Business Intelligence Development Lead

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and proactive individual to join the Business Change Team, within the Assistant Chief Executives directorate. You will be the lead officer responsible for managing and further developing our on-premise business intelligence solution. This is a challenging role that requires the successful candidate to be creative, by working closely with business areas, ICT, and system technical leads to deliver Housing and customer related data insights and business intelligence needs.

Are you:

• Driven and committed to achieving results
• Resilient and able to use your communication skills to motivate, positively influence and challenge the thinking of others
• Able to build positive and constructive relationships with customers
• Accept responsibility for delivering own results and that of the teams, keeping others informed

Key Requirements:

• Educated to a degree standard or equivalent relevant experience in ICT, particularly use and knowledge of software applications, business systems, information systems, SQL server development tools
• Prince 2 foundation or equivalent project management experience
• A minimum of 5yrs technical experience which involved extensive use and development of business intelligence and information systems  
• Able to demonstrate that you are a good communicator who can present complex technical reports both in writing and verbally to a wide range people at all levels across the organisation
• Experience of supervising employees, allocating workloads, and supervising the completion of work

The closing date for applications is October 25th, 2024

For an informal discussion, please contact Theresa Smith on 07769 284538 or Email theresa_smith@sandwell.gov.uk

At Sandwell Council, we are committed to fostering a community where everyone is valued, respected, and included. We celebrate the diversity of our residents and staff, recognizing that a wide range of perspectives enriches our work and our community. Our focus on equity ensures that all individuals have fair access to opportunities and resources, allowing everyone to thrive. By promoting inclusion, we create an environment where all voices are heard, differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of belonging. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to building a more just and inclusive Sandwell.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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