Head of Data & Insights
The Howard Academy Trust, Chatham, ME4 4FQ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Immediately
Closing date
26 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £56,815.00 - £72,492.00 Annually (FTE) Tier 2B
Head of Data & Insights job summary
The Howard Academy Trust is seeking a talented and forward-thinking Head of Data and Insights to lead the next stage of our data transformation. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop our approach to data across nine academies, supporting over 5,500 pupils and helping us deliver the very best educational outcomes.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead real change across the Trust, developing and delivering a data strategy that transforms how we collect, manage and use information to drive school improvement and operational effectiveness. We are seeking an innovative leader who embraces new technologies, has strong expertise in data analytics and tools such as Power BI, and can harness emerging technologies, including AI, to improve how we work and make decisions.
We are looking for an excellent data leader who combines strong technical expertise with strategic thinking and a hands-on approach. Working closely with the Executive Team, you will lead and develop our data function, driving greater consistency, accuracy and efficiency whilst ensuring data provides meaningful insights that support informed decision-making. We welcome applications from both experienced and aspiring Heads of Data and Insights who have the ambition, expertise and drive to take our data capabilities forward.
This is a full-time, permanent role, all year round, paid on the Tier 2B pay scale (£56,815 - £72,492 per annum). The role is based within our Central Services Team at Waterfront UTC and offers opportunities for hybrid working, alongside an excellent benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Why Join Us:
We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer:
o Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme
o Access to Benenden Healthcare
o Free Flu Jabs
o Free Health Checks
o LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 20.5%)
o Access PayWise+
o Discounted gym membership
o CPD afternoons
o Access to Mental Health First Aiders
o Free parking on all our sites
As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to prepare resources in advance for a series of planned interview tasks. Further details and guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
The Deputy CEO - Cathy Reid, welcomes informal conversations with prospective candidates. To arrange a call, please email: hr@thatrust.org.uk
We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- Multi-academy trust
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