Reporting to: Consulting Director/Co-Founder
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 Salary: Competitive
Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus 4 Work-Life Balance Days, Private Medical Insurance, Group Life Assurance, Bonus Scheme
Location: Hybrid - Homeworking with travel to Venture and client sites
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a Practice Lead/Principal Consultant to lead our Data & Analytics Business Unit. This is a senior leadership position at the forefront of Venture's strategy, responsible for driving our data vision, shaping client solutions, and leading delivery excellence.
You next Venture:
At Venture, we're redefining digital transformation. Since launching in 2022, we've specialised in delivering cutting-edge Microsoft-powered solutions that create meaningful impact across industries.
We're a consultancy that puts people at the core - our clients, our team, and our communities. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a capable, motivated Data & Analytics Practice Lead to help deliver innovative solutions and drive client success.
You'll join a collaborative, supportive team where curiosity is encouraged, ownership is valued, and your growth is a priority.
We're committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where fresh perspectives fuel innovation. No matter your background - your voice matters here.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Head up Venture's Data & Analytics practice, defining and executing the growth strategy.Lead complex data transformation programmes for enterprise clients, ensuring best-in-class delivery.
* Act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders on data, AI, and analytics strategy.
* Mentor, build, and grow a high-performing consulting team.Work across industries to design and deliver modern Microsoft-based data platforms and analytics solution that drive business transformation.
* Drive business development and pre-sales - shaping proposals, presenting solutions to clients, owning key relationships, and helping to build a sustainable pipeline to scale the practice.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and own the roadmap for the growth of Venture's Data & Analytics Practice.
* Lead client engagements from discovery to delivery across large-scale transformation programmes.
* Architect and design solutions leveraging:Microsoft Fabric & Power BI for enterprise reporting and self-service analytics.
* Data Warehousing, Big Data, and Cloud-native development approaches.
* Copilot and AI capabilities to drive intelligent automation and insights.
* Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and Power Platform integration.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (ERP, CRM, Power Platform) to deliver end-to-end business outcomes.
* Stay ahead of Microsoft's product roadmap and industry trends, embedding innovation into client solutions.
* Represent Venture as a thought leader in the Microsoft ecosystem, speaking at events and contributing to partner development.
What You'll Bring:
Essential
* Proven track record in leading Data & Analytics transformations at scale (8+ years).
* Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data services, and modern data architectures.
* Strong background in Data Warehousing, Big Data, AI/ML, and intelligent automation.
* Excellent consulting and stakeholder management skills - able to influence at C-level.
Desirable
* Experience working with Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations and/or Power Platform.
* Demonstrated success in large-scale, multi-industry business transformations.
* Leadership experience in building and scaling consulting practices.
* Microsoft certifications across Data & AI and/or Dynamics are highly desirable.
Why Join Venture?
People are at the heart of everything we do - it's one of our core values. At Venture, we believe that by supporting our people to thrive, we create the conditions for great work, strong relationships, and long-term success.
We're a fast-growing consultancy where your career can grow alongside the business. You'll have the chance to:
* Work on high-impact, innovative projects with the latest Microsoft technologies
* Be part of shaping our Data & Analytics offering as we scale
* Grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment that values wellbeing and development
We've built a culture where collaboration, care, and curiosity are part of daily life and where your ideas and contribution truly matter.