Business Intelligence Developer

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate for this position. Therefore, the appointable candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the University, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Full-Time, Fixed Term (24 months)

Applications are invited for the post of Business Intelligence Developer in the in the Directorate of Strategic Planning and Change 

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. 

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.

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• 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 

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. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Alison Wallis, Director of Strategic Planning and Change at: alison.wallis@rhul.ac.uk

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk 

Please quote the reference: 1125-303

Closing Date: 23:59, 18 December 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 14 January 2026

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.