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Junior Business Intelligence Developer – Department for Culture, Media and Sport

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is recruiting a Junior Business Intelligence Developer to join its Digital, Data and Technology directorate.

This role sits within the Data and AI team and offers the opportunity to work on the department’s Corporate Business Intelligence Platform, including its data warehouse, dashboards and reporting tools.

Job overview

• Employer: Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
• Role: Junior Business Intelligence Developer
• Reference: 483996
• Salary: £36,734 – £40,344
• Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
• Location: Manchester, North West England, M2 3AW
• Contract: Fixed term, loan or secondment
• Duration: 2 years
• Working pattern: Full-time, flexible working and job share
• Vacancies: 1
• Closing date: Sunday 18 October 2026 at 11:55pm

Visa sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not stated as being available in this vacancy.

The advert says the role is broadly open to applicants who already have the relevant right to work in the UK, including eligible UK, Irish, Commonwealth, EUSS and certain other nationals.

Applicants requiring a new Skilled Worker visa should therefore not assume that sponsorship will be provided and should confirm their eligibility directly with DCMS before applying.

About the role

The successful candidate will work with the Business Intelligence Lead and experienced colleagues to help develop and maintain DCMS’s Corporate Business Intelligence Platform.

The platform includes a data warehouse and a suite of dashboards supporting users across areas including Finance and HR. DCMS currently uses Looker Studio as its primary reporting platform and is preparing to migrate to Power BI.

The role will involve helping to design and deliver reports, dashboards and data processes, while also supporting data integration and improvements to the quality, accessibility and usability of corporate data.

The postholder will also support DCMS’s transition from a Google-based environment to Microsoft 365, helping adapt and replicate existing reporting, analytical and automation processes.

Key responsibilities

You will:

• Support the development and maintenance of the Corporate BI Platform.
• Help develop reports, dashboards and data processes.
• Work with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
• Support data integration activities.
• Help improve corporate data quality, accessibility and usability.
• Contribute to the migration from Google-based tools to Microsoft 365.
• Work with technologies including Looker Studio and Power BI.
• Use data, automation and emerging technologies to support wider business challenges.
• Work independently while contributing to a small, collaborative BI team.

Essential requirements

Applicants should have:

• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and dimensional data modelling.
• The ability to use SQL to extract, transform and analyse data across complex datasets.
• Experience creating reports, dashboards or data visualisations using tools such as Power BI, Looker Studio, Tableau or similar.
• The ability to gather and analyse stakeholder requirements and deliver effective reporting solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain technical information to non-technical audiences.

Desirable skills

The following would also be beneficial:

• Understanding of data integration and data pipeline concepts, including ETL/ELT.
• Experience with workflow automation tools such as Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Automate and Power Apps.
• Experience with Google Apps Script.

Selection process

The recruitment process uses the Civil Service Success Profiles framework.

Applicants will be assessed against:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Technical skills will include:

• Communicating between technical and non-technical audiences
• Data visualisation
• Data preparation and linkage

Applicants must also provide evidence of a dashboard project they have delivered, preferably involving corporate data. This should cover the project’s objective, how requirements were gathered, tools and technologies used, data preparation, accuracy and stakeholder satisfaction.

Application requirements

Applicants will need to submit:

• A CV of no more than two A4 pages, covering relevant responsibilities and achievements.
• A Statement of Suitability of up to 500 words, explaining how their skills, qualities and experience meet the essential criteria.
• A Technical Statement of up to 250 words describing a dashboard project they have delivered.

If there is a high number of applications, an initial sift may be conducted using the technical statement.

Information session

Prospective applicants can attend an information session about the role, team and wider directorate.

Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
Time: 10:00am

The session will be hosted by Glyn Spencer and Harry Ager.

Applicants interested in attending should register using the registration form provided in the original advert. An invitation will be sent after the registration deadline.

Benefits

DCMS offers a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• 26.5 days’ annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after five years.
• Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Employee discounts and financial wellbeing resources.
• Three days of paid volunteering leave.
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave benefits.
• Staff reward and recognition schemes.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff networks and development opportunities.
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme.

The advertised salary also comes with a Civil Service pension, with DCMS stating an employer contribution of 28.97%.

Security and eligibility

Successful candidates must meet the required security requirements and undergo a basic or equivalent criminal record check.

The role requires a Security Check (SC) level of clearance, together with baseline personnel security checks for those working with government assets.

The vacancy is broadly open to eligible applicants who already meet the Civil Service nationality and right-to-work requirements.

Application deadline

Applications must be submitted by 11:55pm on Sunday 18 October 2026.

Job reference: 483996

Source

Civil Service Jobs – Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Original vacancy: Civil Service Jobs, Junior Business Intelligence Developer, reference 483996.