Business Intelligence Developer

Block MB; London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £70,000 + bonus

Opportunity to define and lead the data function

Autonomy and impact in a scaling business

Job summary

A UK-based tech start-up is seeking a Head of Data to shape their data strategy and deliver actionable insights. The role offers autonomy and the chance to directly impact the company's commercial growth, working with tools like Python and Power BI. A salary of up to £70,000 plus bonuses is on offer for the right candidate, who should have a strong background in data science and analytics.

Qualifications

• Strong background in data science, analytics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Power BI/Excel.
• Ability to design and implement data models, algorithms, or forecasting tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the company’s data strategy, from design to implementation.
• Analyse large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Build predictive models to forecast sales, demand, and customer behaviours.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enable smarter business decisions.

Skills

Data science

Analytics

Python

Power BI

Excel

Communication

Tools

Python

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Overview

Head of Data - Building Tech Teams Globally - AI and Data Enthusiast — London (Hybrid / Flexible Working).

About the Company

We are partnered with a rapidly growing UK-based start-up specialising in the supply of high-quality raw materials for two critical industries: UV-curing and nutraceuticals. Operating in a highly niche sector has enabled the business to achieve strong profitability, generating over £5m revenue in just 8 years, with plans to scale to £8m next year.

The Opportunity

With a wealth of historic sales and order data at their disposal, the business is now seeking a bright and ambitious technologist to help unlock the value of this information. This is a fantastic chance to shape the company’s data strategy from the ground up, delivering actionable insights, predictive models, and tools that will directly impact commercial growth.

You’ll have the autonomy to explore and implement best-fit technologies, processes, and solutions, while working closely with senior stakeholders to drive data-led decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the company’s data strategy, from design to implementation.
• Analyse large datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities.
• Build predictive models to forecast sales, demand, and customer behaviours.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to enable smarter business decisions.
• Work with existing tools (Python, Power BI, Excel) while exploring new technologies to enhance capability.
• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to translate data into tangible business outcomes.
• Leveraging the latest tools in AI for efficiency and speed

Qualifications

• Strong background in data science, analytics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with Power BI / Excel.
• Ability to design and implement data models, algorithms, or forecasting tools.
• A commercially minded problem-solver, able to translate technical insights into business value.
• Self-starter who thrives in a scaling start-up environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Technology, Information and Media

Benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 + bonus.
• The chance to define and lead the data function in a profitable, scaling business.
• Autonomy, impact, and the opportunity to shape the future of data within the organisation.