Business Planning, Intelligence and Data Analytics Manager (SEO Grade)
Medical CouncilIreland6 days ago
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The Medical Council is looking to hire a highly motivated and strategically minded individual for join our Strategy & Business Services Directorate. This role is pivotal in supporting the development of the Business Intelligence function which is currently which is in the early stages of development.
Reporting to the Head of Data Strategy & Business Planning, the Business Planning, Intelligence and Data Analytics Manager will contribute to the successful execution of key strategic initiatives with a particular focus on process analysis, business intelligence and business planning. You will have the opportunity to work across teams, helping to co-ordinate activities, track progress and ensure alignment with our overarching goals.
What we are looking for:
Manage the tracking of activity against the Annual Business Plan, ensuring that the progress aligns with the objectives and milestones reflected the Annual Business Plan.
Oversee the completion of quarterly reviews by formally notifying directors and following up with managers ensuring timely updates, supporting the Council in tracking progress against each objective.
Monitor and evaluate the organisational performance against the objectives in the Business Plan and liaise with the Directors to highlight critical milestones and targets every quarter.
Build strong alignment and relationships across the organisation to maximise collaboration and effectiveness between relevant linked functions.
Lead and attend a variety of appropriate internal and external committees and working groups to represent strategic business planning.
Work with the Executive Director of Strategy and Business Services and other members of the Strategy & Business Services, SLT and Directorate to contribute to the Medical Council's organisational change programme with the aim to build a future-proof, fit-for-purpose regulatory organisation.
General Requirements
Position Type: This appointment will be offered on a permanent basis, 6-month probation will apply.
Salary: Starting salary will be at €58,847 which is the first point of the Senior Executive Officer PayScale.
If you are currently a serving civil or public servant, your entry point to the PayScale may be higher based on your current salary.
There will be salary increment each year in line with the Senior Executive Officer Grade PayScale and subject to satisfactory performance, until the maximum point on the scale has been reached. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
Senior Executive Officer PayScale
€58,847 €60,567 €62,285 €64,000 €65,723 €67,437 €69,157
€71,637' (LS1 After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum)
€74,1122 2 (LS2 After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum)
Annual Leave: 29 working days plus public holidays
Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri.
Location: The Medical Council's offices are located at Kingram House, Kingram Place, Dublin 2. We operate a hybrid working model with both remote working and a current requirement for on-site attendance two days per week. This may be reviewed in time.
Pension: The Medical Council offers a pension through the Public Sector Scheme. Contributions to the scheme will commence on joining the organisation. Candidates currently working in the Public or Civil Service may transfer their pension.
Rewards/ Benefits:
Dedicated Wellbeing Group and Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wellbeing App, Training and Development, Public Service Sick Leave Scheme, TaxSaver Travel Tickets, Bike to Work Scheme, Subsidised Flu Jabs, Paid Exam Leave & Study Leave, Income Continuance Scheme, Civil Service Credit Union,
Apply by: 10th October 2025
Expected Interviews 13th October 2025 or 20th October 2025
Reporting to the Head of Data Strategy & Business Planning, the Business Planning, Intelligence and Data Analytics Manager will contribute to the successful execution of key strategic initiatives with a particular focus on process analysis, business intelligence and business planning. You will have the opportunity to work across teams, helping to co-ordinate activities, track progress and ensure alignment with our overarching goals.
What we are looking for:
- A strong understanding of data strategy from design to operational execution.
- Solid grasp of data governance principles such as data quality, stewardship, compliance and lifecycle management - ensuring the integrity and trustworthiness of BI outputs.
- Familiarity with BI processes and core technologies e.g. dashboard and report development, data warehousing and data workflows.
- A solid understanding of business planning ensuring that the Medical Council delivers against its business plans and Statement of Strategy.
- Excellent communicator with very strong analytical and organisation skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate them into meaningful insights for a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Confidence in collaborating with senior stakeholders and cross function teams, ensuring BI outputs align with the broader Medical Council business plan and help to drive BI adoption across the organisation.
- A unique opportunity to work across the entire organisation to influence strategic direction and organisation wide planning.
- Hands on experience in both data strategy and business planning.
- An opportunity to grow with the program of work, contributing to and influencing its development while gaining experience and helping to shape the definition of success.
- Drive implementation of the Medical Councils data strategy by overseeing the progression of BI initiatives and ensuring alignment from planning to execution.
- Promote best practice and foster a data centric culture across the organisation, encouraging proactive use of insights and quality standards.
