Head of BI Business Intelligence and Data
York, North Yorkshire YO26
£80,000 - £85,000 per annum
Permanent role with Hybrid working option (1 day working from home)
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a technically exceptional, hands‑on Head of BI & Data to lead and scale business intelligence, data, reporting, and decision support across a growing business based in York, North Yorkshire.
What you'll be responsible for
Strategy & Delivery
- Own and deliver a clear, practical BI and Data strategy aligned to business objectives and long‑term growth ambitions
- Translate business priorities into a focused, achievable data roadmap
- Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of BI and Data initiatives, from shaping requirements through to production
Data Platform & Architecture
- Own and evolve the enterprise data platform, including pipelines, models, integrations, and the transition to Microsoft Fabric
- Set and uphold high standards for data architecture, modelling, and engineering
- Ensure the platform is scalable, secure, well‑governed, and fit for future growth
Reporting, MI & Analytics
- Deliver reliable, consistent MI, reporting, and dashboards for operational and strategic decision‑making
- Establish and maintain a trusted single version of the truth, with clear definitions and metric governance
- Enable self‑service analytics, supported by strong governance and user education
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead, develop, and mentor a small but high‑impact BI and Data team
- Set clear direction, priorities, and technical standards
- Act as the senior authority on BI and Data, partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision‑making
- Communicate complex data concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Data Quality & Governance
- Establish strong data standards, quality controls, and transparency across the data estate
- Ensure confidence in the accuracy, completeness, and trustworthiness of data used for decision‑making
What we're looking for
Essential
- Proven senior‑level leadership experience in BI, Data, or Analytics
- Strong technical background with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused mindset
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills at senior level
- Highly collaborative and cross‑functional approach
- Clear, confident communicator able to simplify complex topics
- Strong analytical thinking and intellectual curiosity
- Commercially minded, with a focus on real business value
Desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric
- Experience with modern cloud‑based data platforms and data engineering practices
- Familiarity with Agile delivery in a data environment
- Experience supporting commercial, operational, or customer analytics
- Exposure to advanced analytics or modern data products beyond traditional reporting
Benefits
- Up to 25% off Colleague Discount
- 33 days Holiday (incl BH) Plus the Option to Buy 3 Extra Days
- Commuter Club discount
- Health Cash Back Plan
- Eurostar Agent Rates
- 5% matched Pension Plan & Salary Exchange
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