Senior Data Insight & Governance Manager

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

This position goes far beyond traditional BI or reporting management.

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

• 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
• 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.

£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.

This is a highly visible leadership role, sitting as the number two within the wider Business Intelligence function and acting as a trusted advisor to Directors, Executive stakeholders, and Board-level audiences. You'll lead teams spanning Insight, Data Science, Machine Learning, Governance, and Labour Market Intelligence while helping shape the future analytics strategy of the organisation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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