BI Developer

Do you have a passion for turning complex data into meaningful insight and creating reporting solutions that drive better decision-making? Join The Open University as a BI Developer and play a key role in delivering high-quality business intelligence, reporting, and analytical solutions that support strategic decision-making across the university. About the Role As a BI Developer, you will design, develop and maintain high-quality reporting and dashboard solutions that support evidence-based decision making across the university. The role focuses on translating complex data into clear, actionable insight, via reporting solutions, whilst ensuring analytical accuracy. The role combines strong reporting and visualisation capability with applied analytical skills to support performance monitoring across the university. This role is for a fixed term of 12 months. Key Responsibilities Reporting & Dashboard Delivery • Design, build and maintain user focused dashboards and reports using appropriate reporting solutions e.g. Power BI. • Deliver reporting that tracks performance against agreed indicators, targets and outcomes. • Ensure reports are robust, consistent and aligned with agreed definitions and metrics. Analysis & Insight • Conduct analysis to quality assure reported data and ensure accuracy by applying appropriate analytical techniques to investigate trends, patterns and exceptions. • Contribute to the development and application of analytical frameworks that link metrics to strategic objectives. Stakeholder Engagement • Work with stakeholders to understand reporting needs and decision-making contexts. • Translate business questions into effective reporting and analytical solutions. • Challenge and refine requests where appropriate to improve clarity, relevance and value. • Present insights clearly to a range of audiences, including non‑technical users. Data Management & Governance • Work with multiple data sources, ensuring appropriate handling, modelling, integration and documentation. • Adhere to data protection, information security and data retention requirements. • Promote good practice in data quality and reporting standards. General responsibilities • Plan and manage workload independently, meeting deadlines and adapting to changing priorities. • Contribute effectively as part of a collaborative team. • Work in a way that is consistent with equality legislation and University policies. • Undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the role. About You Essential: • Degree‑level qualification in a numerate or analytical discipline or equivalent relevant professional experience. • Strong experience in building reporting and dashboard solutions, particularly using Power BI and/or Excel. • Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets with a high level of accuracy. • Experience of working with multiple data sources and understanding data definitions and limitations. • Ability to communicate insights clearly through effective visuals, written commentary and verbal explanation. • Experience of working with stakeholders to deliver reporting that supports decision making. • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality outputs. • Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and respond positively to change. Desirable: • Experience using additional analytical or data tools (e.g. SQL, SAS, R, Python). • Understanding of performance management and outcome focused reporting. Support with your application If you have any questions, or need support or adjustments relating to your application, the recruitment process, or the role, please contact us on 01908 541111 or email careers@open.ac.uk quoting the advert reference number. Why Join The Open University? At The Open University, we're proud to be pioneers in accessible education and digital innovation. As a BI Developer, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by helping colleagues across the institution use data more effectively to improve outcomes for students and stakeholders. Our benefits include: • 33 days annual leave, on top of bank holidays and a three-day Christmas closure period. • Access to a leading pension scheme for UK higher education with generous employer contributions. • Staff Fee Waivers for OU study, meaning you could earn a degree for free. • Hybrid working, with limited requirement to attend the office in-person, with agile working and family friendly policies. • Discounts, wellbeing support, and development opportunities. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of data-driven decision-making at The Open University by delivering reporting and insight that supports one of the UK's most respected institutions.