Data Lead

Salary: £70,000 - 80,000 per year

• Proven experience leading Data, BI, Analytics, or Data Engineering teams.
• Strong background in Business Intelligence and analytics solution delivery.
• Advanced experience with Power BI and reporting platforms.
• Strong SQL and database expertise.
• Experience designing and maintaining enterprise data models and data solutions.
• Knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, data integration, and governance principles.
• Experience delivering technical projects and managing stakeholders across varying levels of seniority.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Services, or similar cloud-based data platforms.
• Experience with automation, Python, or advanced analytics environments.
• Knowledge of AI-enabled analytics and modern data practices.
• Microsoft certifications or equivalent professional qualifications.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of analysts and technical specialists.
• Own and maintain documentation, governance frameworks, technical standards, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including process optimisation, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Establish and refine methodologies, development frameworks, and ways of working across the data function.
• Lead technical decision‑making and solution design while ensuring scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to translate business requirements into effective data‑driven solutions.
• Oversee data architecture, integration processes, and enterprise data modelling.
• Ensure data quality, governance, compliance, and reporting standards are consistently maintained.
• Manage the roadmap for data and analytics platforms and evaluate emerging technologies and innovation opportunities.
• Support project planning, delivery oversight, resource prioritisation, and technical governance.

• AI
• Azure
• Business Intelligence
• Cloud
• ETL
• Fabric
• Support
• Power BI
• Python
• SQL
• Security

We are a well‑established, multi‑site organisation investing in our data capability and offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data & Analytics leader to shape our strategy and technical standards. You will join a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with genuine scope to influence people, processes, and technology while supporting your own personal and professional growth.

last updated 29 week of 2026