Senior Data Insight & Governance Manager

Senior Data Insight & Governance Manager | Data, Insight & Analytics Leadership | Liverpool (Hybrid) | £60,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits

The Company
Our client is a purpose-driven organisation undergoing an exciting data transformation journey, with significant investment being made across Data, Insight, Analytics, AI, and Governance. They are committed to using trusted data and evidence-based decision-making to improve outcomes, drive operational performance, and support long-term organisational growth.

• Lead and shape a growing Data, Insight & Analytics function at a strategic level
• Influence data, AI, governance, and analytics initiatives across the organisation
• Manage a multidisciplinary team including Analysts, Data Scientists, Machine Learning, and Governance specialists
• Partner with senior leadership to drive data-led decision-making and business transformation
• Join a collaborative organisation focused on innovation, continuous improvement, and positive social impact

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Data Insight & Governance Manager to lead the organisation's Data, Insight & Analytics capability and help shape how data is leveraged across the business.
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for defining the data and analytics roadmap, leading a high-performing team, championing governance best practices, and delivering meaningful insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making. You will play a pivotal role in creating a data-driven culture while driving innovation through analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

• Define and deliver the organisation's Data, Insight & Analytics strategy and roadmap
• Lead a multidisciplinary team comprising Insight Analysts, Labour Market Analysts, Data Scientists, a Machine Learning Engineer, and a Data Governance Analyst
• Oversee the delivery of advanced analytics, predictive modelling, machine learning, and AI initiatives
• Develop KPI frameworks, performance metrics, and management information that support strategic decision-making
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating complex analysis into clear business recommendations
• Drive innovation through the adoption of AI, automation, and emerging technologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Operations, Commercial, Finance, IT, and Product functions
• Promote evidence-based decision-making and increase the maturity of data usage across the organisation
• Establish and maintain governance standards, reporting frameworks, and data quality controls
• Ensure compliance with information governance, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across analytics, insight, reporting, and governance capabilities

Your Experience
You will be an experienced data and analytics leader who combines strategic thinking, people leadership, governance expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

• Proven experience leading Data, Insight, Analytics, Business Intelligence, or Performance functions
• Track record of managing and developing multidisciplinary teams including Analysts, Data Scientists, Machine Learning professionals, and Governance specialists
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, information management, and reporting standards
• Experience building and delivering data, insight, and analytics strategies aligned to business objectives
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and executive teams
• Experience developing KPI frameworks, performance reporting, and management information solutions
• Advanced knowledge of Power BI, SQL, and modern analytics platforms
• Understanding of cloud-based data and analytics environments
• Exposure to Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and predictive analytics initiatives
• Strong knowledge of GDPR, information governance, compliance, and data protection requirements
• Experience translating complex analytical outputs into actionable business recommendations
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership capabilities
• Commercial awareness with a focus on delivering measurable business outcomes and organisational value
• Degree in Data Analytics, Business Intelligence, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience

Benefits

• Hybrid working model with just one day per week in the Liverpool office
• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunity to shape and mature a growing Data, Insight & Analytics function
• Exposure to AI, Machine Learning, Analytics, and Data Governance initiatives
• Significant stakeholder engagement and strategic influence
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact within a purpose-driven organisation

Next Steps
This Senior Data Insight & Governance Manager opportunity is proving extremely popular and offers a rare chance to lead a growing data function at a strategic level. If you're passionate about data governance, insight, analytics, AI, and building a culture of trusted decision-making, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to discuss the role in more detail.