BI Lead

Posted 09 June 2026
Salary 34.31
LocationShrewsbury SY1 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Technology / IT / Internet
ReferenceRQ1738936

Job description

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

  • This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at leading the delivery of high-quality business intelligence, data analysis, and insights to support Adults and Housing services. The position ensures that senior leaders are equipped with accurate, timely, and meaningful data to drive decision-making, service improvement, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the main point of contact for all business intelligence, performance, and data-related matters within Adults and Housing services.
  • Lead the development and delivery of data insights to support strategic decision-making, service transformation, and improvement programs.
  • Provide senior leadership with high-quality analysis, reports, and intelligence to inform planning and operational performance.
  • Lead on forecasting, demand modeling, and trend analysis to improve service planning and prioritization.
  • Oversee and drive improvements in data quality, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and reliability of information.
  • Act as the lead for inspections and reviews, ensuring data readiness and supporting evidence-based reporting.

Requirements

  • Essential Experience Required
    • Significant experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or performance management.
    • Experience working in a complex environment, ideally within the public sector, Adult Social Care, or Housing services.
    • Proven experience leading teams and managing staff performance.
  • Essential Qualifications Required
    • Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as Data Analytics, Statistics, Business Intelligence, or similar.
    • Strong technical skills in data analysis tools and reporting platforms (e.g., Power BI, SQL, Excel).
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly and meaningfully.

Additional Information

  • Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  • Basic DBS required.
  • We work on a bi-weekly schedule.
The role closes soon, apply ASAP.