Head of Data Analytics & Performance (Hybrid)

Babcock International; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 64,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Professional fees paid

Reservist leave

Job summary

Babcock International is recruiting a Business Performance Data Analytics Manager to lead a PMO analytics capability and translate business objectives into a clear analytics roadmap. You will deliver reporting, insights and dashboards to support strategic decisions across major UK defence programmes.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on analytics, aiming to embed a data-driven culture and enable senior stakeholders to make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data analytics, business intelligence or performance reporting teams within a complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of reporting, data visualisation and performance management methodologies.
• Experience developing management information and analytics solutions for senior stakeholders.
• Understanding of modern analytics technologies, including data platforms, automation and emerging artificial intelligence capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive organisational improvement through data-led insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the PMO data analytics capability, driving continuous improvement and establishing best practice across reporting and performance insight.
• Deliver high-quality business intelligence, analytics and performance reporting that supports informed decision-making at all levels.
• Develop and maintain data visualisation, reporting and forecasting solutions that enhance governance and business performance.
• Improve data quality, reporting processes and analytics tools to provide accurate, reliable and actionable insight.
• Coach and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing data analytics culture.

Skills

Data analytics leadership

BI / reporting

Stakeholder influence

Data visualization

Performance management

Team coaching

Tools

Data platforms

Automation tools

AI capabilities

Job description

Babcock International is recruiting a Business Performance Data Analytics Manager to lead a PMO analytics capability and translate business objectives into a clear analytics roadmap. You will deliver reporting, insights and dashboards to support strategic decisions across major UK defence programmes.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on analytics, aiming to embed a data-driven culture and enable senior stakeholders to make informed decisions.