Head of Data Insights

2 days ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our team of data and insights experts at West Midlands Combined Authority. As Head of Data Insights, you will play a critical role in unlocking the power of data and insights to inform critical decisions that shape our economy, improve lives, and build a thriving West Midlands.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of developing and implementing data-driven policies and programmes, with a strong understanding of the skills and economy sector. They will be a strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to develop business cases, policy papers, and presentations for senior audiences.

The role will involve leading teams to deliver a comprehensive evidence base that informs policy development, programme performance, and impact assessment. You will also provide research insight and data analysis to shape policies and programmes, influencing both regional initiatives and the national policy landscape.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Lead teams to deliver a comprehensive evidence base that informs policy development, programme performance, and impact assessment.
  2. Provide research insight and data analysis to shape policies and programmes, influencing both regional initiatives and the national policy landscape.
  3. Evaluate existing and proposed policies, identifying opportunities for enhancement and ensuring that WMCA's interventions deliver meaningful impact.
  4. Build and maintain high-level relationships with key stakeholders, including the mayor, local authority leaders, college principals, and central government officials.
  5. Engage with national strategic partners such as DfE, DWP, and other government agencies, chairing panels, contributing to boards, and ensuring that the West Midlands' voice is heard in national policy discussions.
  6. Oversee the performance management and impact reporting processes, ensuring alignment with annual plans and strategic objectives.
  7. Develop and implement innovative approaches to performance management, including theories of change, logic models, and cost-benefit analysis, to ensure that programmes deliver their intended outcomes.
  8. Prepare comprehensive and accurate approval papers that distill complex data into actionable insights, supporting governance and decision-making processes.
About You

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong track record of developing and implementing data-driven policies and programmes. The successful candidate will have a strategic vision, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to lead and guide cross-functional teams through change and transformation.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days paid annual leave, ethical saving options, and more. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team.

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