Your new company
My client provides top-tier insights and reports to their business and clients. The Data Insight and Reporting Team is at the forefront of strategy, architecture, engineering, support, and maintenance of our data solutions, aligning with client requirements, business objectives, and our Information and Technology strategy.

Your new role
They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Data Insight and Reporting Lead to join the Information and Technology leadership team (ITLT). This senior role is pivotal in recognising the importance of data and delivering meaningful operational and commercial business insights to enhance the effectiveness and productivity of the Organisation. As the leader of a small but growing team, you will bring your expertise in establishing and operating an effective data/information and insight team, along with the necessary processes, tools, and solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Data, Insight and Reporting team, including Insight and Reporting specialists, Data Analysts & Engineers, and the GIS team.
• Develop and mentor your team, ensuring adherence to industry-recognised good practices.
• Formulate and implement the data, insight, and reporting strategy and plan.
• Design, develop, maintain, and support the solutions underpinning business insight and reporting capabilities.
• Ensure compliance with TESC contract requirements regarding data and reporting.
• Collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders to design, build, and operate a robust data insight and reporting architecture and solution.
• Guide and mentor your team using your extensive experience in data insight and reporting.
• Define and agree on relevant KPIs with the business to drive improvements in data quality and report on KPI achievements.
• Lead the Data Engineers and Data Analysts in defining processes, requirements, and solutions for data and insight provision.
• Ensure the Data Architecture is fit for purpose, covering quality, completeness, security, accessibility, and business workflow support.
• Align the data insight and reporting strategy with the wider IT strategy and roadmap.
• Support the GIS Lead in integrating GIS data requirements and solutions into the broader data strategy.
• Support the achievement of ISO 55001 Accreditation for Asset Management.
• Identify commercial opportunities for data and insight exploitation.
• Stay updated with best practices in Data Science from industry and academia.
• Collaborate with IT Department colleagues to ensure data representation in the cross-domain business and technology architecture.
• Manage relationships with data insight and reporting technology vendors.

What you'll need to succeed
Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience leading a data insight/business intelligence & analysis/reporting function.
• Expertise in delivering and operating data warehouse and business insight platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power BI; experience with data warehouse solutions like Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics, Snowflake, and other business insight solutions is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Data Governance and Data Quality best practices and relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Experience managing and motivating a small team.
• Effective knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with MoD contracts.
• Understanding of modern business processes where asset management and work management are key.
• Knowledge and experience with the ArcGIS toolset.

Expected Behaviours:

• Constructive and effective interaction with business stakeholders and IT users.
• Balance speed and agility with quality and reliability.
• Apply business acumen and commercial understanding alongside technology expertise.
• Develop and support your team to improve their skills and abilities.
• Provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Demonstrate a proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• Work independently and collaboratively, effectively resolving conflicts.
• Continuously seek improvements and never settle for the status quo.
• Communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Prioritise health and safety.
• Results-oriented with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Establish and develop effective working relationships.

Prerequisites:

• Eligibility to undertake BPSS & SC clearance (current SC clearance is desirable).
• UK Driver's licence (desirable for travel between locations).

What you'll get in return
Awesome benefits package and remuneration that is regularly reviewed and enhanced.


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