Analytics and Business Intelligence Manager

England Rugby; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

England Rugby is seeking an Analytics and Business Intelligence Manager to join its Strategy and Transformation team in the UK. You will design and lead Tableau dashboards, drive data literacy, and translate complex datasets into clear insights for executives.

You will manage data projects end-to-end, ensure governance and privacy compliance, and foster a data-driven culture across multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills, including complex queries across relational databases.
• Proven dashboard development expertise in Tableau or a similar BI tool.
• Understanding of statistical methods and their application to business problems.
• Experience translating data into meaningful insight for non-analytical audiences, with examples of influencing decisions.
• An experienced project manager who can run projects independently from start to finish.
• An outstanding communicator and collaborator who can manage upwards and work across multi-function teams.
• Desirable: Python or R, Tableau certification and experience presenting to boards or executive teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and own a suite of intuitive Tableau dashboards and self-serve tools, improving them based on feedback and usage.
• Build data literacy across the business so colleagues can explore dashboards confidently.
• Analyse complex datasets on players, volunteers, fans and the wider game to identify trends and patterns.
• Turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations and stories for executive one-pagers, board papers and presentations.
• Lead and manage projects, shaping requirements with stakeholders and presenting insight to senior management.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency, compliance with data privacy laws and embed data governance frameworks.
• Own the long-term workplan for data projects and manage data suppliers to maximise value.
• Shape a data-driven culture through the RFU's data community.

Skills

SQL

Tableau

Storytelling

Project management

Communication

Python or R (Desirable)

Tools

Tableau

Python

Job description

The RFU is looking for an Analytics and Business Intelligence Manager to join its Strategy and Transformation team. The RFU aims to put data-driven decisions at its centre as it delivers its new strategy, Plan 2030: More than a game.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Strategic Insights Manager, you will help build a deeper understanding of players, volunteers and fans by combining expert analysis, thoughtful visualisation and compelling storytelling. You will lead data and insight projects from start to finish, working with colleagues across the RFU and external partners, to inform strategic priorities and support effective ROI tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and own a suite of intuitive Tableau dashboards and self-serve tools, improving them based on feedback and usage
• Build data literacy across the business so colleagues can explore dashboards confidently
• Analyse complex datasets on players, volunteers, fans and the wider game to identify trends and patterns
• Turn findings into clear, actionable recommendations and stories for executive one-pagers, board papers and presentations
• Lead and manage projects, shaping requirements with stakeholders and presenting insight to senior management
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency, compliance with data privacy laws and embed data governance frameworks
• Own the long-term workplan for data projects and manage data suppliers to maximise value
• Shape a data-driven culture through the RFU's data community

About You

• Strong SQL skills, including writing complex queries across relational databases
• Proven dashboard development expertise in Tableau or a similar BI tool
• Understanding of statistical methods and their application to business problems
• Experience translating data into meaningful insight for non-analytical audiences, with examples of influencing decisions
• An experienced project manager who can run projects independently from start to finish
• An outstanding communicator and collaborator who can manage upwards and work across multi-function teams
• Desirable: Python or R, Tableau certification and experience presenting to boards or executive teams

Key Details

• Location: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, with some flexibility to work from home; occasional travel
• Contract/hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week
• Closing date: 5 November 2026 at 15:00 (first-round interviews w/c 16 November)