Junior Business intelligence Developer

Junior Business intelligence Developer

Application Deadline: 25 July 2025

Department: MIS

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Liverpool

Compensation: £27,130 - £28,761 / year

Description

Job Title: Junior Business Developer Department:  MIS Salary:  £27,130-£28,761
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
 
This role is an opportunity for an ambitious candidate to join a fast-paced team supporting the City of Liverpool College Business Intelligence Team. The successful candidate will be part of the Reporting & Data Analytics team within the Business Intelligence function, improving existing reporting and integrating with the wider data warehouse and using a range of analytical and statistical techniques to provide information and insight to support the College. The candidate should have some experience working as part of a BI or MIS team and display some proficiency with SQL or other data manipulation techniques. Knowledge of Power BI would be beneficial, but support and training will be provided as this is a junior role. You should have a good eye for detail, good written and oral communication skills and the ability to be proactive in building strong relationships with customers in order to grow demand and trust in information and the service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support development and improvement of new and existing BI products
2. Have an understanding of statistical techniques and how to present data to a range of audiences
3. Able to communicate with both technical and non-technical colleagues and customers
4. Be able to identify opportunities to add value
5. Comply with internal and external health and safety guidelines, instructions and regulations
6. Comply with GDPR requirements and responsibilities when handling and processing data
7. Help to ensure through good working practices that the objectives, values and aims of both MIS Directorate and the Group are achieved on time
8. Participate fully in
9. Staff Development and practice
10. In-service training opportunities which are made available
11. Delivery of in-service training to others in the area of specific responsibility
12. The Appraisal Scheme

  Generic Duties 

• To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of college life. 
• To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times. 
• To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
• To support cross college activities as required, in particular the key enrolment and invigilation periods.
• Carry out any other relevant and appropriate duties as determined by the needs of the service and as appropriate to the grade.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria; 

1. Experience in a Business Intelligence setting 
2. Know and can apply a range of statistical and analytical techniques 
3. Knowledge of SQL, ability to self-serve for data 
4. Outcomes focused with a track record of delivering quality outputs that meet and exceed the needs of the customer 
5.  High level of accuracy and focus on detail
6. Able to work as part of a team 
7. A desire to learn and develop new skills and challenge yourself 

Desirable Criteria: 

1. Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant area 
2. Experience in the Education Sector 
3. Knowledge of SQL, ability to self-serve for data 
4. Knowledge of reporting tools e.g. Power BI, SSRS etc 
5. Experience of working with stakeholders, colleagues and partners to gather requirements and understand the purpose and goals to deliver insightful and meaningful reports and analysis 
6. Experience of large, complex datasets 
7. A creative approach to problem solving 

Benefits

Why Join The City of Liverpool College?
 
As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.  Here are some of the benefits available to you:

Generous holiday allowance 25 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays. You'll also benefit from Christmas and Easter closures and an annual wellbeing day.  Flexible Working We offer flexible working options depending on business need to support our employee's work-life balance.   
Pension Scheme You'll be part of the Aviva pension scheme, with contributions of up to 5%.

Professional Development We’re passionate about helping you thrive, offering a mix of formal and informal professional development opportunities—designed to sharpen your skills, expand your knowledge, and accelerate your career..  
Sport & Fitness Suite Our excellent sports and fitness facilities can be used free of charge by staff, and you’ll have access to our Cycle to Work scheme.  Health and Wellbeing You’ll have access to our Employee Assistance programme and to free, independent and confidential 24-hour counselling service. We also offer free flu vaccinations to help keep you feeling your best all year round. As a member of College staff, you’ll be able to access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons.

Medicash Scheme
Access to Medicash health plans – supporting you and your family with enhanced access to treatment, wellbeing services, and expert care whenever you need it.   Travel We’ve partnered with Arriva to bring you great savings on bus travel. Plus, we offer interest-free loans to help you buy annual travel passes from Merseytravel and Merseyrail. That means you can enjoy the savings of up to two months' free travel—without having to cover the full cost upfront. It’s all about making your commute more affordable and less stressful. Employee Benefits Platform As part of our team, you'll get access to the COLC employee benefits platform—packed with discounts, deals, and rewards on everything from everyday essentials to luxury treats. You can also access a range of discounted hair and beauty treatments at our Academy and Graduate Hair & Beauty Salons.

Life Assurance
 We offer life assurance to give you and your family added peace of mind — with a benefit of up to three times your annual salary payable in the event of death in service.