Data Team Lead

Data Team Lead – Data Analysis & Insight

We’re seeking a skilled Data Team Lead to drive analytical excellence and deliver actionable insights that shape evidence-based decision-making across our organisation. This is an opportunity to guide data strategy while mentoring analysts and collaborating with stakeholders to bring complex information to life.

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insight

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality analysis, dashboards, and insight products that empower strategic decisions.

• Apply robust statistical, quantitative, and qualitative techniques to ensure analytical integrity.

• Partner with stakeholders to translate business needs into clear, meaningful outputs with strong narrative and value.

Project & Workload Management

• Plan and manage data projects within an agile delivery framework, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality standards are achieved.

• Lead sprint planning sessions and coordinate workloads across the team.

• Identify risks and dependencies early, implementing effective mitigation strategies.

• Maintain alignment between project outputs and wider organisational objectives, including the CRMP, Service Plan, and digital and data roadmap.

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field (Essential).

• Commitment to continuous professional development (Essential).

• Proven experience in a data analysis or data management role (Essential).

• Strong experience with Power BI (Essential).

• Proficiency with analytical tools and languages such as SQL, Python, or R (Desirable).

• Knowledge of data warehousing technologies, particularly Azure (Desirable).

• Familiarity with the fire sector, emergency services, or broader public sector environments (Desirable).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Collaborative approach to stakeholder management.

• Understanding of data governance, GDPR, and data quality principles.