Head of Business Intelligence & Data Analytics

This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic leader with higher educational experience who will be responsible for delivering business intelligence, analytics, and reporting services that support evidence-based decision-making and institutional performance. You will be required to lead the development of data strategy, governance frameworks, and advanced analytics capabilities to enable data-driven planning and operational excellence across the business., Data Strategy & Data Governance Power BI (Dashboards, Data Models, Visualisation) Data Transformation & Automation (Alteryx) Cloud Data Platforms (AWS) KPI Development & Performance Analytics Higher Education Data & Regulatory Reporting (OfS, HESA) Strategic Planning, Forecasting & Scenario Analysis Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication, Develop and implement the College's Data Strategy, establishing institution-wide data standards, definitions, and governance frameworks. Champion data quality, records management, and regulatory compliance aligned with sector requirements (e.g., OfS, HESA). Establish and maintain a single source of truth through robust data architecture, reporting standards, and governance processes. Align analytics and reporting initiatives with institutional strategy, performance management, and planning priorities. Lead the design and delivery of business intelligence solutions using Power BI, including dashboards, reports, and semantic data models. Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor institutional KPIs, operational performance, and strategic metrics. Deliver advanced data analysis, benchmarking, and scenario modelling to support strategic planning and forecasting. Provide complex analytics and insights on key performance indicators, including league tables, National Student Survey results, and regulatory metrics. Manage the annual reporting cycle and ensure continuous improvement of institutional reporting frameworks. Utilise Power BI, Alteryx, and modern data platforms to transform and deliver actionable insights. Work with cloud-based data architectures (e.g., AWS) and collaborate with data engineering teams to enhance analytics capabilities. Develop scalable data models, visualisations, and reporting frameworks that support enterprise-wide decision-making. Partner with senior leadership, academic schools, and professional services (IT, Finance, HR, Registry) to understand business needs and translate them into analytics solutions. Communicate complex insights through intuitive dashboards, data visualisations, and executive-level reporting. Promote data literacy and evidence-led decision-making across the organisation. Build, lead, and develop a team of data analysts and planning specialists. Mentor team members, supporting professional development and high-performance delivery. Foster a collaborative culture that prioritises innovation, data quality, and analytical excellence.Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work 2-3 days in the London office. Previous higher education sector experience is required.