Business Intelligence and Data Engineering Manager (Internal only)

RNLI
Dorset
1 year ago
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Internal vacancy The RNLI actively promotes continuous development within the organisation and is only seeking applications from current RNLI employees and volunteers at this time. If this position is not filled internally it may be re-advertised openly. LI-DNI The Role: As the Business Intelligence and Data Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for defining and leading our BI & data engineering and power platform team. You will build a catalogue of stable and reusable integrations and data pipelines alongside curating trusted data sets for self-service data and insight. You will enhance and promote DataOps working methods in the right places and inspire others across the institution to care about their data. Key Responsibilities: Inspire, lead, and develop a team of power platform, Business Intelligence (BI), and data engineering specialists. Advocate for the power of good data management and demonstrate the benefit of good quality information flow in decision-making. Act as a data ambassador, educating and influencing at all levels to support the RNLI on its journey to being increasingly data-informed. Lead the ongoing development and enhancement of our data lakehouse architecture. Manage related suppliers and contracts and establish strong relationships with partners. Drive improved data quality in new and existing data services, ensuring relevant legislation is considered at every stage. Support implementing the RNLI’s data strategy. Implement and monitor data pipelines, ETL processes, and data orchestration solutions. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of data infrastructure. About You: You will have significant hands-on experience with data solution design, service or product development, and production implementation. You have previously managed Data Engineering, BI, and/or data teams. You understand the value of good data and want users to have the best experience that our data can provide. You are looking for an opportunity to use your drive to improve things where it will count in our mission of saving lives. Qualifications and Experience: Degree or equivalent qualifications/experience in IT or Data related discipline. Experience in managing Business Intelligence and/or specialist data teams. Experience working with traditional and more iterative/agile development methodologies. Experience in managing 3rd party delivery and building successful delivery partnerships. Safeguarding The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process). Diversity at the RNLI Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for nearly 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

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