Business Performance Data Analytics Manager

weServed; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension with life assurance

Digital GP & health checks

Professional fees paid

Reservists leave

Job summary

Babcock International in Bristol is seeking a Business Performance Data Analytics Manager to lead a high-performing analytics capability across defence programmes. You will shape how performance data informs senior decisions and drive a culture of data-driven insight.

You will translate business objectives into an analytics roadmap, deliver high-quality reporting, visuals and forecasts, and develop your leadership potential within a world-class engineering organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data analytics teams in complex organisations.
• Strong reporting, visualization and performance metrics skills.
• Ability to translate business objectives into analytics roadmaps.
• Proven stakeholder influence to improve organisational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead PMO data analytics capability and best practices.
• Deliver BI and performance reporting for decision-making.
• Develop dashboards and forecasting solutions.
• Improve data quality and reporting processes.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

BI reporting

Analytics strategy

Influence

Tools

Data platforms

Automation

AI capabilities

Job description

Job Title: Business Performance Data Analytics Manager

Location: Stoke Gifford, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £71,600 depending on experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF76601

Turn Data Into Insight. Shape Decisions That Matter.

Do you want to help us in our mission, creating a safe and secure world together, whilst working on projects that are truly unique?

The Royal Navy rely on our engineering, project management and digital teams to keep their submarines at sea and submariners safe. They Protect our Nation and we help to Protect them.

At Babcock we have a true culture of opportunity – with business contracts that last decades and structured career development pathways that can take you in all kinds of directions; you will grow, develop, and achieve more than you ever thought possible. There has never been a better time for you to join Babcock Submarine Support and play your part in protecting the protectors.

The Role

As a Business Performance Data Analytics Manager, you'll lead the development of a high-performing data analytics capability supporting some of the UK's most significant defence and nuclear programmes. This is a unique opportunity to shape how performance data is used across complex, high-profile projects, helping senior leaders make informed decisions that drive successful outcomes.

You'll combine strategic thinking, leadership and technical expertise to translate business objectives into a clear analytics roadmap. By delivering high-quality reporting, visualisation and performance insights, you'll help embed a culture of data-driven decision-making across the Naval Nuclear portfolio while developing your own leadership and career potential within a world-class engineering organisation.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop the PMO data analytics capability, driving continuous improvement and establishing best practice across reporting and performance insight.
• Deliver high-quality business intelligence, analytics and performance reporting that supports informed decision-making at all levels.
• Develop and maintain data visualisation, reporting and forecasting solutions that enhance governance and business performance.
• Improve data quality, reporting processes and analytics tools to provide accurate, reliable and actionable insight.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing data analytics culture.

What you’ll need:

• Experience leading data analytics, business intelligence or performance reporting teams within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of reporting, data visualisation and performance management methodologies.
• Experience developing management information and analytics solutions for senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of modern analytics technologies, including data platforms, automation and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive organisational improvement through data-led insights.

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can demonstrate relatable experience and a great attitude then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be a sole UK National who is able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Our Benefits

We offer you fantastic total rewards, and the ability to have real flexibility - including working from home up to 3 days a week, and a ‘9 day fortnight’ working pattern. It’s what sits at the heart of our fantastic and friendly environment, where you’ll feel truly welcome.

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Contributory Pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock International has helped to defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing Date: 03/11/2026

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