BI​/MI LEAD Qlik

I am currently working with a Northamptonshire based business that is seeking a BI / MI Lead to take full ownership of our management information delivery and their Qlik environment
. This is a hands‑on technical leadership role responsible for ensuring that all data outputs are reliable, consistent, and strategically valuable for senior‑level decision‑making.

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations and ongoing development of the Qlik platform.
• Build, maintain, and optimize dashboards, reports, and complex data models.
• Implement and manage access, permissions, and data security protocols.
• Establish clear QA and testing processes for all changes and new releases.
• Conduct regular audits to guarantee data accuracy and reporting consistency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all MI and BI requests across the business.
• Work directly with senior stakeholders to clarify requirements and translate business questions into technical solutions.
• Produce and present high‑level reporting for the board and senior leadership team.
• Maintain a structured BI roadmap, managing priorities and communicating timelines clearly.

• Provide daily technical and analytical support to the Business Analytics Manager.
• Review all team outputs for quality, consistency, and accuracy before they are released.
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex data issues or reporting challenges.
• Promote best practices in BI development and data usage across the team.

• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and underperformance across the business.
• Support budget visibility and forecasting, highlighting variances and performance drivers.
• Deliver monthly Client MI in collaboration with the Business Analytics Manager to ensure standards are met.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced experience in building, maintaining, and developing within a Qlik environment
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• Leadership: Proven ability to coach staff and oversee the quality of technical outputs for a small team.
• Communication: Significant experience working with senior‑level stakeholders and the board to present insights without unnecessary complexity.
• Organisation: Ability to manage a structured roadmap and prioritize competing requests in a fast‑paced environment.

• Qlik reporting is accurate, trusted, and consistently utilized across the business.
• BI requests are managed through a clear, prioritized workflow.
• Senior stakeholders have a clear understanding of performance drivers and metrics.
• Client MI is delivered on time and to the agreed quality standards.