Head of Data Analytics

Harvey Nash; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is seeking an experienced Head of Data Analytics to lead a growing analytics function delivering large-scale services across Scotland. The role combines people leadership with hands-on data strategy and cloud data engineering using Microsoft Fabric.

You'll own the data platform underpinning reporting and decision-making, guiding a team of analysts while actively designing, developing, and operating data solutions built on Microsoft Fabric.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within Data Analytics, Data Engineering, or BI.
• Hands-on with Microsoft Fabric or similar cloud data platform.
• Strong SQL and practical Python skills.
• Expertise in Power BI, semantic modelling, and reporting delivery.
• Experience with data quality, governance, reconciliation, and assurance.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive value from data.
• Experience delivering reliable analytics and reporting solutions.
• CRM integrations experience (desirable)
• Git-based development and release practices (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a Data Analytics team with coaching and technical direction.
• Own and evolve a Microsoft Fabric-based data platform.
• Design, implement, and maintain data ingestion, transformation, and reporting solutions.
• Build and manage data pipelines across APIs, CRM platforms, and critical systems.
• Deliver trusted Power BI reporting and semantic models for strategic decisions.
• Drive data governance, quality, security and best practices across the org.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape data strategy and maximise value.
• Balance operational support with strategic projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Microsoft Fabric

SQL

Python

Power BI

Semantic modelling

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

Analytics delivery

CRM integrations

Tools

Git

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Head of Data Analytics to lead a growing analytics function within a purpose-driven organisation that delivers large-scale services across Scotland.

This is a leadership role with a strong hands-on technical element, ideal for someone who enjoys combining people leadership, data strategy, and modern cloud data engineering.

You'll take ownership of the data platform that underpins business reporting and decision‑making, leading a team of analysts while remaining actively involved in the design, development, and operation of data solutions built on Microsoft Fabric.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and developing a Data Analytics team, providing coaching, mentoring, and technical direction.
• Owning and evolving a Microsoft Fabric‑based data platform.
• Designing and maintaining data ingestion, transformation, and reporting solutions.
• Building and managing data pipelines across APIs, CRM platforms, and other business‑critical systems.
• Delivering trusted Power BI reporting and semantic models to support strategic decision‑making.
• Driving data governance, quality assurance, security, and best practice across the organisation.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to shape data strategy and identify opportunities to maximise business value from data.
• Managing the balance between operational support, strategic projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven leadership experience within a Data Analytics, Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence function.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric or a comparable cloud data platform.
• Strong SQL and practical Python skills.
• Expertise in Power BI, semantic modelling, and reporting delivery.
• Experience managing data quality, governance, reconciliation, and assurance processes.
• Ability to engage and influence senior business stakeholders.
• Experience delivering reliable, business‑critical analytics and reporting solutions.

Desirable

• Experience with CRM and API integrations.
• Knowledge of Git‑based development, release management, and source control practices.
• Experience working within complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to lead a highly visible analytics function where data plays a critical role in operational performance, strategic planning, and service delivery. You'll have the chance to shape the future data landscape, influence business decisions at a senior level, and work with modern technologies including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, SQL, and Python.