Head of Data & Analytics (maternity cover)

Head of Data & Analytics (maternity cover)

Sheffield City Centre (fully office-based)

Salary: 65000 - 85000

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) 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.

Were hiring an experienced interim Head of Data & Analytics to lead a small capable team while staying hands-on with delivery whilst being the key data leader in the business. Time split: approximately 70% hands-on delivery and 30% leadership scope (team governance stakeholders). Youll partner closely with the Management and Executive Team to define and track KPIs deliver weekly insights and progress our Data Strategy & Governance.

You will be an experienced hands-on analytics leader whos comfortable managing a small team while actively delivering. You will possess strong commercial acumen and will be confident presenting concise insight to senior stakeholders.


Key responsibilities:

• Hands-on delivery (70%)
  • Deliver analytics personally using SQL dbt and Tableau (model build tests docs dashboards).
  • Define iterate consult on and own KPI frameworks; compile and present the weekly leadership KPI pack.
  • Get hands dirty with a variety of ad hoc and project-based analytical tasks (deep-dives quick turnarounds data triage QA).
  • Translate business questions into clear analytical deliverables and data stories with measurable impact.
  • Partner closely with the Management and Executive Team on commercial operational and product performance metrics.
• Leadership scope (30%)
  • 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.
  • Data Strategy & Governance: advance documentation standards testing quality monitoring and access/governance practices; champion data literacy.
  • Stakeholder management: work cross-functionally (Sales Marketing Product Finance Ops); shape roadmaps and communicate trade-offs and progress.
  • Continue to develop the companys 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 35 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.

• 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.

Our innovative technology and services are designed to support students letting agents and operators by offering a single comprehensive platform that facilitates every stage of the rental journey. Since our inception in 2015 we have expanded our operations to over 60 cities partnered with more than 1000 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. Operating from our Sheffield City Centre headquarters our team of over 140 professionals is growing rapidly as we continue to develop industry-leading technology and enter new markets.

This is an exciting time to join UniHomes. We are looking for talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission and be part of a dynamic forward-thinking organisation that is shaping the future of student renting.

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

What do you get when you work here

With people and culture at the heart of our organisation we are continually enhancing our employee offer and culture. We are incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW) and an accredited Living Wage employer - all our employees earn a fair living wage above the government minimum 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 length of service days voluntary day enhanced pension scheme pension salary sacrifice scheme healthcare scheme Employee Assistant Programme sick pay enhanced maternity & paternity pay career progression a commitment to personal and professional development employee of the month award refer a friend scheme staff discounts mental health and financial support and company social events.

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 want to hear your unique voice in your application. We love AI but relying on it solely to write your cover letter and answer the application questions is a missed opportunity to showcase the originality and personality that will make you stand out. Show us the real you.

We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding.