Head of Data

2 months ago

Manchester, United Kingdom iVendi Full time

About Us

iVendi is a leading force in creating online and showroom solutions that streamline vehicle sales for dealers, make vehicle purchasing easy for consumers, and simplify vehicle finance for all. Since 2009, our innovative solutions have connected over 8,000 dealers across the UK, and our journey continues as we explore new ways to leverage data for strategic growth.

The iVendi Way

At iVendi, we put respect, trust, and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about innovation and building solutions that delight our customers. Our people bring their skills, energy, and curiosity, and we provide the support, environment, and tools to ensure they thrive. Oh, and we make sure to have fun along the way\

About the Role

Are you an experienced data professional ready to define and lead a data strategy from the ground up? As our new Head of Data, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping iVendi’s data journey. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will actively contribute to data productisation efforts, working closely with teams across the business to unlock actionable insights, inform strategic decisions, and drive value from our data. You’ll be instrumental in building out a robust data function as we invest in this key area, establishing a new data product team focused on making data accessible and impactful across all business areas. As we continue to develop our Digital Introducer model, your leadership will help harness data to drive conversions and support each department in realising their strategic goals.

Main Responsibilities

Data Strategy and Productisation:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive data strategy to support internal and external data productisation.
  • Oversee the creation of data products that align with business objectives, providing insights that support commercial and strategic initiatives.
  • Drive cross-functional data initiatives, setting the roadmap for the data team as we grow.

Data Analysis and Insights:

  • Analyze large datasets to derive insights that inform critical business decisions across teams.
  • Communicate findings effectively to stakeholders, turning complex data into actionable, impactful recommendations.

Team Building and Leadership:

  • Lead and mentor a team of data engineers, product managers, and analysts, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and tools to succeed.
  • Work collaboratively to foster a data-driven culture within iVendi, with an emphasis on distributing data insights across the organisation.

Data Management and Governance:

  • Establish data governance practices to ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security.
  • Collaborate closely with IT and Data Engineering to streamline data collection, processing, and storage solutions.

Essential Skills

  • Proven expertise in data strategy, data productisation, and leading data-driven transformations.
  • Advanced skills in SQL, Excel, and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Strong analytical, statistical, and data modelling skills.
  • Commercial awareness with the ability to translate data insights into business value.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to make complex data accessible to all stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience building and managing high-performing data teams in a product-driven environment.

Benefits

  • Annual leave: 25 days + 8 public holidays
  • Birthday day off: Take your birthday off on us
  • Private healthcare: Through Vitality Healthcare
  • Pension: Up to 7% employer-matched contribution
  • Volunteering leave: 2 days paid leave to give back to the community
  • Annual leave trading: Trade up to 5 days for more flexibility
  • Modern workspaces: If you visit our offices, enjoy high-spec tools, fresh fruit, and great coffee
  • Team celebrations and events: Regular events to recognise successes and share ideas

Our Values

  • Resourceful: We tackle challenges with creativity, efficiency, and innovation.
  • Resilient: We adapt, take ownership, and continuously improve.
  • Reliable: We are consistent, trustworthy, and committed to excellence.
  • Respectful: We value different perspectives and work collaboratively.

Ready to Lead?

If you’re a data visionary with the expertise to drive data strategy and a passion for productizing data to deliver real business impact, apply now to join iVendi as our Head of Data

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