Head of Data & Intelligence

Head of Data & Intelligence – Find Yourself in Hackney Skip to content Find Yourself in Hackney jobs and careers Menu Home Job search Leadership Opportunities Our Council Hackney Council and the Borough Join Hackney’s Transformation Team Join Hackney’s ICT Service Join Hackney’s Adult Services Join Children and Families Services Rebuilding a better Hackney Our Values What we offer Where we work Apprenticeships and Placements Management Trainee Programme Apprenticeships Apprenticeship Blog Placements Free job-finding support Find Yourself in Hackney > Job search > Head of Data & Intelligence Head of Data & Intelligence Send this job to a friend Print this page Recruitment privacy notice Job details Salary - Grade GBP £82,797 to £86,121 82797 - PO15 Contract Type Permanent Contracted Hours Full Time - 36 hours per week DBS Required No Department Finance & Corporate Resources Service ICT Closing date 11/10/2026 Apply Now Hackney Council is looking for an exceptional data leader to transform how data, intelligence and performance information shape decisions, improve public services and deliver better outcomes for residents. This is a significant corporate leadership role with the opportunity to establish an integrated Data and Intelligence function and influence strategy, investment, performance and transformation across the whole Council. You will lead the development and delivery of Hackney’s enterprise data and intelligence strategy. Your portfolio will include data platforms and management, analytics and insight, data engineering and migration, data architecture, data quality and standards, corporate performance, data ethics, and the responsible application of artificial intelligence and automation. This is not simply a technical data role. We need a strategic and delivery-focused leader who can turn complex information into clear organisational intelligence, challenge assumptions and ensure that insight leads to action. You will work with senior leaders, elected Members and services to identify the questions that matter most. You will ensure they have access to timely, trusted and accessible evidence about resident needs, inequalities, demand, performance, cost and risk. Your leadership will help the Council make better decisions, target resources effectively, identify emerging pressures and demonstrate whether investment and transformation are achieving their intended benefits. A key priority will be developing a coherent corporate performance framework that connects the Council’s ambitions with meaningful measures, clear accountability and timely intervention. You will help the organisation move beyond reporting activity towards understanding outcomes, causes, risks and the action required to improve performance. You will also lead the responsible use of AI, automation and advanced analytics. This means identifying opportunities that can improve services and organisational efficiency while ensuring appropriate governance, transparency, human oversight and protection against bias, exclusion and unintended consequences. We are looking for a visible, inclusive and influential leader who can bring together multidisciplinary professional teams and strengthen the Council-wide data and analytics community. You will build capability, improve data literacy and create a culture of curiosity, professional challenge and evidence-based decision-making. Operating in a complex and politically accountable environment, you will build trusted relationships with senior officers, elected Members, partners, communities, suppliers and professional networks. You will need to communicate complex technical and analytical issues clearly, navigate competing priorities and secure commitment to significant organisational change. The successful candidate will demonstrate: Significant senior leadership experience in a large, complex and politically sensitive organisation. A strong record of developing and implementing enterprise