Data & BI Business Partner (Data Architect I) at UST, Nottingham, £Contract Rate

Role description

Data & BI Business Partner

Location: Nottingham (Onsite – 5 days per week)
Engagement Type: Contract (Inside IR35) / Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking an experienced Data & BI Business Partner to act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery teams, driving the successful implementation of data and analytics solutions.

You will work closely with business, IT, data engineering, and architecture teams to shape requirements, define solutions, manage delivery priorities, and ensure data products enable better decision-making across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business and IT stakeholders to define and prioritise data and analytics initiatives.
• Translate business requirements into clear product features, user stories, and delivery plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor, supporting business case development and data strategy initiatives.
• Lead the scoping and definition of data and BI solutions, ensuring alignment to business objectives.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, governance, risks, and delivery communications.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Architects, Analysts, and Project teams to deliver high-quality data products.
• Promote data governance, security, quality, and compliance best practices.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Data & Analytics, Business Analysis, Product Ownership, or Project Delivery environments.
• Experience leading data-driven initiatives across multiple business and technology teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Security, and Compliance principles.
• Hands-on understanding of:
  • SQL
  • Azure Cloud Technologies
  • Databricks
  • Power BI
  • Data Modelling
  • ETL Pipelines
  • Data Warehousing
• Knowledge of GDPR and data privacy regulations.
• Experience working within Agile environments using tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Confluence.

Desirable

• Experience developing business cases, benefits analysis, and funding proposals.
• Understanding of modern Data & Analytics platforms and industry best practices.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and delivery partners.
• Relevant certifications such as CSPO, CDMP, or PMP.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on strategic data and analytics initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders to help drive a data-led culture and deliver measurable business value.

Apply now to be considered.
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Skills

data management,cross functional,cross-functional collaboration,business intelligence,project management office,

About UST
UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.