Head of Data
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £57,841 to £68,048 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is in the process of evolving its current ‘Youth Without Limits’ strategy which aims to give all young people the chance to experience the life-changing benefits of a DofE programme. The Charity has a strong desire to become a more insight-driven organisation and has recently launched a data strategy that will help realise that vision. We have a clear view of where we want to be and some of the gaps and challenges that will need to be tackled along the way.
The Head of Data will be instrumental in helping the charity achieve its vision for data and will play a key role in delivering the data strategy. Working with the Director of Data and Impact, you will develop the capabilities, frameworks and infrastructure to ensure data is managed, governed, understood and used effectively to enable the Charity to make informed decisions.
If you’re a staunch techie then this role probably isn’t for you but if you have gained a solid technical grounding in previous roles and are passionate about bringing people and data together to develop understanding and deliver meaningful insight then we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
Support the Director of Data and Impact in delivering the Charity’s data strategy and be their ‘right hand person’
Grow and shape the data team
Lead on delivering insights from our CRM data to support audience growth and engagement.
Promote data governance to ensure the quality, stewardship and lineage of data is addressed
Act as a data business partner with internal teams to understand data needs
Oversee data infrastructure and reporting provision
Support on providing data expertise to inform planning and innovation
Support the development of a data literacy culture and ‘insight-first’ thinking
What we are looking for:
A solid understanding of data and technology concepts gained through hands on experience in previous roles
The ability to articulate data and technology concepts in clear, layman’s terms with confidence and enthusiasm
An understanding of data practices including governance and compliance (including GDPR)
The ability to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights
Knowledge of SQL Server, data warehouses and visualisation tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels
Experience of leading and developing teams
How to apply and interview dates
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Wednesday 27th August at midnight
1st interviews will take place on: WC: 1st September to be held via Teams
2nd interviews will take place on: WC 8th September to be held via Teams.
**Additional interviews may be required.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
The Head of Data will be instrumental in helping the charity achieve its vision for data and will play a key role in delivering the data strategy. Working with the Director of Data and Impact, you will develop the capabilities, frameworks and infrastructure to ensure data is managed, governed, understood and used effectively to enable the Charity to make informed decisions.
If you’re a staunch techie then this role probably isn’t for you but if you have gained a solid technical grounding in previous roles and are passionate about bringing people and data together to develop understanding and deliver meaningful insight then we’d love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
Support the Director of Data and Impact in delivering the Charity’s data strategy and be their ‘right hand person’
Grow and shape the data team
Lead on delivering insights from our CRM data to support audience growth and engagement.
Promote data governance to ensure the quality, stewardship and lineage of data is addressed
Act as a data business partner with internal teams to understand data needs
Oversee data infrastructure and reporting provision
Support on providing data expertise to inform planning and innovation
Support the development of a data literacy culture and ‘insight-first’ thinking
What we are looking for:
A solid understanding of data and technology concepts gained through hands on experience in previous roles
The ability to articulate data and technology concepts in clear, layman’s terms with confidence and enthusiasm
An understanding of data practices including governance and compliance (including GDPR)
The ability to translate data into meaningful, actionable insights
Knowledge of SQL Server, data warehouses and visualisation tools
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels
Experience of leading and developing teams
How to apply and interview dates
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Wednesday 27th August at midnight
1st interviews will take place on: WC: 1st September to be held via Teams
2nd interviews will take place on: WC 8th September to be held via Teams.
**Additional interviews may be required.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
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