Senior BI Developer
Hybrid – MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, BS34 8JH (2/3 days on site)
Full-time, Permanent
Band 4 / £40,000-£45,000 (dependent on experience)
SC Clearance Required
We are looking for a Senior BI Developer (Data & Analytics) to join our MI & Analytics team supporting the AFRS programme. This role is technically focused, with a strong emphasis on data modelling, analytics engineering, and data governance. Youll play a key role in building and embedding a robust data management and analytics framework, ensuring data is treated as a strategic asset across the organisation. Working alongside Reporting leadership and wider AFRS stakeholders, you will design and implement scalable data solutions, improve data quality and governance, and help drive a data-driven culture across the programme.
Responsibilities
* Support the development and implementation of data governance, analytics, and management frameworks
* Lead delivery of data analytics and modelling solutions to meet business requirements
* Design and maintain data models, data structures, and analytics platforms
* Ensure adherence to data governance policies, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR)
* Work closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable data solutions
* Develop functional roadmaps covering data architecture, analytics platforms, and data management capabilities
* Implement and enhance data management practices (data quality, metadata, master data, cataloguing)
* Support data owners and stewards in embedding governance practices
* Identify and resolve data risks and quality issues, working with cross‑functional teams
* Champion data literacy, governance, and best practice across AFRS
* Deliver clear communication of complex data concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
* Collaborate with business, IT, legal, and security teams to ensure compliant and effective data usage
* Contribute to continuous improvement of data quality, trust, and usability
Qualifications
* Proven experience (3+ years) designing and delivering data analytics and modelling solutions with business impact
* Strong expertise in data modelling, data architecture, and analytics engineering
* Experience with BI and analytics tools such as SQL, SSRS, Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Domo, Excel
* Understanding of data governance frameworks and best practices
* Hands‑on experience with data management disciplines (data quality, metadata, master data management, cataloguing)
* Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements (e.g. GDPR)
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence and translate complex concepts
* Experience working across corporate and operational domains (Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, etc.)
* Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex data challenges
* Understanding of risk management and data controls
* SC Clearance (or eligibility) – must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years
What we offer
* Flexible working considered
* Pension – 6%
* Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
* A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
* Serco discounts (cinema, entertainment, shopping, mobile phone plans, leisure centre memberships)
* A range of benefits to support health and well‑being (Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Cash Plans)
* A wealth of career development training (role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study, etc.)
* A safe and supportive culture
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the Ban the Box pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
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