Data Capability Lead

Jersey Electricity Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000

Job description

Data Capability Lead

Application Deadline: 15 April 2025

Department: Technology

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Jersey, Channel Islands

Reporting To: Werner Bornman

Description

At Jersey Electricity, we are committed to leveraging the power of data to drive strategic growth, enhance customer experience, and improve operational efficiency. We're looking for a Data Capability Lead to lead and shape the future of our data management and analytics initiatives. This leadership role will align our data capabilities with business objectives and ensure that we harness the full potential of our data assets.

Key Responsibilities

As the Data Capability Lead, you will play a pivotal role in transforming how we manage, analyse, and use data across the business. This strategic focused position will involve leading the development and execution of a comprehensive data strategy, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering a data-driven culture. You'll also spearhead the integration of advanced technologies, including AI and advanced analytics, to drive impactful business decisions and outcomes.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Deliver faster, more accurate insights that enable strategic and operational decisions.
2. Personalise and optimise customer interactions through data-driven strategies.
3. Increase ROI from data and analytics investments, reducing operational inefficiencies.
4. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations while unlocking the value of shared data.

Support for Business Objectives:

The Data Capability Lead will directly support the company's broader objectives by:

1. Modernising core infrastructure for greater cloud adoption.
2. Addressing key initiatives, such as ERP updates and advanced metering programs.
3. Building a foundation for innovations like AI and real-time data capabilities.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Bachelor's Degree: In Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Analytics, Mathematics, or a related field.

Master's Degree (preferred): MSc in Data Science, Business Analytics, Data Engineering, or Information Management will be advantageous.

Technical Competency:

1. Proven experience in implementing data governance, data modelling, and analytics frameworks.
2. Practical knowledge or certifications in SQL, Python, or R.
3. Certification in Power BI or other data visualisation tools is preferred.

Why This Role Is Critical:

The Data Capability Lead is essential for transforming our approach to data management, ensuring that we unlock the full potential of our data assets. This role will drive innovation, improve decision-making, and deliver exceptional customer experiences, all while enhancing operational efficiency and achieving greater returns on our data investments.

Why Apply:

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role within a forward-thinking company. You'll have the autonomy to influence and shape the future of our data landscape and contribute to key business decisions that drive our success.

Job Benefits

At Jersey Electricity we provide a complete benefit package to ensure all elements of your wellbeing are supported. Financial benefits include free onsite parking, discounted electricity rates, discount within our Powerhouse shop, competitive above living wage salaries combined with an attractive pension.

Your physical and mental wellbeing are supported with subsidised onsite yoga, subsidised Active card membership, free weekly fruit, and onsite trained Mental Health First Aiders.

We are family-friendly, believe in life work blend and strive to give you everything you need to both love your job, do excellent work, and enjoy your free time with family and friends.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, pregnancy and maternity, age, or disability status.