National AI Awards 2025Discover AI's trailblazers! Join us to celebrate innovation and nominate industry leaders.

Nominate & Attend

Data & Analytics Lead

Halesowen
1 week ago
Create job alert

Data & Analytics Lead
Halesowen - Hybrid

£65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Data & Analytics professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Applause IT are partnering with a growing organisation in the care and education sector that's investing in its digital future. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the data and analytics function, helping to shape strategy and build platforms from the ground up.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and evolve the company's reporting hub and data warehouse strategy
Design and implement scalable ETL and reporting processes using SQL and Power BI
Facilitate insight and cohesion across key departments - from finance and operations to compliance and quality
Drive data governance, accuracy and best practices across the business
Mentor and develop a small but growing data team
Work closely with senior leadership to influence decision-making with dataWhat we're looking for:

Proven experience working across both data engineering and analytics
Strong SQL and Power BI skills - hands-on experience with modern data tools and reporting platforms
A background in SMEs or high-growth environments where you've had to wear multiple hats
A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate data to non-technical stakeholders
Experience with TimeXtender or similar ETL platforms (nice to have, not essential)Why this role?

Join an organisation making a real difference in people's lives
Play a lead role in shaping a modern data function
Plenty of autonomy and direct access to decision-makers
Hybrid working with the chance to influence real-world impactThis is the perfect role for a self-starter who enjoys building, leading and making a genuine contribution to how data is used to drive performance and quality.

Data & Analytics Lead - Halesowen - Hybrid - £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Data Analytics Service Delivery Manager

Azure Data Architect

Cyber Data Engineer

Cyber Data Engineer

Senior Analytics Manager

Data Analytics Manager

National AI Awards 2025

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

The Ultimate Assessment-Centre Survival Guide for Data Science Jobs in the UK

Assessment centres for data science positions in the UK are designed to replicate the multifaceted challenges of real-world analytics teams. Employers combine psychometric assessments, coding tests, statistical reasoning exercises, group case studies and behavioural interviews to see how you interpret data, build models, communicate insights and collaborate under pressure. Whether you’re specialising in predictive modelling, NLP or computer vision, this guide provides a step-by-step roadmap to excel at every stage and secure your next data science role.

Top 10 Mistakes Candidates Make When Applying for Data-Science Jobs—And How to Avoid Them

Trying to land your next data-science role? Avoid the ten most common mistakes UK candidates make—complete with practical fixes, expert tips and vetted resources to help you secure that offer. Introduction From real-time analytics teams in London fintechs to AI research labs in Cambridge, demand for data-science talent has never been hotter. Yet recruiters scanning CVs on boards like DataCareer’s UK data-engineering & data-science feed still reject most applicants long before interview—usually for mistakes that take minutes to fix. Below you’ll find the ten costliest errors we see, each paired with an actionable remedy and a trusted link for deeper reading. Bookmark this checklist before you press Apply.

Top 10 Best UK Universities for Data Science Degrees (2025 Guide)

Discover ten of the strongest UK universities for Data Science degrees in 2025. Compare entry requirements, course content, research strength and industry links to choose the right programme for you. Data is the currency of the modern economy, and professionals who can wrangle, model and interpret vast datasets are in demand across every sector—from biotechnology and finance to sport and public policy. UK universities have been at the forefront of statistics, artificial intelligence and large-scale computing for decades, making the country a prime destination for aspiring data scientists. Below, we profile ten institutions whose undergraduate or postgraduate pathways excel in data science. Although league tables vary each year, these universities have a proven record of excellence in teaching, research and industry collaboration.