Job Description

BI Developer

£40,000 - £50,000 plus benefits (Work Level 6A)

Manchester city centre - in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office twice per week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

Please note that Co-op does not offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity

We’re open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

We’re reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers.

We’re looking for a Business Intelligence Developer to join us and develop cutting edge data products which will enable us to make the best business decisions for our members, customers, colleagues and communities. You’ll help to build dynamic business intelligence reports and dashboards using tools such as Power BI and Strategy to support a variety of colleagues and teams across our business, engaging and building relationships with a wide range of partners and gaining a fantastic exposure to all areas in the Co-op.

Why this role matters

As a BI developer at the Co-op, every day will be different. We’ll look to you to create reporting solutions to help our colleagues get a better understanding of their data. You’ll work closely with the engineering team and use your skills to build impactful reporting and BI solutions. If you’ve delivered business intelligence solutions before and have a strong analytical mind, we can offer you the opportunity to develop your career and make a real impact on how we share data at Co-op.

What you’ll do

• Work closely with teams across the wider business to understand their requirements and provide insights, ensuring BI solutions meet their needs
• Design, develop, test, and optimise BI solutions, with a focus on accessibility, performance, flexibility and standardisation
• Collaborate with our data engineers in acquiring, capturing, validating, cleansing and managing data from several different sources
• Build reporting layer tables in Databricks
• Design, deploy and govern intuitive generative AI data interfaces that democratise information across the organisation
• Develop impactful data visualisation products which are tailored to the users’ needs
• Work cross-functionally and build relationships with the wider data team – data engineering, data governance, data science and technology teams
• Align work with data governance, quality, and visualisations standards to ensure products are secure, compliant, and accessible

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience of data models, reports, and dashboards across web and mobile platforms
• A deep understanding of data visualisation best practice and proven experience working with Power BI or Strategy
• Experience with working within the MS Azure Cloud data platform (Data Factory, Data Lake and Databricks)
• Strong SQL skills with experience of Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or equivalent
• Experience working on data warehouse projects and has a good understanding of data modelling principles
• Demonstrable experience of understanding business problems, scoping requirements and wireframing potential solutions
• The confidence to speak to business partners across all levels of the business, challenging and influencing along the way
• The ability to pick up new technology and a desire to continuously learn

We know some people may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet every requirement. At Co-op, we’re committed to building diverse and inclusive teams, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion