BI Lead

Shrewsbury, United Kingdom | Posted on 09/06/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

• This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at leading the delivery of high-quality business intelligence, data analysis, and insights to support Adults and Housing services. The position ensures that senior leaders are equipped with accurate, timely, and meaningful data to drive decision-making, service improvement, and regulatory compliance.

• Act as the main point of contact for all business intelligence, performance, and data-related matters within Adults and Housing services.
• Lead the development and delivery of data insights to support strategic decision-making, service transformation, and improvement programs.
• Provide senior leadership with high-quality analysis, reports, and intelligence to inform planning and operational performance.
• Lead on forecasting, demand modeling, and trend analysis to improve service planning and prioritization.
• Oversee and drive improvements in data quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of information.
• Act as the lead for inspections and reviews, ensuring data readiness and supporting evidence-based reporting.

Essential Experience Required

• Significant experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or performance management.
• Experience working in a complex environment, ideally within the public sector, Adult Social Care, or Housing services.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing staff performance.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Intelligence, or similar.
• Strong technical skills in data analysis tools and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Excel).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and meaningfully.