Head of Data Product Development

Head of Data Product Development

£65,000 - £73,000pa + excellent benefits

Hybrid working with occasional travel to our Coventry Head Office and Campuses (Birmingham, Leeds, London and Manchester) once a month

Full-Time, Permanent

About Arden University:

We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education. Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About the Department:

The Analysis, Insights & Performance department at Arden University plays a vital role in driving data-driven decisions. By providing valuable insights, monitoring performance, and promoting innovation, the team supports the university's mission to enhance student outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

About the Opportunity:

As Head of Data Product Development, you’ll lead a cross-functional team to deliver innovative solutions such as data lakehouses, visualization tools, and AI applications. By understanding the university’s needs and shaping a strategic roadmap, you’ll foster a data-driven culture, enhance decision-making, and optimize business insights. Collaborate with peers across data and analytics functions to propel Arden’s data strategy and build solutions for today’s challenges and the future.

About You:

We are looking for a degree-qualified professional in Data Science, Business Intelligence, Information Science, or Statistics, with significant hands-on experience in product-focused environments. Alternatively, if you have a proven track record of success in progressively complex roles, demonstrating deep and specialised expertise, you are also encouraged to apply.

You must have:

• A strong focus on product development, with the ability to lead innovative solutions.
• Experience in a retail or customer-centric environment, with a proven track record of delivering high-value products.
• Skilled at engaging and collaborating with senior stakeholders to drive development and align with strategic goals.
• Demonstrated ability to meet customer needs and exceed expectations through effective product management.
• A creative and forward-thinking approach to product innovation, with the leadership skills to guide stakeholders and ensure successful outcomes.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students' journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday, add the bank holiday on top, and we even throw in Christmas closure
• A generous Aviva pension plan, our contributions start at 7%
• PMI or Healthcare Cashback (dependent on role grade)
• Study any Arden course for free, with generous discount for all family and friends
• Our ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education
• Plus, other competitive benefits!

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: 26 November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

Arden University is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. This means that if you have a disability, as defined by the Disability Equality Act 2010, you may be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the role.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we ensure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.