Head of Data Enablement

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

 

 

Head of Data Enablement

 

Worcester

 

£95,004 - £100,004 per year plus Company car or car allowance

 

35 hours per week – Monday to Friday

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Data Enablement to join our team based in Worcester. This role sits in Data Management Team as part of Technology which is responsible for delivering Technology capability within Sanctuary Group to ensure employees have access to the systems they need to perform their duties.  The direct team for this role consists of 3 Data Solutions Managers and 1 Data Analyst reporting into the Head of Data Architecture.

 

The role of Data Solutions Manager will include:

• Lead the enablement of self-service analytics across Sanctuary, supporting business areas on their data maturity journey
• Govern the use of analytical tools, frameworks, and practices that empower teams to unlock value from data and build information products that solve real business problems. Work with Data Engineers, Data Modellers, Data Analysts and business stakeholders to define and prioritise features and enhancements
• Champion data literacy, foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making and ensure alignment with Sanctuary's data strategy

 

Skills and experiences:

• Degree in management qualification or relevant professional qualification
• Substantial experience of analysing, diagnosing and resolving data issues
• Experience leading governance for self-service analytics
• Experience leading and creating Data Literacy training
• Proven experience working with self service analytics platforms (e.g. Power BI, SAC) and programming languages (e.g. SQL,Python, R)
• Experience or good understanding of implementing projects in Agile / Scrum / DevOps methodologies
• Familiarity with Regulatory Frameworks (E.g. GDPR, DPA) and data ethics
• Recent experience working with SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP Datasphere

 

Why work for us?

We provide homes and care for more than 250,000 people in England and Scotland. Our customers are at the heart of all we do. With around 14,000 colleagues, we foster a diverse and inclusive culture, and nurture and reward talent.

 

Our Benefits   

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Volunteering scheme
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• Role salary is £76,210 with an additional policy allowance of £18,793 per annum (rising to £80,221 with an additional policy allowance of £19,782 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)