BI Developer

Marks and Spencer plc (UK)
UK
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Visualization Power BI Data Analytics

Job description

This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.

To stay close to our customers and colleagues, our support teams are in the office for at least three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected. Summary Join the M&S Food Data & Analytics team and play a key role in shaping how data-driven decisions are made across our Food business. You’ll be part of the Reporting function, working closely with analysts, data specialists and business partners to deliver end-to-end BI solutions that turn complex data into clear, actionable insight.

This role is ideal if you enjoy collaborating with business partners, automating manual processes, and building high-quality Power BI reporting that supports both day-to-day operations and wider transformation initiatives. All the details

What you’ll do

Your key accountabilities will include:

  • See opportunities to automate manual processes through BI and reporting enhancements that improve efficiency and confidence in decision-making.
  • Gather requirements and translate business needs into clear, well-scoped BI and reporting designs, working closely with business users.
  • Design, build and maintain BI/reporting solutions that support Food operations and transformation projects.
  • Coordinate testing, training and launch of solutions to ensure smooth adoption and sustainable ways of working.
  • Track usage and effectiveness of reporting solutions, partnering with Change and Finance teams to understand impact and engagement., What motivates me is getting to learn something new, and the best thing about buying is that you can go into any area, and you’ll become an expert in it. I started in food - ambient snacking and soft drinks - then moved into homecare, buying pet food and household products. Now I’ve been promoted to a Senior Buyer role within our Bakery team. Hetal (She / Her) | Buyer Read full story

We want to succeed by earning and deserving the trust of consumers. We try to do the right thing for customers, whether it’s creating healthy everyday food or delivering the small moments of joy in their lives. People rely on M&S and that’s what makes it such a privilege to work here. Beth (She / Her) | Own Brand Lead Read full story

What motivates me is getting to learn something new, and the best thing about buying is that you can go into any area, and you’ll become an expert in it. I started in food - ambient snacking and soft drinks - then moved into homecare, buying pet food and household products. Now I’ve been promoted to a Senior Buyer role within our Bakery team. Hetal (She / Her) | Buyer Read full story

We want to succeed by earning and deserving the trust of consumers. We try to do the right thing for customers, whether it’s creating healthy everyday food or delivering the small moments of joy in their lives. People rely on M&S and that’s what makes it such a privilege to work here. Beth (She / Her) | Own Brand Lead Read full story

What motivates me is getting to learn something new, and the best thing about buying is that you can go into any area, and you’ll become an expert in it. I started in food - ambient snacking and soft drinks - then moved into homecare, buying pet food and household products. Now I’ve been promoted to a Senior Buyer role within our Bakery team. Hetal (She / Her) | Buyer Read full story

We want to succeed by earning and deserving the trust of consumers. We try to do the right thing for customers, whether it’s creating healthy everyday food or delivering the small moments of joy in their lives. People rely on M&S and that’s what makes it such a privilege to work here. Beth (She / Her) | Own Brand Lead Read full storyEnd of quote slider carousel Make Your Mark Opportunities to be heard

Your voice matters here. You can share your ideas ‘Straight to Stuart’, our CEO, or get involved in our BIG (Business involvement Group). Our colleague networks are also great places to find support, listen to each other and encourage debate., A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources. Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer. Health and Wellbeing Network

Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers. Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace. Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all. Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences. LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers. Culture and Heritage Network

Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers. Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources. Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer. Health and Wellbeing Network

Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers. Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace. Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all. Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences. LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers. Culture and Heritage Network

Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers. Family & Carers Network

A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources. Cancer Network

Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer. Health and Wellbeing Network

Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers. Forces Community Network

Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace. Gender Equality Network

Addressing gender-related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all. Menopause Network

Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences. LGBTQ+ Network

Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers. Culture and Heritage Network

Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers. End of slider Colleague Networks carousel Benefits Wellbeing hub

Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.

  • Wellbeing hub
  • Wellbeing hub Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.

  • Giving back
  • Giving back Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them.

  • Pay

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience leading the scoping, design and delivery of BI/reporting solutions end-to-end.
  • Strong capability in data visualisation and user experience design, creating clear, intuitive reporting.
  • Experience testing solutions and measuring impact, either independently or in collaboration with others.
  • Strong SQL knowledge.
  • Advanced skills in Power BI.

Benefits & conditions

Team Food Store London Support Office Location London, Greater London Contract type Permanent Position type Full Time Salary Competitive + Benefits Closing date: 21st May 2026

  • Intro
  • About the role
  • People Stories
  • Make Your Mark
  • Colleague Networks
  • Benefits, Earn a competitive salary.
  • Colleague discount
  • Colleague discount After completing your probation period, you’ll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third-party brands for you and a member of your household. Please note only contracts of more than 12 weeks are eligible for this benefit.

  • Time off
  • Time off Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.

  • Bonus
  • Bonus We have discretionary bonus schemes depending on your role and our business performance.

  • Life assurance
  • Life assurance Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).

  • Workplace savings
  • Workplace savings We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.

  • My Choices
  • My Choices Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.

  • Cycle to work
  • Cycle to work Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.

  • Smart tech
  • Smart tech Buy the latest technology with interest-free financing directly from your salary.

  • Family friendly policy
  • Family friendly policy Industry-leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo-natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.

  • Wellbeing hub
  • Giving back
  • Pay
  • Colleague discount
  • Time off
  • Bonus
  • Life assurance
  • Workplace savings
  • My Choices
  • Cycle to work
  • Smart tech
  • Family friendly policy

About the company

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We’re inclusive, fast-moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

  • 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third-party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
  • Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
  • Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
  • Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
  • Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
  • Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
  • Market-leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
  • 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
  • One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone’s welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you’d benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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Being an in-person business

We’re at our best when we’re close to customers, and for many of us at M&S, that means working in store every day.

To stay close to customers, our support teams are in the office three days a week as we believe that skills are developed through collaboration, and that spending time together makes us more creative and connected. It also means we can solve problems as soon as they arise, learn and grow as a team, build trust, and get closer to our colleagues. HetalBethHetalBethHetalBeth

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