Head of Data & Analytics

Updated: August 12, 2026

by Metrica Recruitment

Experienced
Analytical
North London
£Competitive

Head of Data & Analytics

Take ownership of a firm-wide data transformation agenda, turning complex information into trusted insight, scalable platforms and better commercial decisions. This newly created leadership role combines strategy, technical direction and senior stakeholder influence.

The Company

You’ll join an established UK professional services firm in North London, supporting businesses and individuals across a broad range of advisory disciplines. The organisation combines a modern Microsoft-based technology environment with structured hybrid working and a collaborative approach to delivery. You’ll work closely with senior decision-makers in a setting that values ownership, professional development and continuous improvement.

The Role

As Head of Data & Analytics, you’ll own the firm-wide data and analytics strategy and establish how data supports growth, performance and client experience. You’ll shape the data platform, strengthen governance and data quality, and improve reporting, automation and CRM capability across the organisation.

Working closely with Partners and senior leaders, you’ll translate complex analysis into commercially relevant insight and influence wider technology decisions. The role also includes building and developing a high-performing data team. Longer term, there is scope to create a commercial data and analytics service offering, turning internal capability into new client-facing opportunities.

  • Lead the firm-wide data and analytics strategy across business functions
  • Shape data pipelines, models, ingestion, storage and lifecycle management
  • Advise senior leaders on performance, profitability and commercial opportunities
  • Lead reporting and visualisation across Power BI, Excel and related tools
  • Drive automation using Power Automate, Power Apps and SharePoint
  • Shape CRM governance, integration, development and workflow optimisation

Benefits and Perks

The firm offers a flexible, people-focused environment where senior specialists can influence meaningful change and take ownership of delivery. As well as a competitive starting salary, you will also get the following benefits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Private medical insurance and life insurance
  • Contributory pension and income protection
  • Enhanced annual leave based on length of service
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Health, wellbeing and eye-care support
  • Volunteering and fundraising opportunities
  • Ongoing professional development and internal workshops
  • Regular social and team activities

Requirements

You’ll bring senior-level experience across data analytics, data management or data transformation, combining technical depth with commercial leadership and the ability to influence stakeholders across the business.

Must-Have

  • Advanced Power BI, Excel, SQL and Python capability
  • Experience with Azure data environments and Azure Data Factory
  • Strong knowledge of data platforms, pipelines, integrations and governance
  • Experience delivering automation and low-code solutions
  • Proven leadership and senior stakeholder management

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience building or developing a data and analytics team
  • Exposure to CRM optimisation or client-facing data services

Apply Now

If you’re ready to shape enterprise data strategy, build a high-performing function and turn analytics into measurable commercial value, we welcome your application.

Nice-to-Have:

  • CRM development, optimisation or governance experience
  • Experience developing client-facing data or analytics services
  • Strong statistical analysis and insight generation capabilities

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Job details

Job ID: 37818
Type: Experienced
Company: Metrica Recruitment
Locations: North London
Salary: £Competitive
Industries: Analytical
Courses: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Data Science, Economics, Electronic and Electrical Engineering, IT, Life Science, Maths and Stats, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering, Physics
Grade: Any
Updated: August 12, 2026
Closing: October 12, 2026
Starting: ASAP

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