We are looking for an exceptional Head of performance & business intelligence to lead the development of a high-impact performance, analytics, and business intelligence function across our organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and forward-thinking leader who is passionate about using data to drive improvement, inform decision-making, and create meaningful change. You will play a critical role in ensuring that performance is understood, measured, and continuously improved, helping us deliver the greatest possible impact for the people and communities we support.
Working closely with senior leaders across operational, corporate, and digital functions, you will champion a data-led culture where insight drives action and evidence informs strategy.
As Head of Performance & business intelligence, you will be responsible for establishing and leading a modern, innovative performance and analytics function that provides high quality intelligence across the organisation.
You will oversee the development of performance frameworks, dashboards, reporting systems, and analytical capabilities that enable leaders to make informed decisions with confidence. You will help ensure that organisational performance is transparent, measurable, and focused on delivering the best possible outcomes.
This is a highly influential role that combines strategic leadership, technical expertise, and stakeholder engagement. You will work with colleagues at all levels, translating complex data into meaningful insight and helping teams use information to improve services, efficiency, and impact.
- Leading the development and implementation of an organisation wide performance management framework.
- Driving a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decision making.
- Developing advanced analytics, predictive modelling, and business intelligence capabilities.
- Overseeing the design and delivery of dashboards, reports, and data visualisations that support operational and strategic priorities.
- Supporting senior leaders with insight that informs organisational strategy, planning, and growth.
- Ensuring robust data governance, quality assurance, and reporting processes.
- Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, commissioners, and system partners.
- Developing organisational capability in data, analytics, and performance management.
- Leading and inspiring a high-performing team focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for someone who combines analytical expertise with strategic vision and strong leadership skills.
You may have gained your experience within health, social care, local government, the NHS, the charity sector, or another complex organisation where data and performance play a critical role in delivering outcomes.
- Significant experience leading performance, analytics, or business intelligence functions at a senior level.
- A strong track record of driving organisational improvement through data and insight.
- Experience developing performance frameworks, KPIs, benchmarking approaches, and reporting systems.
- Advanced knowledge of business intelligence and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or similar platforms.
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and providing strategic advice based on complex information.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate data into compelling and actionable insight.
- A collaborative leadership style and a passion for helping others use data effectively.
Most importantly, you will be motivated by the opportunity to make a difference through better decision-making, stronger performance, and improved outcomes.
This is an opportunity to shape the future of performance and business intelligence within an ambitious and purpose-driven organisation. You'll have the autonomy to influence strategy, build capability, and create lasting impact through the power of insight and innovation.
If you are excited by the prospect of transforming data into meaningful action and helping an organisation achieve its ambitions, we'd love to hear from you.
At Sense, we believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life.
We're proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.
Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers.
- We're creating change
- We're always learning
- We're better together
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Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or [email protected]
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