- Advise across directorates on data capture, data sources and support the adoption of new BI technologies and tools in line with the broader Digital Strategy.
- Support execution of the Medical Council data strategy ensuring data availability, accessibility and integrity to support BI reporting and decision-making frameworks.
- Report on BI strategy progress, challenges & achievements to the Head of Data Strategy and to the Director of Strategy & Business Services.
- Engage with data and digital working groups to identify and prioritize data gaps, highlight new intelligence opportunities and strengthen BI maturity.
- Work closely cross function to upskill Medical Council employees in data literacy, training and mentorship to enhance organisation proficiency in BI tools by using data to drive decision making.
Manage the tracking of activity against the Annual Business Plan, ensuring that the progress aligns with the objectives and milestones reflected the Annual Business Plan.
Oversee the completion of quarterly reviews by formally notifying directors and following up with managers ensuring timely updates, supporting the Council in tracking progress against each objective.
Monitor and evaluate the organisational performance against the objectives in the Business Plan and liaise with the Directors to highlight critical milestones and targets every quarter.
Build strong alignment and relationships across the organisation to maximise collaboration and effectiveness between relevant linked functions.
Lead and attend a variety of appropriate internal and external committees and working groups to represent strategic business planning.
Work with the Executive Director of Strategy and Business Services and other members of the Strategy & Business Services, SLT and Directorate to contribute to the Medical Council's organisational change programme with the aim to build a future-proof, fit-for-purpose regulatory organisation.
General Requirements
- Support the Head of Data Strategy & Business Planning, the Director of Strategy and Business Services and the wider Executive Leadership team with the development and execution of an organisation-wide annual programme of work.
- Assist with the presentation of updates to Council from time to time on the status of delivery of the objectives specified in the annual business plan.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation to identify and track appropriate KPIs relating to the business plan.
- Identify and review capability and capacity requirements for this team to drive and support business planning and projects across the organisation.
- External Vendor Management experience (desirable)
- Take a leading role in the management of risk within the Medical Council - identifying, assessing, monitoring, and addressing
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Data capture, integrity, management and integration
- People Skills & Relationship Building
- Technical Knowledge & Continuous improvement
- Project ownership & Accountability
- Teamwork
- Planning & Organising
- Communication & Influencing
- Experienced people manager with a background in Business Intelligence, experience in Business planning is an advantage but not essential.
- Strong BI soft skills including collaboration, influencing and storytelling with the ability to deliver complex data insights to diverse audiences.
- Experience in contributing to medium scale BI or data related projects, demonstrating understanding of project structures and effective stakeholder collaboration.
- Self-starter with a strategic mindset, capability of driving and influencing continuous improvement with the BI function and thrives when working independently.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in Business Intelligence or a closely related field, candidates with relevant data qualifications will also be considered.
Position Type: This appointment will be offered on a permanent basis, 6-month probation will apply.
Salary: Starting salary will be at €58,847 which is the first point of the Senior Executive Officer PayScale.
If you are currently a serving civil or public servant, your entry point to the PayScale may be higher based on your current salary.
There will be salary increment each year in line with the Senior Executive Officer Grade PayScale and subject to satisfactory performance, until the maximum point on the scale has been reached. The rate of remuneration will not be subject to negotiation and may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.
Senior Executive Officer PayScale
€58,847 €60,567 €62,285 €64,000 €65,723 €67,437 €69,157
€71,637' (LS1 After 3 years satisfactory service at the maximum)
€74,1122 2 (LS2 After 6 years satisfactory service at the maximum)
Annual Leave: 29 working days plus public holidays
Hours: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri.
Location: The Medical Council's offices are located at Kingram House, Kingram Place, Dublin 2. We operate a hybrid working model with both remote working and a current requirement for on-site attendance two days per week. This may be reviewed in time.
Pension: The Medical Council offers a pension through the Public Sector Scheme. Contributions to the scheme will commence on joining the organisation. Candidates currently working in the Public or Civil Service may transfer their pension.
Rewards/ Benefits:
Dedicated Wellbeing Group and Wellbeing Initiatives, Employee Assistance Programme, and Wellbeing App, Training and Development, Public Service Sick Leave Scheme, TaxSaver Travel Tickets, Bike to Work Scheme, Subsidised Flu Jabs, Paid Exam Leave & Study Leave, Income Continuance Scheme, Civil Service Credit Union,
Apply by: 10th October 2025
Expected Interviews 13th October 2025 or 20th October 2025
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