Business Intelligence Lead

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wakefield is seeking a dynamic professional to lead and enhance Business Intelligence solutions. This role involves implementing the Council's strategy, focusing on automation and data visualisation, while managing corporate datasets and promoting effective analysis. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field along with strong expertise in Business Intelligence tools like Power BI and SQL. Join us to make a significant impact on our community while advancing your career.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for impactful work

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise and proven experience in Business Intelligence tools.
• Experience in data engineering and dataset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality Business Intelligence solutions.
• Implement the Council's Business Intelligence strategy, including automation and visualisation.
• Drive data engineering initiatives and manage corporate datasets.

Skills

Business Intelligence tools expertise

Data engineering

Dataset management

Automation

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in a related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Data visualisation platforms

Job description

Wakefield Council are on a journey to becoming a data and Intelligence led Council. To help us on this journey we are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead and support the delivery of high-quality Business Intelligence solutions across the Council. This is a unique opportunity to combine people-focused leadership with data-driven innovation, ensuring our services meet customer expectations and drive continuous improvement. The role will support the implementation of the Council's Business Intelligence strategy, including automation and visualisation and drive data engineering initiatives, managing corporate datasets and enabling effective analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the delivery of high-quality Business Intelligence solutions across the Council.
• Implement the Council's Business Intelligence strategy, including automation and visualisation.
• Drive data engineering initiatives, manage corporate datasets, and enable effective analysis.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in a related field.
• Strong technical expertise and proven experience in Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL, data visualisation platforms).
• Experience in data engineering, dataset management, and automation.

Benefits

Be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement. Opportunity to shape HR and BI services that make a real impact on our community. Supportive environment with ongoing professional development and training.