Strategic Leader, Intelligence & Digital Transformation

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

Travel discounts

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice

Job summary

Wakefield Council in Wakefield is seeking a Strategic Lead for Intelligence and Systems Transformation to steer business intelligence, reporting and systems improvement across a large public sector organisation. You will drive strategic BI, data quality and system development, partnering with senior leaders and suppliers to deliver robust information and major transformation programmes.

This hybrid leadership role offers opportunities to influence decision making across the council, aligning

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business intelligence and performance management.
• Proven data analytics and reporting capabilities.
• Leads digital systems transformation and tech-enabled change.
• Experience with enterprise or case management systems.
• Strong stakeholder management and strategic influence.
• Ability to translate requirements into practical data solutions.
• Leads and develops professional teams.
• Works at strategic and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead BI, reporting and systems improvement functions.
• Shape data and digital systems to support decisions.
• Oversee strategic BI direction, data quality and development.
• Ensure information solutions deliver meaningful outcomes.
• Deliver management information, statutory reporting and dashboards.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and suppliers.
• Drive process improvement and value of data investments.
• Lead transformation initiatives in public sector.

Skills

BI & reporting

Data analytics

Systems leadership

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Transformation programmes

Requirements translation

Job description

Wakefield Council in Wakefield is seeking a Strategic Lead for Intelligence and Systems Transformation to steer business intelligence, reporting and systems improvement across a large public sector organisation. You will drive strategic BI, data quality and system development, partnering with senior leaders and suppliers to deliver robust information and major transformation programmes.

This hybrid leadership role offers opportunities to influence decision making across the council, aligning