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.
Serco is 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. You will 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
Benefits
* Flexible working considered
* Pension – 6%
* Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
* A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
* Serco discounts which include cinema, Merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
* A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Cash Plans, and more.
* A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
* A safe and supportive culture
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