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Head of Data and Insight
About this role
About the Role As Head of Data and Insight, you will lead the development and delivery of Muscular Dystrophy UK’s data, reporting and insight capabilities, ensuring data is used as a strategic asset to support decision-making and organisational performance. You will be responsible for shaping and delivering the charity’s Data and Insight Strategy, overseeing data governance, organisational reporting, and performance monitoring.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will provide meaningful insights that support strategic objectives, drive continuous improvement, and enable evidence-based decision making. The role will also play a key part in developing automation and AI capabilities, helping the charity make the most of emerging technologies while promoting a culture of data-informed thinking and innovation. As a senior leader, you will champion best practice in data management and empower teams to use data and insight effectively to maximise impact for people living with muscle wasting and weakening conditions.
Main tasks and responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Data and Insight Strategy, ensuring data supports organisational priorities and decision-making. Drive a culture of data ownership, evidence-based decisions and continuous improvement across the charity. Oversee data governance, quality, compliance and GDPR requirements, ensuring data is accurate, secure and well managed.
Develop and enhance organisational reporting, dashboards and performance insights to support strategic and operational decisions. Lead the evolution of data systems, reporting platforms and integrations, including Dynamics, Microsoft Fabric and related technologies. Identify and implement opportunities to use automation and AI to improve efficiency, effectiveness and organisational insight. Build strong relationships across the organisation, helping leaders use data and insight to measure impact and improve performance.
Lead and develop the Data team, managing resources, suppliers and budgets to deliver value and continuous improvement. Promote data literacy and capability across the charity through guidance, coaching and training. Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on data, reporting, business intelligence and emerging technologies. Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities Working arrangements Permanent Contract Full time: Monday to Friday, 35hours/week Hybrid working arrangement All necessary equipment provided About Us Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them.