Head of Data, MI, Governance and Oversight

About the role

Markel UK is looking for a leader to build and head its newly created Data, MI, Governance & Oversight function, reporting directly to the COO and working closely with the UK Executive Team. The role is not hands-on technical data work but a commercially minded leadership position that connects people, insight and strategy to shape strategic decision-making. It is open to flexible UK locations (Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham or London) with hybrid working of 3 days per week in the office.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the UK data and management information strategy, define a single trusted view of business performance and improve reporting for executives
• Drive adoption of Group data standards, tools and reporting frameworks
• Help the business understand performance through financial performance, gross and net written premium, revenue and profitability, commission, portfolio and underwriting metrics, and operational performance
• Strengthen governance and oversight frameworks, support Consumer Duty requirements and customer outcome reporting, and identify emerging risks and opportunities
• Deliver high-quality governance reporting to senior stakeholders and partner with Operations, Finance, Risk, Compliance, Underwriting and Technology
• Lead and influence a growing team and shape the future direction of the UK business

Required profile

• Significant leadership experience in data, MI, analytics, performance management or governance functions
• Strong insurance experience, commercial or personal lines
• Proven ability to create insight-led reporting and decision-making frameworks
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and influencing across matrix organisations
• Nice to have: regulated financial services experience, Consumer Duty or conduct risk exposure, international or group-wide operating models, US GAAP reporting, and exposure to AI-enabled analytics or advanced reporting

What we offer

• Competitive salary and 25% annual bonus opportunity
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday buy and sell scheme
• Pension contribution, private medical insurance, dental cover, life assurance, income protection and travel insurance
• Season ticket loan and hybrid, flexible working
• Ongoing professional development