing

Data & Insight Leadership

• Lead the organisation’s Data, Insight, Governance, and Labour Market Intelligence capability.
• Develop and deliver the insight and analytics roadmap.
• Identify and prioritise high-value analytics initiatives across the organisation.
• Increase the visibility and impact of data and analytics across operational functions.

Governance & Data Quality

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks.
• Drive improvements in data ownership, stewardship, quality, and standards.
• Ensure data assets are trusted, accessible, and fit for purpose.

AI & Advanced Analytics

• Influence the direction of AI, Machine Learning, and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Sponsor the development of predictive models, AI-powered products, automation solutions, and advanced insight programmes.
• Establish governance and best practice around AI implementation and usage.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
• Present complex findings and recommendations to Executive and Board audiences.
• Represent the Data & Analytics function at leadership forums and governance boards.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team including:
  • Data Scientists
  • Machine Learning Engineers
  • Insight Analysts
  • Labour Market Analysts
  • Governance Specialists
• Build future capability across Analytics, Governance, AI, and Insight.

What they’re looking for

Essential

• Significant leadership experience within Analytics, Data, BI, Insights, or Performance functions.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including analysts, data scientists, and machine learning professionals.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Experience developing analytics or insight strategies linked to business objectives.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality
  • Performance Reporting
  • KPI Frameworks
  • Advanced Analytics
  • Machine Learning concepts
• Experience working with environments such:
  • Power BI
  • Snowflake
  • SQL-based platforms

Desirable

• Public sector, education, employability, recruitment, or welfare-to-work experience.
• Labour Market Intelligence exposure.
• AI and Generative AI initiatives.
• Enterprise data strategy development.
• Governance framework implementation.

Why join?

• Lead an established and growing Analytics function.
• Significant influence across multiple business divisions.
• Opportunity to shape future AI, Governance, and Advanced Analytics capability.
• Direct interaction with Executive and Board-level stakeholders.
• Autonomous role with genuine strategic impact.
• Hybrid working and strong work-life balance.

Package

• £65,000-£70,000 salary
• Hybrid working
• Strong pension and benefits package
• Clear progression opportunities
• High-profile leadership position

Interview process

• SHL Numerical & Verbal Assessment
• First Interview with BI Leadership
• Final Interview with Senior Leadership (ideally in person)

This role would suit a current:

• Data & Analytics Manager
• Head of Analytics
• Senior Insight Manager
• BI Manager
• Data Governance Lead
• Analytics Transformation Manager
• Head of Insight

looking to step into a broader strategic leadership role covering Analytics, Data Science, Governance, AI, and organisational data strategy.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…