Business Intelligence Developer

Royal Holloway University of London; Egham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Business Intelligence Developer to support a major project in transforming its Student Record System. The role focuses on reporting, visualising strategic information, and maintaining existing services during the project. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills, experience with data dashboards (using Qlik Sense, PowerBI, or Tableau), and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders. This position offers excellent development opportunities and benefits, including generous leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Training and Development opportunities

Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in reporting and visualising data and information.
• Aptitude for analysis with attention to detail.
• Ability to develop effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of a new system delivers excellent data flow.
• Work closely with stakeholders for data reporting and integration.
• Maintain existing services during project span.

Skills

Reporting and visualising strategic information

Understanding key performance metrics

Communication skills

Data analysis

Dashboard reporting (Qlik Sense, PowerBI or Tableau)

Tools

Qlik Sense

PowerBI

Tableau

Job description

Job Summary

Full‑Time, Fixed Term (24 months). Applications are invited for the post of Business Intelligence Developer in the Directorate of Strategic Planning and Change.

About the Project

Royal Holloway, University of London is undertaking a major project to replace its Student Record System (SRS) and transform the operating model for Student Study Services. The SRS underpins the entire student journey, from application through to graduation. This project is central to our commitment to delivering a modern, efficient, and student‑focused experience. The new system will support all aspects of the student lifecycle and will play a vital role in helping the University meet its strategic goals for student recruitment and student experience. This role will undertake work to ensure that we maintain existing services during the span of the project.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements

The post holder will have technical experience of reporting and visualising strategic information and an understanding of the key performance metrics used within the higher education sector. A successful candidate will have an eye for detail, an aptitude for analysis, good communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels across the institution.

Experience of reporting and visualising data and information, and an understanding of the key performance metrics affecting the higher education sector is also essential. Dashboard reporting experience using such solutions as Qlik Sense, PowerBI or Tableau is highly desirable. Experience in design, build and maintenance of data warehouse and its associated ETL processes would also be desirable.

We are seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking candidate who can work across the University to ensure the implementation of the new system delivers excellent data flow, reporting and integration with our data warehouse. You will be able to build successful partnerships with internal and external colleagues and work closely with a range of stakeholders including academic and professional services colleagues, external partners and students.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Student Study Services at Royal Holloway, contributing to a project that will have a lasting impact on the student experience and the University’s operational effectiveness.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking

Location

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the University is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

Contact

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alison Wallis, Director of Strategic Planning and Change at [e-mail].

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [e-mail].

Please quote the reference: 1125-303.

Closing Date: 23:59, 18 December 2025.

Interview Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026.