Head Of BI (MS, Azure Data Lake, Fabric, DW)

TXP; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Midlands based services provider is seeking a Head of BI to lead their Data Engineering team. This role involves overseeing the Azure Data Platform while spearheading the development of the data and reporting infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in BI leadership and Azure technologies. A supportive environment is offered, aiming for a first-class BI function.

Benefits

Generous bonus scheme

4% Pension

Life Insurance 3 x salary

25 days annual leave plus statutory

Medicash – includes discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Experience leading a BI function.
• Expertise in Azure BI architecture and Cloud services.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Fabric, SQL warehousing, Data Lakes, and Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and enhancement of data infrastructure.
• Oversee Azure Data Platform and related services.
• Drive the organization's Data/BI strategy and solutions.

Skills

Leading a BI function

Azure BI architecture expertise

Hands-on experience with Azure Fabric

SQL warehousing

Data Lakes

Databricks

Agile and Waterfall methods

Managing cross-functional teams

Technical BI background

Job description

Role

Head of BI

Salary

£70,000 - £80,000 PA Plus Bonus and Benefits

Location

Central Birmingham, West Midlands (Hybrid Working - 2 days per week onsite)

Overview

We are currently working with a leading Midlands based services provider who require a technically strong Senior BI Manager/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 challenges the business on what they need from the data and challenges 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 to 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.

Our client offers a good, supportive environment which is going through a major transformation driven by technology.

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 background

Benefits

• Generous and achievable bonus scheme
• 4% Pension
• Life Insurance 3 x salary
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory – 1 x extra day every year for the first 3 years
• Blue Light Card
• Medicash – includes discounted gym memberships etc.

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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