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 debbie.gough@hawk-3.com  or call Deb on 07557803946
Closing date is 9.5.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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