Data & AI Solutions Lead We’re working with a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of digital transformation. They are seeking a Data & AI Solutions Lead to drive innovation across Power BI, CoPilot and AI-driven reporting initiatives. This is a newly created role designed for someone passionate about turning data into actionable insight and enabling smarter, faster business decisions through intelligent automation. The Opportunity As the Data & AI Solutions Lead, you’ll take ownership of the organisation’s data reporting ecosystem – defining and implementing semantic data models, Power BI solutions and CoPilot integration. You’ll act as the go-to expert for business-wide data reporting needs, ensuring consistent governance, high-quality insights, and the adoption of AI-enabled tools to optimise performance. Working collaboratively with both internal teams and third-party partners, you’ll lead projects that deliver measurable business value through innovation, automation and data-driven strategy. Key Responsibilities Define, develop and maintain semantic data models to support Power BI reporting and CoPilot for Power BI insights. Ensure all models are well-governed and serve as a single source of truth for the organisation. Lead the design and delivery of Power BI dashboards, reports and data connections. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to strengthen data governance frameworks and ensure compliance. Partner with a third-party consultancy for Microsoft Fabric expertise, architecture and governance guidance. Design and deploy CoPilot agents that deliver tangible business benefits. Act as the technical mentor for Power BI and CoPilot users across the business, promoting best practice and adoption. Analyse business systems to identify opportunities for optimisation using AI and automation. Recommend and implement enhancements or new solutions to support business growth. About You You’ll be an experienced data professional with a passion for building scalable, intelligent reporting environments. You combine strong technical skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, simplify complexity and drive change. Skills & Experience Required Proven background in Power BI development and semantic modelling. Strong understanding of data governance, DAX and Power Query. Experience working with SQL and relational databases. Familiarity with Microsoft CoPilot for Power BI and CoPilot agent development. Excellent communication skills, able to mentor technical and non-technical users. Experience in system analysis and using AI tools to enhance business processes. Knowledge of ERP systems and related data structures is advantageous. Key Attributes Self-motivated and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing abilities. Comfortable translating complex requirements into practical, high-impact solutions. The Details Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid – typically 2 days a week on site) Travel: Occasional travel to other UK sites Salary: Competitive benefits