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Data Lead / Business Intelligence & Insights Manager / Data Engineer

AWD Online
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Data Lead / BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager / Principal Data Engineer

who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI Developers and Data Analysts is required for a well-established company based in Bedford, Bedfordshire.
IS THIS YOU?
Can you lead the companys data strategy, build cutting-edge infrastructure, and turn insights into impact while guiding a high-performing team to deliver business-changing results? If you can, wed like to hear from you.
SALARY:

£62,000 - £75,000 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION:

Hybrid Working with your time split working from home and the office in Bedford (MK44)
This role can be based in either UK or Portugal

Local Salary Ranges Will Apply
JOB TYPE:

Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Data Lead / BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager / Principal Data Engineer who has proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of Data Engineers, BI Developers and Data Analysts.
Working as the Data Lead / BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager / Principal Data Engineer youll be the driving force behind ensuring the companys data is accurate, secure, and fully leveraged.
As the Data Lead / BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager / Principal Data Engineer youll create a single source of truth, turning information into actionable insights and uncovering opportunities that give the company a competitive edge. Youll design and evolve the data infrastructure, adopting emerging technologies to boost performance and efficiency. Partnering with teams across the business, youll break down silos, maximise the value of the data, and lead a high-performing team to deliver exceptional results.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Data Lead / BI Business Intelligence & Insights Manager / Principal Data Engineer include:
Understand business-wide data needs, delivering accurate insights and solutions that support confident decision-making
Safeguard data integrity, ensuring its secure, compliant, and a reliable single source of truth
Identify opportunities where data can provide a competitive advantage and work with the business to make them a reality
Remove duplication and break down silos to improve accessibility, consistency, and collaboration
Embrace emerging technologies to enhance data quality, speed, and efficiency
Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team, fostering trust, clarity, and continuous growth
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Proven leadership in a technology environment, managing teams of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts, with a modern, people-first approach. Experience in SaaS or platform-based businesses is a plus
Experience in data roles (data engineering, BI, analytics or architecture). Data lake storage, SQL database, NoSQL
Sound understanding of database architecture and relevant underpinning concepts, including relational data modelling, frameworks, warehouse and data lake design, performance optimisation and scaling. Experience in data modernisation projects and working in real time
Proficiency in programming and query languages, including SQL and non-SQL systems, plus experience with Azure DevOps
Experience across the full technology stack including server-side, database, cloud, and front-end
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and bridge the gap between technical and business teams
Strategic ownership of data strategy, governance frameworks, and data quality initiatives, ensuring data is accurate, compliant, and valuable
Risk & compliance management experience, covering data privacy, encryption, data protection, and adherence to industry standards
The nice to haves:
Degree level of education or equivalent in a relevant subject such as Computer Science
Background in project management, preferably with Agile (Scrum) methodologies
Practical understanding of applied AI in data platforms

such as document intelligence, behavioural modelling, or driving context-aware automation and decision support
BENEFITS
A competitive base salary
Holiday Trading Scheme
Retail discounts
Life assurance
medical services
Wellness programmes, fitness classes, gym discounts and much more!
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