Lead Data and AI Analyst

Full Job Description

Are you an experienced Data and AI professional, seeking an opportunity to lead a centre of excellence within a marketing leading Property Consultancy? If so, we're looking for a Data and AI Analys t to join our team!

As the Lead Data & AI Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in gathering, organising, and analysing statistical data to empower colleagues and clients with insightful reports for informed decision-making. Additionally, you'll spearhead the implementation of AI tools across our organisation. Your responsibilities will include establishing and leading a new "Data & AI Centre of Excellence (CoE)" to educate and support end-users in utilising data analytics, visualisation tools, and AI/GPT-focused platforms.

Moreover, you'll take the helm of the Data & AI Research & Development stream, identifying novel tools for diverse use cases and conducting competitor analysis to maintain our competitive edge. Your overarching objective will be to oversee both Data and AI systems, ensuring optimal performance and integration into our IT infrastructure.

Initially, you'll be responsible for the technical aspects of our data warehouse, including developing process models and ensuring data accuracy and quality. You'll also configure and deploy AI/GPT tools like MS CoPilot/ChatGPT, providing training and support to our user base.

What you'll be doing

• Leading stakeholders in utilising Data & AI toolsets via a Center of Excellence Model
• Aligning the Data & AI Roadmap with business requirements and strategic goals
• Conducting competitor analysis to maintain our competitive advantage
• Developing and monitoring data warehouse process models primarily using MS Azure Technologies
• Creating, enforcing, and monitoring new Data and AI focused policies
• Gathering and visualising data to facilitate informed decision-making
• Contributing to the development of the firm's AI Strategy, Roadmap, and Toolset
• Participating in the IT Management Team to drive transformative change
• Managing Data & AI services and preparing management reports
• Overseeing IT suppliers, contracts, licenses, and SLAs
• Developing and managing annual IT budgets
• Identifying and mitigating operational risk

About you:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Data Warehouse Management or a similar role
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Proficiency in problem-solving
• Experience with MS Azure Data Technologies (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse, PowerBI, OneLake, Purview)

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant Professional Certifications
• Experience with AI-based tools
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience managing supplier contracts and IT budgets
• Knowledge of data protection and relevant legislation (e.g., GDPR)

What's in it for you?

Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme

Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks

Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities

Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends

Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Agencies: Bidwells does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for related fees.