Head of Data and BI

Head of Data and BI / York (3x per week) / 90k- 95k We''re hiring a Head of Data and BI to take full ownership of an established but evolving data function within a growing, commercially driven business.This is a hands-on leadership role, not a pure strategy position. You''ll operate as a player-manager, leading a small team while remaining close to the tech, delivery, and stakeholders.The environment is already strong, with a well-regarded Power BI estate, but now needs someone who can bring structure, prioritisation, and commercial impact. What do we need from you?Strong Power BI expertise (core to the environment)Solid experience with Azure, SQL, and ideally PythonProven ability to lead small teams while staying hands-onExperience working closely with senior stakeholdersAbility to prioritise workload and align data to business needs Role overviewYou''ll take ownership of a split data platform, including a large Power BI estate and a partially outsourced data warehouse.This role exists to bring:Clear ownership and directionBetter stakeholder engagement and prioritisationStronger focus on delivery and business outcomesYou''ll also act as a Data Product Owner, ensuring the team is solving the right problems, not just responding to requests. Key focus areasOwn and evolve the end-to-end BI and data platformLead a small team while remaining hands-on in deliveryDrive data-led decision making across the businessImprove stakeholder engagement and demand managementEnsure reliable ..... full job details .....