Head of BI Business Intelligence and Data

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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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future