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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Business Intelligence Capability Lead - **Company:** 1st Central - **Location:** Haywards Heath, United Kingdom (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £95,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Business Logic, Microsoft Azure, Business Intelligence Development, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Mart, Data Presentation, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Software Engineering, Agentic-AI, Software Version Control, Databricks - **Published:** November 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://firstcentral.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Haywards-Heath/Principal-Business-Intelligence-Capability-Lead_JR103511/apply ## About the Role * Technical BI & Data Expertise: Expert in Power BI, SQL, ThoughtSpot and Databricks, with a strong understanding of semantic modelling, dimensional modelling, and reporting data structures. * Development & Data Engineering Practices: Experience of Azure DevOps, source control and CI/CD approaches for Business Intelligence development. * BI Strategy & Governance: You'll define and implement enterprise standards for semantic modelling, reporting, visualisation, development and governance. * AI-Enabled BI Delivery & Transformation: Demonstrable experience introducing AI-assisted or agentic development practices within analytics, software engineering or data environments. Able to identify opportunities to automate manual activities, redesign delivery processes and drive adoption of AI technologies that improve productivity, quality and speed of delivery. * Dashboard Design & Data Storytelling: Expert dashboard and visualisation design capabilities, with a strong focus on storytelling and user experience. * Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. * Planning, Organisation & Delivery: Able to operate with minimal direction and manage competing priorities effectively, good time management and organisation skills., * Experience designing, developing and implementing enterprise-scale Business Intelligence and analytics solutions end-to-end. * Experience developing and governing self-service BI capabilities within a large organisation, including designing reusable semantic layers and certified reporting assets. * Ability to create simplicity from complex business and technical requirements. * Strong technical leadership and decision-making capabilities. * Ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of standards and best practices. * A passion for developing capability in others through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing. * Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language. * Resilient and comfortable making decisions in demanding and ambiguous situations. * Highly trustworthy and able to operate with integrity and discretion at all times. * Ability to bring together multiple viewpoints and stakeholder perspectives to create agreed solutions and standards. * Energetic, proactive and capable of driving continuous improvement across the BI function * Knowledge of FCA requirements (including individual responsibilities in relation to Consumer Duty), * Expert Power BI development skills, including DAX, semantic modelling and performance optimisation. * Deep technical knowledge and experience of ThoughtSpot and Databricks BI components * Advanced SQL programming and analytical skills ideally applied in a Databricks environment. * Experience of Azure DevOps, source control and CI/CD approaches for Business Intelligence development. * Strong understanding of dimensional modelling, Kimball methodologies and reporting data structures. * Expert dashboard and visualisation design capabilities, with a strong focus on storytelling and user experience. * Able to operate with minimal direction and manage competing priorities effectively. * Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills. * Good communication skills, both verbal and written * Good time management and organisation skills Behaviours * Self-motivated and enthusiastic * An organised and proactive approach * Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team * A flexible approach and positive attitude * Strives to drive business improvements to contribute to the success of the business ## Description * You'll provide technical leadership and governance for the organisation's Business Intelligence and analytics capability. * You'll define and implement enterprise standards for semantic modelling, reporting, visualisation, development and governance. * You'll ensure BI solutions are scalable, reusable, performant and aligned with business priorities and data strategy. * You'll champion self-service analytics through the design of reusable semantic models, data marts and certified analytical assets. * You'll drive consistency in KPI definitions, business logic and reporting practices across the organisation. * You'll maximise value from investments in Power BI, ThoughtSpot, Databricks and related analytics technologies. * You'll maintain strategic oversight of the BI and analytics landscape, identifying opportunities for standardisation, simplification and reuse. * You'll lead the evolution of enterprise reporting frameworks, certification processes and dashboard design standards. * You'll provide technical coaching, mentoring and thought leadership to BI practitioners across central and federated teams. * You'll partner with Data Engineering, Architecture and business stakeholders to shape analytics roadmaps and delivery priorities. * You'll act as the organisation's senior technical authority and escalation point for Business Intelligence and analytics solutions. * You'll comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times * You'll ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times