Business Data Strategy Manager

Job description

Business Data Strategy Manager

We’re on the lookout for a Business Data Strategy Manager to shape and deliver our data strategy, ensuring it drives both business success and industry innovation.

Our Business Intelligence Team plays a key role in this mission, managing the data infrastructure and architecture that power informed decision-making. From day-to-day operations and database performance to data modelling and Power BI visualisation, we make sure data is accessible, reliable, and meaningful.

As our Business Data Strategy Manager, you’ll lead the charge in creating a data-driven culture, championing initiatives that enable smarter decisions, strengthen governance, and foster open collaboration across the industry.

What you’ll be doing:

• Designing and implementing a robust data strategy aligned with business and industry goals.
• Leading data governance frameworks and building a strong community of data owners.
• Driving compliance and data privacy standards, including GDPR.
• Partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver impactful, data-led initiatives.
• Promoting data literacy and accessibility across the organisation.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong expertise in data platforms, architecture, modelling, and engineering.
• Proven experience in data analytics, governance, and strategy delivery.
• Familiarity with Power BI and other reporting tools.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Relevant qualifications in Data Analytics, Strategy, or Data Science.

Please review the role profile for more detail.

What’s In It for You?

• Final Salary Pension Scheme
• Free Travel on Avanti West Coast for you and your family
• 75% Off Leisure Travel with other train operators
• 30 Days Holiday, increasing to 37 with service (including bank holidays)
• 10 Free Journeys with other First Group train services

Ready to lead the future of data? Apply today and help us turn insights into impact. Your expertise can shape smarter decisions, stronger connections, and a more inclusive industry.

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close-knit team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.