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About The Role
Director of Data and Insight
Location: London (Hybrid with visits to the London office)
Salary: 94,000 - 113,000 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Are you ready to transform how data shapes humanitarian impact?
We're looking for a dynamic Director of Data and Insight to lead our organisational data strategy and transform the BRC into a data-driven organisation. In this unique role, you'll lead our multi-disciplinary Data & Insight Hub, delivering value from data across data engineering & architecture, analytics, culture & community and governance.
Could you use your skills and experience to create an environment where data is used across the organisation to increase our impact? You'll enable us to help more people in crisis whilst operating more effectively. We need someone who can lead the cultural transformation through delivering value from data effectively and efficiently. This is your chance to lead a high-performing team at a leading humanitarian organisation. The work you do will have a direct positive impact on those in crisis.
Sound like you? Apply now! By joining us, you'll ensure that the power of data directly supports our mission. You'll help us connect human kindness with human crisis and reach more people when they need us most.
What will a day in the life of the Director of Data and Insight look like? You'll:

• Lead and deliver our data strategy and roadmap, embedding data-driven decision making across the organisation.
• Champion data culture and community development, raising skills and literacy across the BRC
• Oversee data governance and ethics, ensuring compliance and safeguarding trust.
• Provide strategic oversight of data platforms, products, and technologies, aligning investments with organisational priorities.
• Deliver strategic insight and analytics that influence executive decision-making and drive impact.
• Build and inspire a high-performing multi-disciplinary team, nurturing talent and communicating a clear vision for the future.

To be a successful Director of Data and Insight, what do you need?

• Significant experience in senior data leadership roles within complex organisations, leading multi-disciplinary data teams.
• A track record of delivering data strategies and transformation initiatives that create measurable impact.
• Strong knowledge of data governance, ethics, regulatory frameworks (e.g. GDPR), and data quality improvement.
• Deep understanding of data ecosystems, from engineering and architecture to analytics and insight.
• Proven track record of delivering value from data and insight
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at the highest levels.

Interested? The Closing date for completed applications is 23:59 on the 21st September 2025.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll get:

• Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
• Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
• Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
• Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
• Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
• Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
• Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.

At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders
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