Head of Business Intelligence and Data Analytics

- Develop and implement the Colleges 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.