We have been exclusively retained to recruit for a
Business Intelligence Lead (Power BI)
on a full-time, permanent basis with a
well-established retail tech business
that has been delivering trusted data-led solutions for many years and continues to evolve its BI capability to stay ahead of a fast-changing market. This is a role for a BI leader who enjoys being close to the data, leading from the front, and building a team that delivers clarity and confidence through insight.
This is a
hybrid role
, typically with 2-3 days in the office, near Newport Pagnell, close to J14 of the M1).
Due to the location, a
car and driving licence are essential
. Salary is competitive and comes with a performance related bonus and a range of benefits.
As the BI Lead, you’ll be:
Lead and develop a small team of BI Analysts, setting direction, priorities, and standards for delivery.
Take full ownership of the BI roadmap, ensuring insight and analytics underpin every operational and commercial decision.
Build and refine Power BI dashboards and Azure data models that turn complex retail data into actionable stories.
Explore automation and practical AI tools that save time and sharpen decision-making.
Collaborate across software, commercial, and operations teams to align BI with the company’s wider technology roadmap.
What you’ll bring
5+ years in BI, Data Analytics, or Data Engineering, including proven experience leading a team.
Deep working knowledge of Power BI and Azure Data Services (Data Factory, Synapse, etc.).
Strong commercial awareness and the confidence to communicate insight to senior stakeholders.
The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on technical delivery in a fast-paced SME environment.
Experience in retail tech, SaaS, or other data-driven product businesses would be an advantage.Solid grasp of data governance, integration, and best practice in visualisation
A curious, critical thinker who can influence at all levels
Ideally, experience working with
retail or technology-driven SaaS environments
Must be eligible to
live and work in the UK without restrictions
If you’re looking for an opportunity to deliver
insightful BI solutions that customers can truly act on
, while helping shape the
future data strategy
, please do apply today for a confidential discussion