Senior Insight & Intelligence Lead in Birmingham

An exciting opportunity to join Birmingham Children’s Trust’s Trust Intelligence and Insight Centre (TIIC). As Senior Insight and Intelligence Manager (SIIM), you will play a pivotal leadership role at the heart of the Trust’s digital and data ambition, transforming complex data into meaningful insight that drives better decisions and improves outcomes for children, young people and families. You will lead a high‑performing team, bringing professional curiosity and the ability to simplify complexity to influence thinking, shape strategy, and champion a culture where insight informs practice, accountability, and continuous improvement.

About The Role

• Managing and developing a high‑performing team within TIIC, providing leadership, coaching, supervision, and professional development.
• Contributing to the development and delivery of the Trust’s Performance and Quality Assurance (PQA), Data and Digital Strategy, and reporting progress to the Trust Leadership Team (TLT).
• Leading and championing business intelligence and insight, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Producing and presenting high‑quality analytical reports, translating performance data into clear insight, trends, and intelligence that inform decision‑making.
• Leading the design, development, and maintenance of complex Power BI dashboards and reporting that support strategic priorities and statutory requirements.
• Partnering with senior leaders and operational services to turn complex data into actionable insight that improves practice and outcomes.
• Driving Ofsted readiness, ensuring data, reporting, and performance systems are robust, accurate, and inspection‑ready.
• Leading on data governance and data quality, strengthening confidence in data and enabling informed decision‑making across the Trust.
• Supporting PQA and SEF (self‑assessment framework) reporting, statutory returns, and inspection activity with high‑quality, reliable datasets.
• Supporting service improvement through performance insight, forecasting, and systematic review of practice and outcomes.
• Managing the Trust’s reporting infrastructure and supporting business change to enable continued improvement.
• Promoting equity, equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring the Trust is a place where people can be their authentic selves.

About you

• Professional qualification at degree level or equivalent (including relevant experience) covering Digital, Information Management, and Business Intelligence skills.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Advanced expertise in Power BI, SQL, and data warehousing.
• Strong leadership and strategic delivery experience within complex environments.
• Proven experience in statutory reporting, performance analysis, and quality assurance.
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly, confidently, and with empathy.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding, continuous learning, and delivering excellent services.

Contract: Permanent

Our Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on‑site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley).
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more.
• Flexible and hybrid working policy – a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home, and we offer a variety of working patterns.
• Pension Scheme – you will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work – be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment – enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development – benefit from tailored development programmes, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits – take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected. We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people. We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people. The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.