Head of Data and Analytics in Slough

Location: Home based with regular working days at the London Head office (2 days per week) and occasional travel to all UK laboratory sites.

We are currently recruiting for the position of Head of Data and Analytics to join our team. This is a key leadership role focused on driving data strategy and delivering actionable insights across the business.

You will lead, develop and implement business intelligence initiatives to continuously improve accessibility and usability of data across the organisation and provide analytical oversight where required to support commercial, business development, and operational programmes. We are looking for a strategic leader with exceptional people management skills who can inspire and develop the team. A key part of this role will be to harmonise team workloads and align resources to drive success and meet evolving business needs. You will demonstrate initiative, operate independently with confidence, and take responsibility for driving results.

Duties include:

• Analyse, present for recommendation and implement initiatives to improve accessibility and usability of data across SYNLAB UK and Ireland and Synnovis.
• Design and drive forward a 'One SYNLAB' approach to data and analytics across all parts of the UK businesses.
• In collaboration with SYNLAB Group and UK IT Analytics leadership, develop enhancements in our approach to data consolidation (including but not limited to Power BI), structures and reporting to transform the way information is analysed and presented across UK laboratories.
• Provide analytical oversight where required to support commercial, business development, and operational programmes. This will include work to align reporting and pricing mechanisms across all parts of the company.
• Act as the UK interface to SYNLAB Group in relation to all data and analytical matters to ensure UK requirements are fed into international strategies.
• Manage team to deliver accurate and timely reporting and information and data support across the UK and Ireland.
• Ensure local laboratory teams have the necessary skills and knowledge to meet their local data and reporting needs.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics or IT studies.
• Advanced technical skill and training in the following specialist areas: Microsoft Excel and Access, Microsoft Power BI, at least one other data visualisation tool.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of Data and Information Strategy.
• Highly numeric with significant experience in manipulating and interpreting large amounts of data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with management, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Strong management skills, with previous experience of line managing analytical staff.
• Excellent commercial awareness and strong financial capability.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Desirable:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the health sector.
• Technical skill and training in the following specialist areas: SAP Business Objects.
• Experience working with NHS and/or private sector health providers.
• Knowledge and understanding of CliniSys WinPath.
• Preferred post graduate qualification, MSc Data Sciences or equivalent.

About Us: SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services. We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.

Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways. We encourage an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models, facilitate two-way communication, engage transparently with staff and stakeholders, and actively seek feedback and suggestions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received a sufficient number of applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion.

SYNLAB UK & Ireland is committed to equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law.