Job Description

About the role

You'll set the direction for the Data function, ensuring our approach aligns with wider business goals and supports the decisions that matter most.

You'll balance long-term thinking with day-to-day delivery, helping the organisation build confidence in data while creating a clear roadmap for future growth.

People are at the centre of everything we do. You'll lead and develop a talented team of data professionals, creating an environment where individuals can thrive, learn and do their best work.

You'll foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity and accountability, helping the team continue to grow while delivering meaningful outcomes for the business.

You'll champion the importance of high-quality, governed and accessible data.

Working closely with Technology and business stakeholders, you'll ensure our data platforms, processes and standards enable teams to access trusted information when they need it and use it confidently.

You'll help senior leaders make better decisions by ensuring insights are clear, relevant and commercially meaningful.

By connecting data with business priorities, you'll help identify opportunities, improve performance and create better experiences for our customers.

This is a highly collaborative role with visibility at senior leadership level.

You'll build strong relationships across Very, acting as a trusted partner and advocate for data-led decision making while ensuring the Data function remains closely connected to business needs.

About you

We're looking for an experienced data leader who combines strong technical understanding with commercial awareness and exceptional people leadership.

Significant experience leading Data, Analytics or Business Intelligence functions
Proven ability to develop and deliver a data strategy that supports business objectives
Experience building, leading and developing high-performing teams
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level
Experience translating complex data concepts into clear business outcomes
Strong understanding of data governance, quality, security and best practice
Experience leading large-scale data platforms, reporting or analytics capabilities
A collaborative and pragmatic approach to problem solving
Experience within retail, ecommerce, digital or consumer-focused businesses
Exposure to cloud-based data technologies and modern data platforms
Experience supporting AI, machine learning or advanced analytics initiatives
Familiarity with data product or self-service analytics approaches

Location: Hybrid, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Company

We're the team behind digital retailer Very.

Our purpose, helping families get more out of life, powers everything we do.

And we want our people to get more out of life too! If you're high-performing, ambitious and make the most of every opportunity, we want to hear from you. In return, you'll enjoy heaps of flexibility, great perks and benefits, and the freedom to be yourself, keep learning and take your career wherever you want it to go.

If you love making a difference, you'll love making it sparkle for millions of Very customers. ✨

We are The Very Group and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing.

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