Chief Data Officer /Chief Analytical Officer

Job Title: Chief Data Officer/Analytical Officer (Interim)
Office Location: Hybrid Working - Birmingham, Cardiff or London

About the Role / Job Summary:
Morgan Hunt is partnering with a national regulatory body to appoint an Interim Chief Analytical Officer. This high-profile leadership position offers the opportunity to shape how the organisation utilises evidence, insights, and analysis to inform regulatory strategy, policy development, and executive decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver the long-term analytical strategy for the organisation.
• Advise Executive Directors and senior stakeholders on the use of evidence in regulatory and policy decisions.
• Shape the future operating model, governance, and capability of the analytical function.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to drive engagement and alignment around data and evidence.
• Champion a culture of evidence-based decision making.
• Lead senior stakeholder discussions on organisational priorities, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Ensure analytical outputs are aligned to corporate objectives and regulatory outcomes.
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary teams including economists, researchers, statisticians, and insight specialists.
• Influence strategic planning through the application of robust evidence and foresight.
• Represent the organisation with external stakeholders, regulators, and government bodies where required.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience leading analytical or research functions.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience advising Boards, Executive Committees, or senior government leaders.
• A strong understanding of regulation, public policy, or complex organisational environments.
• Experience designing future operating models and organisational capabilities.
• The ability to translate evidence into strategic business outcomes.

Details:

• £900- £1300 per day
• 6 months
• Inside of IR35

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.