Data & Analytics Lead – FTC

Salary

Circa £65,000 per annum

Contract type

Fixed Term

Location

Great Abington, Cambridge CB21 6AD (Agile; approximately 2 days a week from our office)

Published

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This is a fixed term, 18 months, full time vacancy.

The Vacancy

This is an exciting time to join as we are embarking on an ambitious Digital, Data and Technology (DDT) Programme to enable the organisation to reach its ambitious goal of raising £120m by 2033. The Data and Analytics Lead will be the operational backbone of the Data and Analytics team, responsible for ensuring the smooth, day-to-day running of all functions in the team. This role is a key partner to the Head of Data and Analytics, freeing them to focus on strategy, vision and driving forward the DDT Programme.

The Data and Analytics Lead will be the primary line manager for the Data Operations, Salesforce Development, Data Selections and Business Intelligence teams, focusing on workload management, resource allocation, and supporting the development of a high-performing culture.

This is an interim role working closely with the Head of Data and Analytics who will continue to oversee the function whilst driving the DT programme forward.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing and management of the Data & Analytics team as the primary point of contact for all data related activities and directing as necessary
• Provide mentorship, guidance and performance management to the Data and Analytics team, nurturing a collaborative and high-performing culture
• Work with your direct reports and the Head of Data and Analytics to develop and monitor the team's operational plan, ensuring this is aligned with teams across ARUK
• Actively lead and manage the team's workload and capacity, ensuring there are effective demand management and planning processes in place
• Champion the use of analytics and insight across the organisation to drive performance monitoring and data-informed decision-making
• Work with the Head of Data and Analytics to ensure the team is aligned with the DDT Programme, and the team is effectively supporting data-related DDT initiatives
• Ensure robust processes are in place for Direct Debit and Gift Aid processing and these are being adhered to
• Ensure all business-as-usual tasks (eg. imports, data selections) are completed as required, on time and with quality assurance and reconciliation checks in place
• Work with the Senior Salesforce Technical Product Manager to continually review the Salesforce roadmap, ensuring it is aligned with the organisation strategy
• Oversee data governance, quality assurance and compliance with GDPR and other relevant regulations Provide expert regulatory guidance and technical support to strengthen our governance and operational integrity
• Continue to develop the adoption of the Agile approach across the whole team

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Proven experience of working in a data operation function
• Demonstrated team leadership and development of a team of technical experts, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and driving high performance
• Background in analysis, data modelling and data-driven marketing
• Extensive experience of managing and using large relational databases and analysis packages
• A track record of identifying and implementing improvements to data management systems and processes
• An understanding of marketing and specifically, direct marketing and campaign management
• Good knowledge of data protection legislation and its application
• Excellent inter-personal (relationship) skills with an ability to build relationships, trust and respect at all levels.
• Able to use storytelling to bring data analysis to live
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot, investigate and resolve technical issues
• A strong desire to improve charity-wide performance through more effective practices and insight
• An ability to translate data and insight for non-technical audiences
• Strategic and critical thinking, including the development and delivery of a long-term strategy and plan
• Effective and confident communicator (written and verbal), attention to detail and ability to work independently.

The closing date for applications is the 4th January 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

The Charity

Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer's Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

The Benefits

It is important to offer a range of benefits which are designed to meet both the organisational and individual needs, are market competitive and designed to attract and retain employees.

Holiday entitlement

Healthcare

Sick pay

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Family friendly policies

Learning & development