Head of Data & Insight for Commercial Services

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Reporting and Intelligence Lead to guide reporting, BI and data governance across Commercial and Procurement Services. You will transform complex data into strategic insights for senior leaders, driving data-driven performance and accountability.

You will lead a team, set a strategic reporting direction, and work across procurement and finance to improve data quality and information management while embedding continuous improvement and governance across the

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading business intelligence, performance reporting or data analytics functions within a complex organisation.
• Strong expertise in analysing large, complex datasets to generate strategic insight, identify trends and influence executive decision-making.
• Experience developing reporting frameworks, performance dashboards and management information for senior leadership and governance boards.
• A thorough understanding of data governance, data quality management and information standards, ensuring reliable and trusted reporting.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information into meaningful business insight for a wide range of audiences.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
• A relevant qualification in Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Information Management or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing reporting and intelligence team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Set the strategic direction for the performance reporting framework across Commercial and Procurement Services.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and BI to provide senior leaders with insights on performance, trends, risks and opportunities.
• Establish and maintain robust data governance, quality standards and reporting processes.
• Collaborate across procurement, finance and corporate teams to improve data quality and information management.
• Translate organisational priorities into effective reporting and intelligence solutions.
• Support governance, audit and assurance activities by providing reliable evidence and ensuring compliance with requirements.
• Champion data-led decision-making to measure progress against strategic priorities including value for money, social value, sustainability and growth.

Education

Business Intelligence

Data Analytics

Information Management

Job description

Birmingham City Council is seeking a Reporting and Intelligence Lead to guide reporting, BI and data governance across Commercial and Procurement Services. You will transform complex data into strategic insights for senior leaders, driving data-driven performance and accountability.

You will lead a team, set a strategic reporting direction, and work across procurement and finance to improve data quality and information management while embedding continuous improvement and governance across the