Head of Business Intelligence & Insight

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This post is full time and permanent, working 35 hours per week.

The University of Westminster is a dynamic and innovative institution in the heart of London, renowned for its commitment to inclusivity and academic excellence. The Strategy, Planning & Performance (SPP) directorate supports the University's ambitions by fostering a culture of evidence-led decision-making, with the Business Intelligence & Insight team at the forefront, providing data and research-driven insights to inform strategy and enhance performance.

We are seeking an innovative and strategic Head of Business Intelligence & Insight to transform how data is used across the University. Reporting to the Director of SPP, you will lead the development of a robust business intelligence portfolio, delivering user-centered dashboards, predictive analytics, and impactful reporting. You will collaborate with stakeholders to integrate diverse data sources, driving strategic and operational improvements.

Leading a talented team within the SPP directorate, you will help embed an evidence-based culture across the University. Your work will shape key initiatives, including student recruitment and number planning, performance reporting, enhancement and evaluation, student experience and success, and market positioning.

With a strong background in business intelligence analysis and insight, alongside knowledge of higher education and regulation (TEF, APP, Data Futures), you will have a proven track record of leading change and engaging stakeholders at all levels. Expertise in BI tools such as Qlik or Power BI, alongside knowledge of data warehouse approaches, is key. You will bring exceptional leadership skills to develop a high-performing team and a strategic vision to deliver insights that support the University's goals.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Westminster and make a lasting impact on its strategic and operational direction.

At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors, and all our stakeholders.

We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse, and inclusive, based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at the interview stage.

Closing date: midnight on 19 January 2024.

Interviews are likely to be held: end of January 2024.

Administrative contact (for queries only): Recruitment@westminster.ac.uk