An established public sector organisation is seeking an experienced Business Intelligence Manager to lead its BI team and drive the delivery of critical reporting, analytics and data initiatives. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a blend of people management, stakeholder engagement and technical BI expertise. Client Details Our client is a well-established public sector body undergoing a significant period of investment in data, analytics and technology. With a strong focus on improving business insight, governance and decision-making, they are seeking an experienced BI leader to support a number of strategic transformation projects Description As Business Intelligence Manager, you will lead a team of BI Business Partners and Analysts, ensuring the successful delivery of reporting, analytics and data initiatives across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Leading, mentoring and developing a team of 6 BI professionals. Managing workload, priorities and delivery across the BI function. Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business. Driving continuous improvement in reporting, analytics and business insight. Supporting the implementation of Microsoft Fabric and modern data platforms. Overseeing data governance, data quality and master data initiatives. Acting as the technical escalation point for BI and reporting requirements. Supporting the rollout of a major business-critical system implementation. Working closely with external partners and internal stakeholders to deliver key projects. Profile The successful candidate is likely to demonstrate: Previous experience leading and developing BI, Reporting or Analytics teams. Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills. Experience delivering Business Intelligence solutions using Power BI. Good SQL skills and an understanding of data warehousing principles. Exposure to Microsoft Fabric or similar modern data platforms. A track record of improving team performance, delivery standards and business outcomes. Experience working within a regulated environment would be advantageous. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Job Offer 6-month initial contract. Circa £300-£500 per day Inside IR35 (depending on experience). Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Manchester. Opportunity to lead an established BI team through a period of significant change and investment. Exposure to high-profile data transformation and analytics projects. Immediate start available