Head of Insights

Salary: 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 INOVA

INOVA 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 Role

As 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 protection requirements

• Supporting statutory returns, audits and inspections with robust data evidence

About You

We are looking for a highly credible and influential leader who brings:

Essential:

• Significant senior-level experience in data, analytics or insight roles

• Strong understanding of education data and accountability frameworks

• Experience presenting complex analysis to senior leaders and boards

• Exceptional communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills

• Strong professional judgement and attention to detail

Desirable:

• Experience within a Multi-Academy Trust or similarly complex organisation

• Experience leading specialist data teams

• Advanced qualifications in business intelligence, analytics or related disciplines

Why Join INOVA?

This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across a growing and ambitious Trust. You'll work alongside senior leaders who value evidence-informed practice while helping shape the future of education for thousands of young people across Sheffield.

Safeguarding Statement

INOVA Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Join us and help turn data into insight, and insight into impact.