Head of Data, Business Transformation

The INKEY List | B Corp

. Shape and deliver the enterprise AI and automation strategy.

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeNottingham • United KingdomLead💰 £80,000 - £90,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in shaping enterprise AI and automation strategies, leading the implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot and Power Platform, while ensuring effective communication and stakeholder management to drive meaningful business change.

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Leadership ExperienceAI And Automation CapabilityMicrosoft 365 CopilotData Platforms And AnalyticsStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Enterprise AI StrategyAutomation StrategyMicrosoft 365 Copilot RolloutPower PlatformData IntegrationBusiness Systems ManagementCybersecurity OversightBudget ManagementRoadmap DevelopmentPerformance Metrics

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder ManagementCommercial JudgementChange ManagementTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft FabricPower BIEDIManaged Service ProvidersCopilot Studio

Industry Keywords

Consumer GoodsRetailECommerceMulti-Channel Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape and deliver the enterprise AI and automation strategy.
Partner with business leaders to redesign processes and embed AI into everyday ways of working.
Lead the Microsoft 365 Copilot rollout, including adoption, training and value realisation.
Establish the operating model for agents and automation, including Copilot Studio agents, Fabric data agents and agentic workflows.
Set the direction for Microsoft Fabric, Power BI and enterprise reporting.
Ensure trusted metrics and reliable data products.
Own the strategic roadmap for core business systems, integrations, EDI and operational platforms.
Guide major implementations and integrations through business ownership and governance.
Lead the IT Administrator and oversee technology services.
Maintain oversight of cybersecurity and business continuity.
Manage The Final Step as the IT managed service provider.
Lead and develop the internal Data, Systems and IT team.
Own the integrated roadmap, budget and portfolio across data, systems, IT and AI.
Manage strategic partners, licensing and consumption.
Communicate opportunities, risks and trade-offs to senior leaders and track measurable business value.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Leadership experience across technology, data or business systems, with a record of delivering meaningful business change rather than only technology projects.
Experience leading AI and automation capability, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Platform, agents or comparable enterprise tools.
Credibility across modern data platforms and analytics, integrations and core business applications.
Experience leading a small internal team and managing partners, including managed-service and specialist providers.
Strong commercial judgement across roadmaps, budgets, suppliers, licensing and investment cases.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to turn complex technology into practical business choices and bring people through change.
Experience in consumer goods, retail or eCommerce, or another fast-paced, multi-channel environment, would be advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working – giving you the flexibility to balance work and life in a way that works for you.
Private medical insurance through Vitality
An Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced family policies & support
Life Assurance
25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
Your birthday off
Monthly product allowance
Cycle to Work and Electric Car schemes
Regular team days and a dog-friendly office