Salary: £50,447 - £53,535 + excellent benefits
Contract type: Permanent
Hybrid working 50/50
Working pattern: Full-time (37 hrs per week) or part-time (0.8FTE, 4x days per week)
Location: Wallingford, Lancaster, Bangor or Edinburgh
Closing date: Sunday 2 August 2026. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so we encourage you to apply early.

About UKCEH

UKCEH is a leading independent research institute with over 600 scientists studying how the natural world works. We take a connected approach across land,waterand air to understand environmental systems and build resilience for people and the planet.

About This Role

At UKCEH, trusted, high-quality data underpins both our environmental research and the way weoperateas an organisation. As our project portfolio grows, so does the need for consistent, well-governed and accessible insight that supports confident, evidence-based decision-making.

We areseekingan experienced andinquisitiveBusiness Intelligence (BI) Manager to provide leadership and oversight ofour organisational reporting, ensuring datacan betransformed into trusted, decision-ready insights. This is a new and impactful role, focused on strengthening how we manage and use data beyond scientific systems, particularly across project and financial reporting.

Within this role, you will have the autonomy to shape and evolve a more connected and reliable data environment, with the freedom to create,establish,maintainand continuously improve how organisational data is structured and used. You will lead the development of a centralised data environment, bringing together project, financial, peopleandother operational data into a single, trusted source, improving visibility of organisational performance and supporting more effective planning and decision-making.

Working within an evolving Microsoft-based data ecosystem, you will reduce reliance on manual processes while bringing clarity and consistency to reporting. Your work will help colleagues plan effectively, manage risk and make informed decisions, while laying the foundations for future innovation, including automation and AI-enabledanalytics,supporting outcomes thatbenefitboth people and the planet.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Leading and shaping UKCEH’s business intelligence and reporting strategy, defining how data is governed,trustedand used

Establishing authoritative data sources, shareddefinitionsand key metrics to create a consistent organisational data foundation

Overseeing the Power BI platform, ensuringhigh standardsof data quality,securityandappropriate accesscontrol

Defining andmaintainingthe BI operating model, including standards,governanceand best practice for reporting

Designing and developing trusted datasets, semantic models and dashboards that support organisational decision-making

Transforming reporting by reducing reliance on manual processes, duplicatedspreadsheetsand high-risk workarounds

Partnering with senior stakeholderswithin Finance, People, Workplace,ITand system owners to prioritise reporting needs and deliver measurable business value

Building organisational capability through training,guidanceand best practice, while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders

Reporting into the Business Systems Manager, you will partner with senior leaders and system/processowners to shape how data is understood and used across the organisation, translating complex information into clear, actionable insight. You will work closely with colleagues across Finance, ProjectAccounting, People,IT and other Professional Services Teams, acting as UKCEH’s specialist in business intelligence and reporting within a collaborative professional services environment.

In this role, you will drive the development of a UKCEH's BI capability - designing data models, architecture and governance frameworks that bring together information from multiple systems into trusted reporting datasets. Through tools such as Power BI, you will enable greater visibility of project performance, financialoversightand operational delivery, while building confidence and capability in data across teams. Your work will play a key role in advancing UKCEH’s data maturity,establishingscalable foundations that support continuous improvement and future innovation.

Whatwe’relooking for:

Significant experiencein business intelligence,analyticsor management information

Strong understanding of data modelling,reporting best practiceand dashboard design

Experienceestablishing standards, governance and quality controls for data and reporting.

Experience designing or building data warehouses or data lakes

Proficiencyindata extraction, storage andmaintenanceand integrating data from multiple systemsfor reporting

Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and Board members

Ability to communicate complex data concepts clearly to non-technical audiences

A proactive, analytical approach with excellent attention to detail

Demonstrates initiative and creativity, generating innovative ideas to enhance reporting, performance management, datagovernanceand operational efficiency

What will help you stand out

Experience with Power BI and Microsoft data platforms

Experience working in a federated or matrix organisational environment, workingcloselywith a variety of teams and datasets reportingteams

Background in project-based or research-focused organisations

Knowledge of Azure,Fabricor similar technologies

Experience improving processes through automation

Exposure to advanced analytics or AI-enabled tools

Exposure to AI-enabled analytics,automationand advanced reporting tools (desirable)

How to apply and what happens next

Ifyou’reinterested in this role,we’dlove to hear from you.You’llbe directed to our Workday portal whereyou’llcreate an account and upload your CV and your responses to the questions below (approx. 8 mins). Your responses are an important part of our assessment process, so please take the time to complete them thoughtfully:

A separate cover letter is notrequired

Use clear, concise examples thatdemonstrateyour personal contribution, relevant skills, qualifications (if applicable)and impact

Limit your responses to a maximum of 150 words per question

Oncesubmitted, our panel will review your application, and please be assured that we are committed to providing an outcome for all applicants, regardless of the result.

Questions:

Q1. Tell us about a time you designed or implemented a data warehouse or reporting solution. What approach did you take and what was the outcome?

Q2. How have you ensured data quality and governance ina previousrole?

Q3. What tools and techniques have you used to integrate data from multiple systems?

Q4. If appointed, what would your priorities be during your first six months to create a trusted, organisation-wide BI function?

Working at UKCEH is genuinely rewarding

You’llbe joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute, where your work will have real impact. Our science helps people and the environment to prosper and informs decisions thatbenefitsociety as a whole.We’reproud to be custodians of over 60 years of environmental data, and just as proud of the people behind it.You’llbe supported to develop your career, grow yourskillsand thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

What we offer

At UKCEH, we recognise your dedication and provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you both at work and at home. When you join us,you’llbenefitfrom:

Generous annual leave - 27 days (rising to 29 days after 5 years) +3 for Christmas closure

10% employer pension contribution

Financial protection through life assurance and income protection

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Flexible and hybrid working options (depending on your role)

Lifestyleperksincluding dental, gym,retailand cycling discountsA commitment to wellbeing, supported by a range of internal initiatives

Employee Assistance Programme and health benefits, including 24/7 support with remote GP access, mental health,physiotherapyand lifestyle services

Peer recognition and rewards that celebrate your contribution

Salary sacrifice agreement benefits including Electric & Plug-in Hybrid vehicle and Cycle2Work schemes

Interest-free annual travel season ticket loans(terms apply)

Our commitment to inclusion

At UKCEH, we believe everyone should feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds,experiencesand identities. As a Disability Confident employer,we’rehappy to support you with any adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process.

Our approach to AI and applications

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to support their application. We encourage you to ensure your submission reflects your own experience,skillsand suitability for the role. Every application that meets the essential criteria will be reviewed by our recruitmentpanel.

A note on sponsorship

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisroleand this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship, pleaseindicatethis in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.

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