BI Developer

At Unite Students, data isn`t just something we report on ?" it`s how we make better decisions, improve experiences, and deliver real impact for our students and partners. We`re looking for a skilled and creative BI Developer to join our growing Data & Insight team and play a key role in shaping how data is understood and used across the organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing data to life ?" combining technical expertise with storytelling and design to create dashboards that are not only accurate, but genuinely useful and engaging for the people who rely on them every day. Reporting to the Senior Analytics Manager, you`ll take ownership of delivering high-quality, well-designed business intelligence solutions, working closely with stakeholders across the business to turn complex data into clear, actionable insight that drives confident decision-making.What You`ll Be Doing

• Designing and developing engaging, intuitive Tableau dashboards that turn complex data into actionable insight.
• Enhancing and optimising existing reporting solutions to improve usability, accuracy, and business value.
• Supporting the ongoing management and optimisation of the Tableau Cloud platform.
• Partnering with stakeholders and subject matter experts to understand business needs and translate them into effective BI solutions.
• Working closely with Data Engineering teams to ensure reporting requirements are accurately reflected within the data warehouse.
• Championing best practice in data visualisation and storytelling, helping to drive self-service analytics across the business.
• Contributing BI expertise to wider cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.
• Providing ad-hoc analytical support and collaborating on broader initiatives within the Data & Insight team., Delivering high-quality dashboards that are insightful, engaging, and widely adopted by end users.
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting and deliver additional value through data.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders through clear communication and trusted expertise.
• Supporting the wider success of the Data & Insight team and contributing to key business objectives.
  
  Strong experience in data visualisation and analytics, with the ability to create clear, insightful, and actionable dashboards.
• Proven experience with BI tools, ideally Tableau.
• Experience gathering stakeholder requirements and communicating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work across a variety of teams and stakeholders.
• A genuine passion for data visualisation and continuous learning, with an interest in industry trends and best practice., Working knowledge of SQL.
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms or data warehouses such as Databricks or Snowflake.
• Experience with Tableau Cloud administration or support.
• Awareness of UX and user-centred dashboard design principles.
• Experience designing dashboards for both desktop and mobile platforms.
• Exposure to the full analytics lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design through to delivery and ongoing support.
  
  Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.
Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are. People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive. Room for Everyone We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what`s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us. We are US.


• A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
• 25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
• A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
• Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
• Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!