Data & Reporting Team Manager

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Calex UK, seeks a Data & Reporting Team Manager for its Milton Keynes facility. In this role, you will drive data architecture and reporting strategies, manage a team, and ensure high-quality data practices. This position promises significant responsibility and the opportunity to impact business decisions through data-driven insights. Ideal candidates will have extensive BI experience and a passion for data, along with strong leadership skills.

Benefits

25 Days Paid Annual Leave

Employee Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5+ years in business intelligence or data analytics.
• 3+ years managing a team.
• Proficient in BI tools and data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage BI tools and dashboards for performance tracking.
• Oversee data governance strategy.
• Lead a team of data professionals.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Science

Data Governance

Business Intelligence

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Science or Business Analytics

Master’s preferred

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Azure Data Factory

Tableau

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31.05.2025

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Job Description:

The Volkswagen Group UK National Learning Centre is the UK’s largest automotive training facility. Located in Milton Keynes, the centre is home to the Group’s training operations, developing our base of 26,000 retailer learners in the UK.Calex is the supplier of learning services, working in partnership with Volkswagen Group UK.

The role:

We are looking for a Data & Reporting Team Manager who is an expert in their field of Data Architecture / Data Science, with a proven record of delivering innovative solutions in a fast paced environment, a meticulous level of attention to detail and passion for creating robust, user centric data and reporting environments. This role will report directly to the Learning Operations Manager and manage a team of Data Engineers / Analysts.

We are looking for an individual that is:

• Collaborative and inspiring, and can work towards a common vision with a can-do attitude
• Flexible and adaptable and can demonstrate willingness to consider, adapt and adopt new approaches
• Accountable and reliable, with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively about progress and challenges
• Open and honest, with the ability to adjust communication style according to individual’s preferences

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Data / Reporting / Business Intelligence (BI):

• Develop and manage BI tools and dashboards to support organisational performance tracking, KPIs, and strategic goals
• Manage the data governance strategy to ensure high-quality, consistent, and secure data practices
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify BI needs and ensure delivery of relevant insights
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior managers on matters related to data strategy, educational impact, and business performance
• Design and maintain scalable data models and warehouse structures
• Full ownership of the end-to-end life cycle of all reports and data, including receiving briefs, developing, delivering and maintaining a full suite of BI products
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive cadence of stakeholder communication

Team Management

• Manage and motivate a small team consisting of a Senior Data Engineer and two Data Analysts
• Foster a culture of data literacy across the organisation through training and advocacy
• You will carry out regular one-to-ones, performance appraisals, coaching, mentoring and development according to individual training needs

Person Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Education Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or learning analytics
• 3+ years of experience Managing a Data & Reporting Team
• 3+ years of experience in stakeholder management
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development completion, demonstrating you are committed to enhancing your technical proficiency to maintain up to date knowledge of data and reporting best practices
• Able to demonstrate how you stay informed about the latest data and reporting trends and innovations, ensuring you remain current with the rapidly evolving landscape
• Proficient with Business Intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Looker) and data platforms (e.g., SQL, Snowflake, Google BigQuery)
• Experience with learning management systems (LMS) and education data standards (e.g., xAPI, LTI, SCORM)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to communicate complex insights clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• An effective communicator, with the ability to influence, negotiate and present at senior management level
• Familiarity with statistical and predictive modelling tools (e.g., R, Python)
• Experience in an education, EdTech, or training-focused organisation would be advantageous
• Project management certification (e.g., PMP, Agile) is an advantage
• Experience in designing and implementing data pipelines
• Experience of working with various data storage technologies and integrating data from different sources

Proficient in coding languages such as:

• SQL
• DAX
• M-code
• MySQL
• Basic Json
• SQL Database Schema and security
• Experience with database schemas and security

Extensive experience of working with:

• Azure Data Factory – Pipelines, Data Flows and Sink
• Azure Generation 2 Data Lake and Data Blobs
• Power Query
• Excel
• Experience of working with
• Power Apps
• MS Power Automate
• Sharepoint, Lists and File Handling

Our Calex Core Values

We are looking for an individual who aligns with our company core values:

• Caring & Supportive
• Welcoming & Inclusive
• Flexible & Adaptable
• Accountable & Reliable
• Healthy & Sustainable

If, like us, you strongly believe in learning that impacts personal and business performance, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please provide a full and up to date copy of your CV together with a covering letter detailing the skills you have that make you suitable for this role.

Salary & Benefits

Up to £60,000 pa dependent on experience.

25 Days Paid Annual Leave. Calex Employee Benefits Package (inc. High Street Discounts, Online GP, Welfare Scheme).

Pre-employment Checks

Calex will undertake the relevant/standard employment checks with any successful candidate. This includes contacting all nominated references, as well as checking candidate ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks (confirmation will be provided through the recruitment process). The nature of this role may necessitate that we undertake a DBS check.

Employment

The successful candidate will be employed by Calex UK (www.calexuk.com). Calex are a specialist automotive training provider and provide training staff and expertise including Trainers, Developers, Digital Learning Experts, and Administrators to Volkswagen Group UK. The successful candidate will join an established team, at the VWG National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes.

Although Calex UK is on the register of Worker and Temporary Worker licensed sponsors, there is not an opportunity of sponsor for this specific role.

Place of Work

VWG National Learning Centre, Wymbush, Milton Keynes.

We currently operate hybrid working with at least 60% of time in the National Learning Centre with the opportunity to work up to 40% remotely. Time spent in the office may change.

There will also be times when it may be necessary to work from alternative locations, e.g. VWG facilities and retailers, and other sites as necessary to perform the role.

Closing date: Sunday 8 June 2025

Unfortunately, we cannot respond to everyone. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days of the closing date, your application will not have been successful.