Senior Data Insights and Governance Manager

Reed in Partnership has been delivering public services since 1998. We are a British, family-owned company, whose mission has always been to positively transform people and their communities. This is reflected in our services, which we deliver to help people from all backgrounds and circumstances to change their lives for the better.

Pay Range £65,000-£75,000

Job Description

Are you an experienced Business Intelligence leader with a passion for turning data into strategic action? Do you enjoy leading high-performing analytics teams and driving innovation through data, AI and insight? Consider the role of Senior Data Insights and Governance Manager at Reed in Partnership! Please note, Internal applications will close on the 9th November 2026. At Reed in Partnership, we are on a mission to be the partner of choice for developing people and their communities.

We specialise in delivering public services that improve lives through skills, employability, health and wellbeing programmes.

Who we are

Reed in Partnership's Employability Division positively transforms lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing barriers such as health conditions, disabilities and caring responsibilities to move into sustainable employment. Through tailored support, skills development and employer engagement, we have supported hundreds of thousands of people on their journey into work. As we continue to evolve our data and technology capabilities, we are looking for an exceptional Business Intelligence Manager - Data Insights to lead our Data, Insights & Analytics function and help shape the future of evidence-based decision making across the organisation.

What

is the role about?

As the Senior Data Insights and Governance Manager, you will provide strategic leadership across data analytics, business intelligence, labour market intelligence, AI and data governance. Leading a multidisciplinary team of Analysts, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers and Data Governance specialists, you will play a pivotal role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business performance and strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams and Directors, you will develop and deliver insight strategies, establish governance frameworks, oversee advanced analytics initiatives and champion the use of AI and emerging technologies to create measurable business value.

Day-to-day

responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development:
  Business Intelligence Managers lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. You'll coach and develop specialist teams while ensuring resources are prioritised effectively to deliver organisational objectives.
• Insight & Performance Leadership:
  You'll oversee the delivery of strategic insight and analytics that support business growth, operational performance and customer outcomes. This includes developing KPI frameworks, driving performance reviews, conducting root-cause analysis and translating complex information into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership:
  Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, you'll build strong relationships across Operations, Finance, Commercial, IT and Product teams. You'll influence decision-making through evidence-based insight and regularly present findings, opportunities and risks to executive and Board-level audiences.
• Data Governance & Quality:
  You'll lead the development and continuous improvement of data governance frameworks, driving data quality, ownership and accountability across the organisation while ensuring compliance with GDPR and information governance requirements.
• Artificial Intelligence & Innovation:
  You'll identify opportunities to leverage AI, machine learning and intelligent automation to improve efficiency, performance and customer outcomes. Working across the business, you'll help shape the organisation's AI roadmap and establish governance and best practice for emerging technologies.
• Technical Leadership & Analytics:
  You'll provide leadership across reporting, analytics, data science and machine learning activities, ensuring teams deliver robust, insightful and business-focused solutions using modern technologies such as Power BI, SQL, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks and advanced analytical tools.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Reed…