Data Delivery Lead

Join our journey to create a new experience for The National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group - a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence across Europe which includes Czech Republic, Austria, Greece, Cyprus & Italy. While the main contribution of The National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do. Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey by creating a National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes. We'll talk a bit more about us further down the page, but for now - let's talk about the role and who we're looking for...A bit about the role...The Data Delivery Lead acts as a strategic business partner and domain analytics leader, driving the delivery of data and analytics solutions across the Lottery and related business areas. This role combines deep domain understanding with advanced analytics expertise to deliver impactful, business-aligned solutions. By embedding BI within business processes and collaborating closely with stakeholders, the Data Delivery Lead ensures analytics initiatives directly support organisational goals and regulatory requirements.What you'll be doing...1.Functional Ownership of BI RoadmapDefine, shape, and maintain a domain-driven BI roadmap, ensuring alignment with both enterprise strategy and specific business unit prioritiesEvaluate and prioritise new requests (e.g., dashboards, compliance updates, self-service expansions) in partnership with business unitsPrioritise initiatives based on business impact, regulatory needs, and stakeholder feedback2.Domain Leadership & Business PartneringServe as the primary BI contact for designated business domains, developing a nuanced understanding of their objectives, challenges, and data needsBuild strong partnerships with business leaders (e.g., Finance, Marketing, Operations), co-creating analytics solutions that drive value and inform decision-makingFacilitate regular domain-focused workshops and forums to surface opportunities for data-driven improvement3.Team Leadership & MentorshipDirectly oversee Data Platform, Business Analysts and Visualisation, providing day-to-day guidance and establishing standardized best practicesFoster a collaborative, growth-focused environment that encourages knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and method consistency4.Innovation Mindset & Continuous ImprovementPromote creative solutions for reporting challenges—e.g., advanced dashboards, data transformations, new integrations—while maintaining alignment with regulations and operationTrack emerging trends in BI/analytics tools (e.g., advanced features in Power BI), championing pilot tests or POCs for improved functionalityChampion a culture of innovation within business domains, piloting new BI tools and methodologies that address unique domain challenges5.Hands-On Reporting & BI ExpertiseOffer expert-level guidance on Power BI or equivalent tools, assisting in complex data modeling, DAX optimization, or performance tuningCollaborate with the Reporting Engineering Manager on advanced architectural decisions or major pipeline enhancements6.Stakeholder Engagement & InfluenceAct as a trusted advisor to business partners, translating complex analytics into actionable recommendationsLead requirements gathering sessions, ensuring solutions are tailored to domain-specific processes and KPIsConduct regular meetings with stakeholders to negotiate project timelines, scope, and provide updates on roadmap progress7.Data Quality & ComplianceWork with governance/security teams to ensure lottery compliance (e.g., anonymity of winners, restricted data usage) for all reporting solutionsOversee data validation or QA steps, confirming accuracy of metrics and performance insights8.User Satisfaction & Self-Service PromotionAdvocate for self-service capabilities, supporting creation of curated datasets, intuitive dashboards, or semantic layers for non-technical usersConduct user training or adoption sessions, gathering feedback to refine solutions and measure user satisfaction9.Project & Delivery ManagementOversee end-to-end analytics initiatives: scoping, backlog management, user acceptance testing, final deploymentEnsure on-schedule, on-budget delivery of solutions, highlighting potential risks or dependencies to the Head of BI or relevant leadsKey Measures of Success:·1.Roadmap Execution & Innovation% of roadmap items (functional or technical enhancements) delivered on schedule; successful integration of new, innovative features that improve lottery analytics2.Stakeholder Satisfaction & PrioritizationPositive feedback from business units (finance, marketing, ops) on clarity and effectiveness of reporting solutionsEvidence of effective backlog prioritization, ensuring high-impact projects are addressed first3.Data Accuracy & Regulatory AlignmentMinimal data quality incidents related to lottery data (e.g., sales, draws); no compliance breaches with lottery or privacy regulations4.Team Performance & DevelopmentGrowth in Business Analysts' skill sets, as seen in consistent documentation, methodology, and solution qualityPositive synergy with the Reporting Engineering Manager, enabling a streamlined development cycle5.User Engagement & Self-Service AdoptionIncrease in the number of self-service dashboards created/used by business teams, demonstrating user empowermentReduction in repetitive ad hoc requests, as more users rely on curated datasets and user-friendly reportsWhat experience we're looking for...14+ Years in BI/AnalyticsProven experience in domain-driven data delivery, ideally within regulated or complex business environmentsDemonstrated success in business partnering, stakeholder management, and influencing at all levelsAbility to translate business strategy and domain knowledge into actionable analytics roadmaps and solutionsDemonstrable leadership in delivering reporting & analytics solutions, ideally in regulated environments (lottery or similar)Experience in troubleshooting, optimising, and directly building analytics solutionsStrong leadership and mentoring skills, with a track record of developing high-performing teamsExpertise in Reporting Tools (Power BI Preferred)Hands-on proficiency with advanced data modeling, DAX, performance tuning, etc.; comfortable mentoring others in best practicesFunctional & Technical Roadmap ManagementStrong track record of owning roadmaps, balancing user requests, compliance, and strategic data initiativesInnovation & Continuous ImprovementHistory of championing creative, iterative solutions in analytics—e.g., evaluating new AI/ML features or advanced BI functionalitiesProject Delivery & Stakeholder ManagementExperience with end-to-end BI projects: from gathering requirements to UAT/deployment, communicating effectively with cross-functional teamsSkilled at prioritizing tasks, negotiating deadlines, and aligning solutions with organizational goalsData Governance & Compliance AwarenessFamiliarity with lottery or similarly regulated industry guidelines (security, privacy, data usage)Comfortable integrating anonymization or masking methods as neededTeam Leadership & MentorshipCapable of leading and coaching Business Analysts on best practices, promoting consistent methods across the reporting functionConfidence in building collaborative relationships with data engineers, testers, business stakeholdersAdditional QualificationsAWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Big Data - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate/Professional) are highly preferred.Knowledge of Betting and Gaming (Lottery) domain is preferred.Prior experience working with large-scale data environments in a fast-paced or startup-like setting is a plus.About us: We've developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better. Innovation - We pride ourselves on it We're constantly looking for new ways to excite our customers, bringing new products to enjoy which is all underpinned by our responsible play values and making them accessible to all. Giving back - Did you know that playing the lottery generates around £30m a week for charities and good causes in the UK? Our aim is to have doubled this number by the end of the first 10 year licence Sustainability - Our aim to be net zero by 2030 which would make us the first lottery provider globally to achieve this Inclusion and accessibility - We are making all parts of The National Lottery inclusive - whether you play a game in a store or online. If you need any assistance or adjustments to this job description or in the application process, please contact a member of the talent team at careers@allwyn.co.uk and we'll be happy to help. **Being the custodians of the National Lottery license is a big responsibility, so all of our roles are subject to extensive background checks**An inclusive reward offering with wellbeing at the centre...At Allwyn, we've put together a range of inclusive benefits and policies to support our colleagues at every stage of their lives and careers.Here's a list of some of the fantastic benefits we offer...Company bonus schemeMatched pension contributions up to 8.5%26 days annual leave + 2 Life Days (and bank holidays)Complimentary Private MedicalLife Assurance Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave£500 wellness allowanceAccess to nutritional advisor and personal trainersDiscounted Health AssessmentsComplimentary Financial coaching Our benefits and policies reflect our commitment to wellbeing and inclusivity and are enhanced with features that benefit our colleagues (and their families). By offering a variety of benefits that support our colleagues, we continue to create a place of work where people feel rewarded and can succeed.