Head of BI / Business Intelligence (Microsoft, Azure, Fabric)

TXP; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading services provider is seeking a Head of BI based in Central Birmingham. The role involves leading the design and enhancement of the data and reporting infrastructure while overseeing the Azure Data Platform. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership skills, possess expertise in Azure BI architecture, and have a track record in managing BI functions and teams. This position offers a salary between £70,000 and £80,000, along with an achievable bonus and great benefits.

Benefits

Achievable bonus

Great benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Leading a BI function with demonstrated expertise.
• Hands-on with Azure Fabric and SQL warehousing.
• Experienced in MI/BI product development and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and enhancement of data and reporting infrastructure.
• Oversee the Azure Data Platform and related services.
• Drive the BI strategy and data solutions.

Skills

Experience leading a BI function

Expertise in Azure BI architecture and Cloud services

Hands-on experience with Azure Fabric, SQL warehousing, DataLakes, Databricks

Track record in MI/BI product development using Agile and Waterfall methods

Experience managing cross-functional teams and sprint activities

Experience in leading a BI team and a business through the development and transition to a Data Lake/Factory/Warehouse

Technical BI development/architect background

Job description

Role: Head of BI

Start: January/February 2026

Full Time, Permanent

£70,000 - £80,000 Plus Achievable Bonus & Great Benefits

Location: Central Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid Working)

We are currently working with a leading services provider who require a technically strong, Midlands based Head of BI with a good understanding of Azure Data and Data Engineering tools.

Working as a key member of a newly formed Data Engineering team, the successful candidate will lead the design, development, and ongoing enhancement of the client's data and reporting infrastructure. You will be the strategic owner of the Azure Data Platform, overseeing services such as Azure Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Data Factory, Databricks, and Power BI. The technical focus is all Microsoft, primarily Azure so any Fabric experience would be very beneficial.

Our client is looking for someone who is going to lead the function, and has previous experience doing this. Someone who really understands data and what it can be used for and challenge the business on what they need from the data and challenge the teams to produce the most effective data outputs for the business need so that it can improve and become a first-class function.

You will need to be able to drive the direction of how data works for the organisation and the overall Data/BI strategy, design solutions that fit, and demonstrate what value data can bring to the company if it is used effectively.

A technical background is essential to be able understand and bridge the gap between the Data Team and the Business environment so that the two collaborate effectively and are challenged both ways. Someone who can understand and appreciate both the technical side and the business strategy side.

Skills & experience required:

• Experience leading a BI function
• Expertise in Azure BI architecture and Cloud services
• Hands-on experience with Azure Fabric, SQL warehousing, DataLakes, Databricks
• Track record in MI/BI product development using Agile and Waterfall methods
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and sprint activities
• Experience in leading a BI team and a business through the development and transition to a Data Lake/Factory/Warehouse
• Technical BI development/architect background

If your profile demonstrates strong and recent experience in the above areas - please submit your application ASAP to Jackie Dean at TXP for consideration.

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