Business Intelligence Manager - Data Insights

Are you an experienced Business Intelligence leader with a passion for turning data into strategic action?, As the Business Intelligence Manager - Data Insights, you will provide strategic leadership across data analytics, business intelligence, labour market intelligence, AI and data governance. Leading a multidisciplinary team of Analysts, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers and Data Governance specialists, you will play a pivotal role in transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business performance and strategic decision-making.

Working closely with senior leaders, operational teams and Directors, you will develop and deliver insight strategies, establish governance frameworks, oversee advanced analytics initiatives and champion the use of AI and emerging technologies to create measurable business value., Business Intelligence Managers lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, creating a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. You’ll coach and develop specialist teams while ensuring resources are prioritised effectively to deliver organisational objectives., You’ll oversee the delivery of strategic insight and analytics that support business growth, operational performance and customer outcomes. This includes developing KPI frameworks, driving performance reviews, conducting root-cause analysis and translating complex information into clear recommendations for stakeholders., You’ll provide leadership across reporting, analytics, data science and machine learning activities, ensuring teams deliver robust, insightful and business-focused solutions using modern technologies such as Power BI, SQL, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks and advanced analytical tools.

• Degree-level qualification in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Business Analytics or a related discipline.
• Significant experience within a senior Data, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Insight or Performance function.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams including Analysts, Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers and Data Governance professionals.
• Experience developing and delivering data, analytics or insight strategies aligned to organisational objectives.
• Strong understanding of KPI frameworks, operational performance management and business reporting.
• Experience presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership and executive audiences.
• Experience leading data governance, data quality and organisational improvement initiatives., * Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Demonstrable experience translating complex datasets into actionable business recommendations that drive measurable outcomes.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, ownership, stewardship and compliance principles.
• Experience working with modern analytics and visualisation tools including Power BI, SQL, Azure, Snowflake and Databricks.
• Understanding of data science, machine learning, predictive analytics and AI-driven solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience managing multiple priorities and projects.
• Knowledge of GDPR, information governance and data protection requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Willingness and ability to travel to operational sites across the UK., * Experience leading organisation-wide Data Governance programmes or establishing governance frameworks.
• Experience managing Labour Market Intelligence, Economic Insight or External Market Analysis functions.
• Experience within employment services, recruitment, welfare-to-work, skills, education or public sector environments.
• Experience developing enterprise-wide data strategies and transformation roadmaps.
• Experience supporting organisational transformation and continuous improvement programmes through insight and analytics.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Amazon Redshift or Google BigQuery.
• Experience overseeing the deployment of AI, machine learning or advanced analytics solutions into production environments.
• Professional qualifications in Project, Programme or Change Management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, MSP).
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• Experience representing a Data, Analytics or Business Intelligence function at senior leadership, client or external stakeholder forums.
• Proven track record of driving innovation and organisational value through data, insight and technology.

We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Alongside a competitive salary, Reed in Partnership offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development, including:

• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Reed Pension Scheme
• Award-winning Management & Leadership training
• Professional & Personal Development Funds
• Bi-annual pay reviews
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to a wide range of Reed in Partnership employee benefits

Plus much more!

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping how data, insight and artificial intelligence are used across a large and purpose-driven organisation. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making while helping deliver positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve., £65,000-£75,000, * Career Advancement: From our award winning Management & Leadership Development Programmes, to our fantastic Personal & Professional Development funds, you will have the opportunity to grow your career and skills with Reed in Partnership. Due to the very nature of our business and diversity of the services we deliver, progression opportunities are never far away.

• Team Dynamics: We use our company values to ensure this is a great place to work for everybody. You’ll be part of a team that lives and breathes our values of being Fair, Open & Honest, Taking Ownership and Working Together.
• Benefits and Perks: Alongside a generous base salary, and great flexibility with your working schedule, you will have access to the full range of excellent Reed in Partnership benefits.

Reed in Partnership’s Employability Division positively transforms lives by helping individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or facing barriers such as health conditions, disabilities and caring responsibilities to move into sustainable employment. Through tailored support, skills development and employer engagement, we have supported hundreds of thousands of people on their journey into work.

As we continue to evolve our data and technology capabilities, we are looking for an exceptional Business Intelligence Manager - Data Insights to lead our Data, Insights & Analytics function and help shape the future of evidence-based decision making across the organisation.