Manager M1 – Analytics, AI and automation – maternity cover

British Business Bank plc; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

15% employer pension contribution

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Group Income Protection

Life assurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

British Business Bank plc is seeking a Manager M1 – Analytics, AI and automation on maternity cover to advance the organisation's data intelligence capabilities in a hybrid Sheffield/London setting.

The role will lead analytics, AI-enabled solutions and process automations, coordinating engineers and analytics SMEs to deliver high‑quality outputs that improve insight generation and operational efficiency, with responsibility for supporting Fabric migration plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead analytics, AI-enabled solutions and process automation to improve insight generation and efficiency.
• Coordinate day-to-day delivery with engineers and analytics SMEs to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Support adoption of AI capabilities within Microsoft Fabric and modern BI tools.
• Own discrete work packages feeding wider automation initiatives.
• Promote structured ways of working and effective monitoring within analytics delivery.
• Contribute to Fabric migration plans, balancing current and future state work.

Job description

Manager M1 – Analytics, AI and automation – maternity cover

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

Department: Change

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Sheffield

Compensation: £48,925 - £59,225 / year

Description

Location: Sheffield / London / Hybrid Working

(expectation that you will attend an office 2 days per week)

Contract: Fixed Term Contract - 12 months (maternity leave cover)

Hours: Full-time 37.5 hours per week/flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)

Salary: Up to £48,925 (Sheffield) / £59,225 (London) depending on experience

Closing date: 10th November 2026

THE ROLE

The Manager for Analytics and Automation will support the advancement of the organisation’s data intelligence capabilities by delivering high‑quality analytics, AI‑enabled solutions and process automations that improve insight generation and operational efficiency.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Analytics and Automation, the postholder will act as a key delivery lead, ensuring that the AI, automation and insight objectives set by the AD are translated into well‑executed, robust outputs for the organisation.

The role will work closely with a blended team of engineers and analytics SMEs, coordinating day‑to‑day delivery activity, supporting technical development, and ensuring that assigned work packages are completed to a high standard.

Responsible for supporting the adoption and effective use of AI capabilities within Microsoft Fabric and other modern BI tools—particularly in the delivery of scalable data products, process automations and insight‑driven solutions aligned to the organisation’s strategic priorities.

The Manager will contribute to the organisation’s innovation agenda by supporting ideation, facilitating business‑led discovery activity, helping coordinate innovation forums and taking ownership of discrete work packages that feed into wider agentic or automation initiatives.

The Manager will support the Associate Director in embedding a high‑performance culture by promoting structured ways of working, clear processes and effective operational monitoring within the analytics and automation delivery environment.

The role will support our Fabric migration plans factoring in a mixture of current state and future state focus.

Key Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
• 15% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
• Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more