Head of BI Business Intelligence and Data

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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)

The opportunity

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

This is a senior leadership role for someone who enjoys working close to the detail while setting clear technical direction. You will play a pivotal role in helping the organisation maximise the value of its data, supporting significant transformation initiatives such as the migration from a legacy data warehouse to Microsoft Fabric, alongside the development of customer, CRM, and CDP data capabilities.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across technology, operations, and the wider business to deliver trusted, timely insights that drive commercial and operational performance

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
Why join?

This is a high‑impact leadership role with genuine influence over the organisation’s data strategy, platform, and culture. You’ll have the opportunity to shape “what good looks like” for BI and Data, lead meaningful transformation, and build a function that underpins confident, data‑driven decision‑making.

If you would like to apply for the role of Head of BI and Data then please email your CV to  or call Deb on (phone number removed)
Closing date is 9.5.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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Location:
York
Salary:
£80,000 - £85,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT

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