Business Intelligence Lead
Job summary
BPAS are moving through a period of exciting transformation. We are investing in modern technologies, strengthening our digital capability, & ensuring data plays a central role in how we plan, deliver, & improve our services.
The role will play a pivotal part in shaping & delivering a modern data environment for BPAS. This is a senior, hands-on leadership position with significant scope to influence how the organisation uses information to support clinical safety, operational efficiency & strategic decision-making.
About You
We are looking for an experienced & values-driven individual who is confident in both the technical & interpersonal aspects of Business Intelligence leadership.
You will bring:
- Significant experience in BI, data architecture, or analytics leadership within a complex organisation.
- Expertise in Power BI, semantic modelling, data transformation, & cloud-based data platforms.
- Experience working with modern data architectures such as data lakehouse, medallion-style models, or enterprise-scale reporting environments.
- A clear understanding of data governance, IG requirements & responsibilities involved in working with sensitive clinical & personal datasets.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
- A collaborative, pragmatic approach, with the ability to balance long-term development work against organisational needs.
- Experience in healthcare, the NHS, or a regulated environment is desirable but not essential.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with colleagues across clinical, operational, digital, and corporate functions, you will:
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Lead the design and development of our Business Intelligence platform built on Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and Power BI.
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Develop a coherent and trusted data architecture that supports automated, reliable, and timely reporting.
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Oversee the integration of data from multiple systems, including clinical, operational, CRM, HR, and finance platforms.
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Promote strong information governance and ensure all reporting meets GDPR, NHS Information Governance, and BPAS data protection standards.
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Act as the primary contact for data and reporting requests, ensuring clarity, prioritisation, and effective management of the BI workload.
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Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to colleagues in our BI and data function, helping to build skills, confidence, and consistency.
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Contribute to the long-term development of BPAS data strategy, including platform roadmaps, governance frameworks, and our future operating model.
This is an opportunity to lead work that is genuinely meaningful and that has a direct impact on the safety, quality, and experience of care for our clients.
About us
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent reproductive healthcare charity, providing evidence-based, not-for-profit reproductive healthcare. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS, offering abortion care, contraception, and STI testing and treatment across the country.
When you join BPAS, you become part of a values-driven organisation where compassion, professionalism, and choice guide everything we do. You will help remove barriers to safe reproductive care while supporting people to make informed choices about their health and futures.
Working with us benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Life assurance at 3 salary
- Defined contribution pension scheme
- Access to GP 24/7, 365 days a year
- MyMindPal mental fitness app and 24/7 counselling support
- Online discounts, discounted gym membership, and other lifestyle benefits
- Family-friendly policies to support work-life balance
Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
BPAS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services, and all staff share this responsibility. Recruitment follows safer-recruitment principles and includes appropriate pre-employment checks.
We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and will make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Location: Working from home with days in Head Office Leamington Spa and BPAS Units when required. This travel will be arranged as and when necessary to support operational needs, attend meetings, participate in training, or collaborate with colleagues. Flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential, and reasonable notice will be provided wherever possible.
Salary: £70,000-£80,000 per annum - depending on skills and experience.
Hours Per Week: 36 hours - Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am - 3.30pm.
How To Apply:To submit an application, please download the documents attached and there is full details of the application requirements and the email address you will need.
- A Curriculum Vitae (CV) with education and professional qualifications and full employment history. Please include daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and e-mail addresses.
- A supporting statement that should outline your motivation for applying, what you believe you can bring to the role, and how your skills and experience align with the role description and candidate profile.
- Responses to the applications questions listed at the bottom of the T&C document.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications, although we aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool.
If you have any questions about the role or require adjustments to support your application, please get in touch, we are happy to help.
Apply now:Interested in making a difference? Apply today to join our team.
Values & eligibility:All applicants must be pro choice and support a woman's right to choose, in line with BPAS values and mission.
Application outcome: If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.
References & pre-employment checks: All offers of employment are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks. Applicants must provide three years of employment references, including reasons for leaving and details of any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Business Analytics) or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrable commitment to continuous professional development in data, analytics, or digital technology fields.
- Professional certifications in Microsoft Power BI, Azure, Microsoft Fabric (e.g. PL-300, DP-900).
- Formal training in data governance, Agile delivery (e.g. Scrum, PRINCE2), or information security.
Experience
- Extensive experience in a senior-level BI or data leadership role.
- Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale BI platforms and reporting environments.
- Significant hands-on experience with Power BI, including DAX, semantic modelling, and report optimisation.
- Experience in data architecture, including the design and management of medallion-style models (bronze/silver/gold).
- Proven stakeholder engagement and requirements-gathering experience across diverse functions (clinical, operational, executive).
- Experience managing work pipelines or delivery backlogs (e.g. via Azure DevOps).
- Experience working within healthcare, public sector, or not-for-profit organisations.
- Familiarity with NHS datasets, clinical indicators, or reporting frameworks such as Making Data Count.
- Background in coaching, mentoring, or upskilling BI teams or analysts.
- Exposure to governance, audit, and data protection within sensitive or regulated data environments.
- Experience supporting enterprise-scale budgeting, forecasting, or financial modelling (Contract Contribution, cost allocation, activity-based reporting).
- Experience with clinical, operational, or appointment-based demand modelling.
General
- To apply for this role, please download the documents attached and follow the 'how to apply' guidance in the T&C document.
- All applications must come via the process listed in the document and be sent to the email provided by 1st December 2025.
- Interviews will be taking place week commencing 8th December in Leamington Spa.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address
Orion House
Athena Drive
Warwick
CV34 6RQ
Employer's website
https://www.bpas.org
- Company
- British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
- Location
- Warwick, United Kingdom CV34 6RQ
Hybrid/Remote Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70000.00 - £80000.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
- Location
- Warwick, United Kingdom CV34 6RQ
Hybrid/Remote Options - Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £70000.00 - £80000.00 a year
- Posted