Head of Data & Analytics (maternity cover)
UniHomes South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Sheffield City Centre (fully office-based)
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000
Start: Early 2026 (with handover/overlap)
Contract type: 37 hours per week. Fixed term 13 months.
Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer
Direct reports: 3 Analysts – Energy sub‑team (1 mid who line‑manages 1 junior) and Commercial sub‑team (1 mid)
UniHomes is a leading UK student accommodation platform operating across 60+ cities, providing a Utility Management Service to our customers. Our Data & Analytics function powers commercial performance, product decisions, and operational efficiency, with increasing demands following investment from our private equity shareholders, Macquarie and LDC.
Key Responsibilities
* Hands‑on delivery (~70%)
o Deliver analytics personally using SQL, dbt, and Tableau (model build, tests, docs, dashboards).
o Define, iterate, consult on and own KPI frameworks; compile and present the weekly leadership KPI pack.
o Get hands‑dirty with a variety of ad‑hoc and project‑based analytical tasks (deep‑dives, quick turnarounds, data triage, QA).
o Translate business questions into clear analytical deliverables and data stories with measurable impact.
o Partner closely with the Management and Executive Team on commercial, operational, and product performance metrics.
* Leadership scope (~30%)
o Team leadership & development: coach and support 3 Analysts; maintain rituals (stand‑ups, code reviews, showcases); manage prioritisation and capacity; support the mid Energy lead who line‑manages a junior.
o Data Strategy & Governance: advance documentation standards, testing, quality monitoring, and access/governance practices; champion data literacy.
o Stakeholder management: work cross‑functionally (Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, Ops); shape roadmaps and communicate trade‑offs and progress.
o Continue to develop the company’s data capability as we aim to mature our data function and usage cases.
Skills And Experience
* 5+ years in analytics/data, including 2+ years managing/mentoring (ideally teams of 3–5 Analysts).
* Proficient in SQL, dbt, and Tableau (or very close equivalents).
* Track record of KPI design, dashboarding, and insight delivery for senior forums.
* Experience contributing to Data Strategy and Data Governance initiatives.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Desirable
* Experience with Snowflake (or other modern cloud DWH).
* Exposure to marketplaces, property, or utilities contexts.
About Us
At UniHomes, we are transforming the student rental experience across the UK. As the leading platform for student accommodation advertising and utility management, we provide a streamlined solution that simplifies the process of securing all‑inclusive housing. Since our inception in 2015, we have expanded our operations to over 60 cities, partnered with more than 1,000 letting agents and operators, and secured investment from Macquarie Capital and LDC. Our achievements have been recognised through awards such as EY Entrepreneur of the Year, Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, The Negotiator Awards, and Great Place to Work® certification.
What do you get when you work here?
We are a certified Great Place to Work® and accredited Living Wage employer – all our employees earn a fair living wage. Working in our stunning new office at New Era Square in the centre of Sheffield, you will get complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, holidays, enhanced pension scheme, healthcare scheme, employee assistance programme, and many more benefits described in detail in the full offer.
We are a team driven and united by our core values:
* Lead the Way
* In it Together
* Customers Matter
* Keep it Simple
* Rise Above Challenges
* Make it Happen
Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement
At UniHomes we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and which values individuals for their unique perspectives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to make the recruitment process more accessible to you. Applicants must already have the permanent and unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship as we do not hold a sponsor licence.
We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding.
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