Business Intelligence (BI) Developer - The National Lottery Community Fund - SEO

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About the job

Job summary

Help Us Turn Data into Action for Communities

 At The National Lottery Community Fund, we believe in the power of communities to change lives. Our Evidence and Impact team plays a vital role in making sure our funding decisions are informed, equitable, and impactful. We’re looking for a Business Intelligence (BI) Developer who’s passionate about data, storytelling, and creating tools that empower others inside and outside of the Fund to make data driven decisions. You will report into Head of Business Intelligence (BI)

This role is especially exciting as it supports our work with dormant assets. Whereby the Fund will be unlocking unclaimed financial resources and directing them to where they can make the greatest difference. You’ll help us understand the impact of these funds, identify areas of need, and ensure that insights from dormant asset investments are accessible and actionable across the Fund.

As a BI Developer, you’ll work closely with stakeholders across the organisation—from analysts and operational teams to senior leadership—ensuring that our data tools and reporting solutions meet real-world needs. You’ll be instrumental in building scalable data models, developing ETL pipelines, and designing intuitive dashboards that empower users to explore and understand our data independently.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, agile environment, values stakeholder engagement, and is passionate about using data to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

Job description

What You'll Do

As a BI Developer, you’ll:

Design and build engaging dashboards and reports using Power BI
Develop efficient, scalable data models in collaboration with our Data Architect and Technology teams
Build and maintain ETL pipelines to support robust, reliable data flows
Lead the transition to automated, self-service reporting across the Fund
Work closely with analysts, business users, and stakeholders to ensure insights are accessible, actionable, and aligned with strategic goals
Facilitate workshops, demos, and feedback sessions to gather requirements and improve BI products
Apply user-centric design principles and continuously improve your products based on feedback and usage data
Communicate complex data concepts clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical audiences

We’re looking for someone who:

Has experience turning user needs into BI solutions that drive decision-making
Is skilled in Power BI (DAX, Power Query/M), SQL and or python
Has experience with ETL development
Has experience with data modelling, UI/UX best practices, and enterprise BI development
Understands data engineering principles and has worked with tools or platforms for data integration and transformation
Is a confident communicator who can translate data into compelling narratives and actionable insights
Works collaboratively across teams and builds strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels
Is passionate about using data to support equity, sustainability, and community resilience
Thrives in a collaborative, agile environment and is eager to keep learning

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a team that:

Harnesses data to make a tangible, positive impact on communities
Champions an equity-based approach to funding
Supports devolved, community-led decision-making
Values innovation, compassion, and adaptability
Is committed to professional development and shared learning
Encourages open communication, teamwork, and cross-functional collaboration

Any questions about the recruitment process, please email: recruitment@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk 

If you have any role specific questions please email: luke.johnston@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk 

Interview Date: Virtual, 6th November

Location: UK-wide - We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Newtown.

Person specification

On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below

Essential Criteria

A professional qualification, bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline such as mathematics, statistics or data analysis.

Experienced in taking user requirements and functional designs and turning these into BI products for a wide range of users.

Hands on data visualisation experience, with a strong background in developing enterprise BI products that meet the needs of a wide range of users.

Skilled in data coding languages and practical techniques with demonstrable experience and/or professional certifications.

Awareness of data quality best practice and how it should apply to enterprise BI.

Experience of developing and maintaining productionised BI solutions, including the full development lifecycle.

Awareness of industry-recognised data modelling patterns and standards.

Desirable Criteria

Awareness of project management techniques, and an appreciation of how they are applied in the environment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

 Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)