Data Innovation & Automation Lead — Microsoft Fabric & AI

Coventry City Council

Coventry

On-site

GBP 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a Data Innovation and Automation Lead to drive the development and adoption of our Microsoft Fabric platform, unlocking the full value of data to improve resident outcomes.

This strategic leadership role will shape the Council's approach to modern data management, analytics and self-service capability, delivering an enterprise data platform and a roadmap for innovation across the organisation.

Qualifications

Significant experience delivering enterprise data and analytics solutions.
Strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric, including Power BI and modern analytics architectures.
Experience developing data strategies, governance frameworks and platform roadmaps.
Track record of delivering data-driven transformation, automation and service improvement initiatives.
Strong understanding of Azure, Microsoft data technologies and emerging AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development and continuous improvement of the Council's Microsoft Fabric environment.
Establish a modern, scalable and secure data platform that supports reporting, analytics, data science and AI capabilities.
Drive the adoption of self-service analytics, empowering staff to make better use of data in their day-to-day decision making.
Identify opportunities to use automation, advanced analytics and emerging technologies to improve services and reduce demand.
Work closely with senior leaders and service areas to develop innovative data-driven solutions to business challenges.
Lead the delivery of strategic data and insight projects using Agile approaches.
Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation.
Act as the Council's subject matter expert on modern data platforms, analytics and data-driven transformation.