Head of Insights

Head of InsightsSalary: Grade 9 SCP 36–40 (£47,181–£51,356) Location: Trust Office, Sheffield, with travel across Trust schools Contract: Full Time, Permanent, 52 Weeks per Year Lead Data. Drive Insight. Shape Education.INOVA Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an outstanding Head of Insights to lead our trust-wide data, reporting and analytics function. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced data and insight leader to play a pivotal role in supporting educational excellence across our family of 10 primary and secondary schools. Reporting directly to the Chief Operations Officer, you will ensure leaders at every level—from classrooms to the Board—have access to accurate, meaningful and actionable insights that drive improvement, operational effectiveness and strategic decision-making. About INOVAINOVA is a values-led Multi-Academy Trust serving communities across Sheffield. We are guided by our core values of: Innovation – embracing forward-thinking solutions and continuous improvement Collaboration – working together with openness, inclusivity and purpose Excellence – maintaining high standards and striving for the very best outcomes for all The RoleAs Head of Insights, you will lead the development of a single, centrally governed data and insight function across the Trust. You will be responsible for the quality, integrity and strategic use of data, ensuring that senior leaders, trustees and school leaders have the information they need to make informed decisions. Key responsibilities include: Developing and implementing a Trust-wide Data & Insights Strategy Leading data governance, quality assurance and compliance arrangements Producing high-quality dashboards, reports and strategic analysis Providing insight, trend analysis and scenario modelling to Executive Leaders and Trustees Leading and developing the Trust's Data Officers Driving data literacy and evidence-informed decision-making across the organisation Ensuring compliance with GDPR and data pro