Are you ready to lead the transformation of data into powerful insights that make a real difference to people and their pets? At PDSA, we are on a mission to keep families together by providing life-saving veterinary care to pets in need. As Head of Data and Analytics, reporting into the Director of Finance and Resources, within a new executive structure at a time of exciting change and transformation for PDSA, this role will play a pivotal role in driving a data-driven culture that empowers decision-making and enhances performance across our organisation.
With over 2,000 employees and 2,000 volunteers supporting 49 PDSA Pet Hospitals, delivering 2.7 million treatments annually, we operate at a scale unmatched by any other UK veterinary charity. This is your opportunity to join a team that is passionate about making an impact.
As Head of Data and Analytics, you will:
1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive data and reporting strategy that aligns with PDSA’s goals, enabling better decisions and measurable results.
2. Fostering a Data-Driven Culture: Embed data as a core business tool, promoting the value of analytics across all teams and levels of the organisation.
3. Advanced Analytics and Insights: Lead the creation of actionable dashboards, reports, and KPIs that ensure a single version of the truth and drive business performance.
4. Data Governance and Compliance: Oversee frameworks to maintain data quality, integrity, and security, ensuring compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
5. Innovation and Execution: Keep PDSA at the forefront of emerging trends in data technologies, while managing the timely delivery of data projects within budget.
6. Team Leadership: Inspire, manage, and develop a talented team to deliver impactful results and grow their professional capabilities.
We’re seeking an innovative leader with:
1. Proven experience in senior data management, analytics, and business intelligence roles.
2. Technical expertise in tools such as SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and Power BI, combined with knowledge of data warehousing, ETL, and advanced analytics techniques.
3. The ability to align data strategies with business goals, translating complex data into actionable insights for senior leaders and teams.
4. Strong leadership skills to inspire teams and build cross-functional stakeholder relationships.
5. A track record of fostering a data-driven culture that enables organizational growth and transformation.
Why Join Us?
At PDSA, we care for both pets and people. As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive, flexible working environment, along with a range of great benefits designed to make you feel valued:
1. Remote and flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
2. 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days per year.
3. An additional Wellbeing Day, so you can recharge whenever you need it.
4. Generous pension schemes, starting at 5% contributions and increasing up to 10%.
5. Life Assurance policy (4x annual salary) to give you peace of mind.
6. Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 for confidential support.
7. Retail and Holiday Discounts via our fetch platform, giving you access to a wide range of deals.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
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