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Data & Analytics Lead

Halesowen
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Data & Analytics Lead
Halesowen - Hybrid

£65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

Are you an experienced Data & Analytics professional looking to make a meaningful impact? Applause IT are partnering with a growing organisation in the care and education sector that's investing in its digital future. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the data and analytics function, helping to shape strategy and build platforms from the ground up.

What you'll be doing:

Lead and evolve the company's reporting hub and data warehouse strategy
Design and implement scalable ETL and reporting processes using SQL and Power BI
Facilitate insight and cohesion across key departments - from finance and operations to compliance and quality
Drive data governance, accuracy and best practices across the business
Mentor and develop a small but growing data team
Work closely with senior leadership to influence decision-making with dataWhat we're looking for:

Proven experience working across both data engineering and analytics
Strong SQL and Power BI skills - hands-on experience with modern data tools and reporting platforms
A background in SMEs or high-growth environments where you've had to wear multiple hats
A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate data to non-technical stakeholders
Experience with TimeXtender or similar ETL platforms (nice to have, not essential)Why this role?

Join an organisation making a real difference in people's lives
Play a lead role in shaping a modern data function
Plenty of autonomy and direct access to decision-makers
Hybrid working with the chance to influence real-world impactThis is the perfect role for a self-starter who enjoys building, leading and making a genuine contribution to how data is used to drive performance and quality.

Data & Analytics Lead - Halesowen - Hybrid - £65,000 - £75,000 + Benefits

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