Data Business Partner

hackajob Oldbury, England, United Kingdom hackajob is collaborating with The AA to connect them with exceptional tech professionals for this role. Role Details & Overview Location: Oldbury (hybrid working 3 office days per week) Employment Type: Permanent, full time Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance About The AA & The Role Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as a Data Business Partner means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey. Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change. We’re looking for dynamic and commercially minded Data Business Partners to lead the charge in transforming how data drives decision‑making across the AA. Sitting at the intersection of analytics, strategy and stakeholder engagement, this role is all about unlocking value, whether through insight, modelling or visualisation and ensuring data is a proactive enabler of business success. You’ll lead a talented team of analysts and BI developers, partnering closely with senior leaders to shape and deliver a data strategy that aligns with business priorities. With a strong technical foundation and a passion for storytelling through data, you’ll bring clarity to complexity, foster a culture of innovation, and ensure our data products are impactful, scalable and fit for purpose. Key Responsibilities Lead the development and delivery of a data strategy and roadmap for your business area. Manage and prioritise analytical and visualisation work to align with business goals. Partner with senior stakeholders to define and deliver high‑value data products. Drive a culture of data innovation and business literacy within the team. Oversee the lifecycle of data products, ensuring they remain fit for purpose. Inspire and coach your team to achieve high performance and continuous improvement. Skills & Experience Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement, presentation, and storytelling skills. Commercially savvy, understanding how the business generates revenue and cost savings; able to drive delivery forward using project management and agile principles. Hands‑on technical background in analytics and data science, including modelling and Power BI; solution‑focused approach to data challenges. Proven experience managing and mentoring analysts or data scientists, fostering team growth and performance. Ability to simplify complex concepts for technical and non‑technical audiences, influencing at senior levels. Knowledge of modern cloud‑based data architectures (e.g., Azure, Databricks) and advanced analytics techniques. Benefits & Culture 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more Company funded life assurance Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change. #J-18808-Ljbffr