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