Head of BI and Analytics (6 month FTC)

We are seeking a strategic and visionary leader to join our BI & Analytics pillar within the Data Democratisation organisation at Virgin Media O2 as the Head of BI & Analytics. Reporting to the Director of BI & Analytics, this role will be responsible for driving the development and implementation of data strategies, and delivering actionable insights to support business objectives. The successful candidate will have a strong background in business intelligence, analytics, and data management, as well as proven leadership experience in building and leading high-performing teams.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK\’s biggest companies too.

Diverse, high performing teams – jam packed with serious talent. Together, we offer the UK more choice and better value, through our boundary-pushing, customer-championing values and ambitions.

Together, we are Virgin Media O2, and we can\’t wait to see what you can do.

Accessible, inclusive and equitable for all

Virgin Media O2 is an equal opportunities employer and we\’re working hard to remove bias and barriers for our people and candidates. So, we build equity and inclusion into everything we do, from the policies we craft to the relationships we shape. We support and encourage you to be your authentic self throughout your application journey with us.

The must haves

In order to be considered, you must have the following experience;

• Extensive experience in business intelligence, analytics, or data strategy roles, including at senior leadership positions within large, matrixed organisations. Proven track record of leading high-impact, enterprise-level data initiatives that demonstrably delivered commercial value.
• Hands-on expertise in enterprise-grade BI and analytics tools, specifically Tableau, dbt, SQL, and modern cloud-based data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery). Able to guide architectural decisions and challenge technical teams when needed.
• Led the end-to-end delivery of a business-wide data strategy, including roadmap development, stakeholder alignment, and implementation of governance frameworks that scale across multiple domains.
• Proven ability to build and lead multidisciplinary BI teams (analytics, reporting, data engineering) of 10+ people, with a track record of attracting top talent, setting high performance standards, and creating a strong delivery culture.
• Executive-level stakeholder management experience, with the ability to influence C-suite leaders, translate complex data into actionable insight, and drive strategic outcomes through data.

The other stuff we are looking for

We\’d also love you to bring;

• Deep commercial acumen – understands how data supports growth, efficiency, and innovation, with experience in embedding analytics into decision-making processes across product, digital, commercial, or customer functions.
• Change agent mindset, comfortable working in ambiguity and leading teams through transformation and modernisation, including data democratisation and self-serve analytics adoption.

What\’s in it for you

Our goal is to celebrate our people, their lives and everything in-between. We aim to create a culture that empowers everyone to bring the best versions of themselves to work each and every day. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package bursting with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like to. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we\’d love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you\’ve submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a three stage interview process.

When you apply, you\’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we\’ll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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