Head of Data Analytics & AI

Position: Head of Data Analytics & AI
Head of Data Analytics & AI

£110,000 + 30% Bonus

London:
Hybrid 2-3 days in the office

We're delighted to be partnering exclusively with a global Food & Beverage organisation on their search for a Head of Data Analytics & AI. This is a pivotal leadership hire for an award-winning group that's investing heavily in Data, Analytics, and AI, and is looking for someone to shape both the strategy and the function as it continues to scale.

This role offers genuine ownership. You'll sit at the heart of the business, defining how Data Analytics and AI are applied across the organisation, while building and leading a high-performing team in a largely greenfield environment.

What you can expect:

A senior, high-autonomy role with ownership of the Data Analytics & AI vision and roadmap across the business. You'll partner closely with senior stakeholders to embed data-led decision-making and prioritise high-impact initiatives.
A largely greenfield environment with strong executive backing, giving you the opportunity to shape scalable analytics and AI capabilities from the ground up.
The chance to build and lead a growing Data Analytics & AI team, setting technical standards, developing talent, and fostering a culture of innovation.

Desired background / skillset:

Proven experience leading Data Analytics and/or AI functions and delivering impactful, large-scale analytical initiatives.
A strong technical grounding in analytics and data science (Python, SQL, modern data platforms), combined with the ability to operate strategically at leadership level.
An effective communicator and stakeholder manager, comfortable translating complex analysis into clear, compelling business insight.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely influential Head-of role, with the mandate, backing, and autonomy to build something meaningful. If this sounds like a good fit, please apply with an up-to-date CV and we can take it from there