Head of Data

Permanent* / full time
Greenpeace International is looking for a dynamic and strategic **Head of Data** to lead the development and implementation of a global data strategy that will drive Greenpeace's ability to engage with the public, deliver high-impact campaigns, and ensure data-informed decision-making across the organisation. The Technology Department delivers technology and data solutions to enable the Greenpeace network to win campaigns faster and support an efficient global organisation. In this role, you will ensure that Greenpeace's data and technology reflect our values and our mission for a green and peaceful future.
**In this role you will**:
- Lead data strategy development and implementation across Greenpeace International, ensuring that data and analytics are integrated into every aspect of the organisation's work.
- Oversee the development of a global data strategy, maximizing the impact of multi-million euro investments through data-driven decision-making.
- Lead the creation of data architecture within a federated framework and ensure alignment with Greenpeace's strategic objectives.
- Manage and develop the data & analytics team, fostering a high-performing culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Oversee the lifecycle management of data systems, ensuring their continued relevance and effectiveness.
- Ensure robust data governance practices, maintaining policy adherence and risk management across the Greenpeace network.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders at Greenpeace International and National/Regional organisations to ensure alignment of data strategies.
**For further information about this role, please see the full job description /terms of reference by clicking**HERE.**
**What we're looking for**:
Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you'll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to exceed in this role:
- Significant experience in a senior data leadership role (at least 5 years), guiding strategy and leading teams in complex, multicultural environments.
- Expertise in data technology and analytics, with deep understanding of modern data platforms, including CRM, business intelligence, and cloud data technologies. Experience with Google BigQuery, Fivetran and dbt is a plus.
- A proven ability to deliver actionable insights that support fundraising, marketing, communications, and digital mobilisation efforts.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex data in a clear, impactful way to senior stakeholders.
- Experience working across multiple regions and managing remote teams across time zones.
- Fluent written and spoken English, with additional languages a plus.
- Willingness for international travel and flexible working hours.
- Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values.
- Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage)
**What you can expect**:
You'll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our virtual wellness initiatives, such as mindfulness, yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.
**Please click**HERE** to visit the careers site,** to learn more about working for Greenpeace.
**About us**:
- Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future._
**Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to**:
- protect biodiversity in all its forms
- prevent pollution and abuse of the earth's ocean, land, air and fresh water
- end all nuclear threats
- promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence
**To Apply**:
- Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply_
**CLOSING DATE**: Sunday 2nd Feb 2025, 23:59

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