Head of Data and Innovation

Job Title: Head of Data and Innovation
Location: Hybrid - Leeds
Salary: Up to £125,000 + benefits

Why Apply?
This Head of Data and Innovation position offers the opportunity to shape and deliver an enterprise wide data strategy while driving meaningful digital transformation. Working for an established, tech-led organisation, you will influence senior decision makers, embed data driven thinking, and lead high impact innovation initiatives that drive commercial value. Ideal for someone passionate real influence and the ability to shape long-term data and innovation capability.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape strategic cycles and prioritise initiatives.
• Define and execute a forward-thinking data strategy aligned to business objectives and digital transformation plans.
• Establish and maintain strong data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance.
• Lead BI, analytics, and insight functions to support predictive modelling, reporting, and decision-making.
• Drive the identification, evaluation, and implementation of emerging technologies including AI, automation, IoT, and advanced analytics.
• Create an innovation roadmap, fostering experimentation, pilot activity, and scalable delivery.
• Set clear performance measures and evaluate the ROI of data and innovation activity.
• Ensure data assets unlock new commercial opportunities and enhance customer experience.

Requirements:

• Proven background in senior data, innovation, and transformation leadership.
• Strong technical understanding across data strategy and modern data platforms.
• Ability to challenge technical stakeholders with analytical and commercial insight.
• Excellent communication skills and proven experience influencing and collaborating at executive level.
• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to translate insights into measurable business outcomes.
• Experience leading BI, analytics, or data-led programmes.
• Strategic mindset.

Desirable:

• Experience within mobility, logistics, financial services, or tech-enabled service environments.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, automation, GDPR, and ISO standards.
• Degree in a related field, with advanced qualifications beneficial.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.