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Head of Business Intelligence and Reporting

University of Sheffield
Sheffield, GBR
Full-time
Director
Onsite
£62,994–£70,878.
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Business intelligence strategyBusiness intelligence and analytical reportingBI roadmap development and deliveryStrategic insight and horizon scanningDashboards and reportingStatutory reporting

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Role overview

Lead delivery of effective business intelligence and reporting to support data-informed decisions and the University’s strategy.

The role spans strategic insight, horizon scanning, University-wide dashboards and reporting, statutory returns and the technical platforms and capabilities that support delivery.

Work with teams, executive stakeholders and business leads to embed effective use of data across the University.

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Own and advance the Business Intelligence Strategy with senior leaders; create and oversee its delivery roadmap.
  • Lead collaborative BI and reporting delivery across the University, promoting clear priorities, responsibilities, consistency and transparency.
  • Lead and develop BI and reporting teams, providing professional development and leading change and performance management as required.
  • Oversee statutory reporting delivery and ensure work plans and resources are in place.
  • Adapt reporting work as new processes and systems are implemented.
  • Champion BI and promote effective data-informed decisions among the University Executive Board and other stakeholders.
  • Partner with IT Services to shape and deliver the analytical technology and data platforms roadmap.
  • Ensure statutory reporting assurance arrangements through the Statutory Data Assurance Group and audits.
  • Support the planning and performance team to identify measures and new ways to assess performance.
  • Manage pay and non-pay resources to maximise value and contribute to the BI strategy.
  • Work with sector peers and bodies to develop the University’s role in BI and reporting.
  • Represent the University at meetings and deputise for the Director of SPC and other senior colleagues as required.

Role requirements

  • Experience developing and managing analytical reporting and business intelligence in a complex organisation.
  • Leadership capability to work with executive stakeholders and business leads and embed data-informed decision-making.
  • Ability to lead teams, develop staff and manage change and performance approaches.
  • Ability to oversee statutory reporting, assurance, resources and analytical technology planning.

Work arrangement

  • Full-time, hybrid work arrangement.

Salary and contract

  • Permanent contract.
  • Salary per annum: £62,994–£70,878.

About the University

The University describes its community as diverse and says its people are central to the organisation.

The University lists annual leave, pension, flexible working, development and wellbeing support, and retail discounts among its benefits.

Posting dates

  • Posting start date: 26 October 2026.
  • Closing date: 16 November 2026.

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