BI Manager

Reporting to the IT Director, this is a highly visible role that combines strategic direction with hands-on delivery. You will play a key role in shaping the organisation’s data strategy, enhancing reporting capability and identifying opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve efficiency and business performance., Business Intelligence & Data

• Develop and deliver the BI strategy, roadmap and reporting standards.
• Design, build and maintain Power BI dashboards, reports and semantic models.
• Develop and maintain Azure SQL data warehouse environments and reporting datasets.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and deliver meaningful insights.
• Improve data quality, governance, documentation and reporting accuracy.
• Automate reporting processes and optimise data models, SQL performance and reporting efficiency.
• Champion best practice across data, reporting and analytics.

AI, Automation & Innovation

• Support the development and execution of the organisation’s AI and automation strategy.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve productivity through technology.
• Deliver practical AI-driven and automation initiatives that create measurable business value.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to implement innovative solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.

Technology & Business Systems

• Contribute to broader technology and digital transformation initiatives.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend improvements that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with operational and business leaders to ensure systems and technology align with organisational needs.
• Support the ongoing optimisation and integration of core business systems.

We’re seeking a commercially minded BI professional who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders across the business., * Significant experience within Business Intelligence, Data Analytics or Data Management roles.

• Advanced SQL Server and Azure SQL expertise.
• Strong Power BI development experience, including DAX, Power Query and data modelling.
• Experience developing and maintaining data warehouses and reporting platforms.
• Proven ability to deliver reporting solutions that drive business performance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into practical and scalable data solutions., * Experience managing or mentoring BI, data or technical teams.
• Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Dataverse, Azure, Microsoft Fabric or Power Platform experience.
• Exposure to AI, automation, API integration or Python.
• Experience supporting digital transformation programmes.

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing benefits.
• Life assurance.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to shape and influence the future of data and analytics within a growing organisation.

Our client is a successful, technology-driven business operating within the transport and commercial services sector. Following a sustained period of growth and with ambitious expansion plans ahead, they are investing heavily in their data, analytics and digital capabilities.