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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Systems Coordinator - **Company:** Dunelm - **Location:** Leicester, United Kingdom - **Salary:** £104,000 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Collaborative Learning, Microsoft PowerPoint, Power BI - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dunelmweb.itssystems.co.uk/vacancies/38447/data-systems-coordinator.html ## About the Role * Confidence using Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. * A logical and organised approach to problem-solving. * The ability to build positive relationships and work effectively with different teams. * A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn new systems, including Rotageek and Power BI. * A focus on delivering great outcomes for our stores and colleagues. It would be a bonus if you have * Retail or store-based experience. * Experience producing reports or working within Workforce Management (WFM). * An interest in continuous improvement and finding better ways of doing things. ## Description The department builds the store labour budget, translating the sales plan into the hours each store needs, and owns the workload plan that sets what stores do and when, smoothed across the year and balanced against the labour available. It also owns store communications, the Store Operations Hub that handles and resolves store queries, and the supplier contracts and budgets that support day-to-day store operations. Working closely with Finance, People, Commercial, and field teams, the department challenges demand so that everything landing in stores is realistic, well-timed, and clearly communicated, giving store teams a single, trusted point of contact and the support they need to deliver for customers. Role In a nutshell If you're organised, enjoy working with data and like keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this role could be a great fit. You'll help keep our workforce planning tools, reports and schedules accurate and up to date, supporting stores to focus on what matters most, our customers. From maintaining workload plans and helping colleagues with system queries to producing reports and tracking actions, you'll play an important role in making sure the right information gets to the right people at the right time. Working with teams across the business, you'll use data and insight to support decision-making, solve problems and help us find even better ways of working. Work your way, together We're a hybrid business, which means you'll have flexibility alongside time together with your team. In this role, you can expect 3 days a week in the office or on-site, helping you stay connected, collaborate and do your best work for our customers. * Keep the Workload Planner up to date, ensuring data is accurate and changes are checked before publishing. * Maintain workload trackers, supporting documents and planning data. * Support workload and labour planning by identifying trends, capacity risks and data issues. * Produce reports and insights to support decision-making across the team and wider business. * Support the day-to-day administration of Rotageek, including data checks, housekeeping and store queries. * Track workload-related activity and support cost mitigation and claim-back processes where required. * Coordinate actions, support meetings and help ensure key activities are delivered on time. * Work closely with stakeholders across Commercial, Operations and Store teams to support effective planning and communication., You'll join a friendly, supportive team where your work genuinely makes a difference. No two days are quite the same, and you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, work with a variety of stakeholders and help shape how we support our stores. After all, when our stores can focus on customers, we know we're doing something right. D&I statement Dunelm is committed to becoming an inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, religion, disability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms. Our commitment to you Accessibility allows everyone to have an equitable chance when applying and showing off their potential, which helps us create a more inclusive and diverse team that brings fresh ideas and perspectives. Should you need it, we have an accessibility tool available in the top menu to support you when you're completing your application. If you require any other reasonable adjustments during the application and assessment process, reach out to your recruitment partner. Work your way We want our colleagues to feel at home wherever they work, so that they are comfortable and can be their best selves. In addition, we want everyone to feel connected to the business, our strategy and the teams they work with. Where hybrid working is applicable, colleagues need to strike the right balance to fulfil both of these important factors. You will find the right mix of being at home, in the office & out in the business, bearing in mind business needs, job role and level of responsibility. Wellbeing is more than just a buzzword here From our Wellbeing Buddies and Mental Health First Aid training to our progressive parental leave, menopause policies and Colleague Support Fund, we're committed to supporting our colleagues in every area - and at every stage - of their lives. Through our partnership with the Retail Trust, everyone at Dunelm has free access to a 24/7 Virtual GP, as well as therapy and counselling, plus information, guidance and advice in all areas of financial, emotional and physical wellbeing. Please accept Functional Cookies to view this content Taking opportunities Meet Amanda, our Chief Stores and People Director, who shares how she feels empowered to take opportunities every day, why Dunelm is her happy place, and why it's a really exciting time to join us. Look in our toy box Of course, you should never judge a business by its tech stack. But take a peek at the range of technologies our engineers and developers are currently playing with. Dazzling design At Dunelm, we love every aspect of the design process. We're continually researching new developments in packaging, materials and production methods, tapping into new data insights and keeping track of changing lifestyle trends. We're hugely collaborative in the way we work. Together, the teams here have a direct impact on our success, creating amazing products that drive sales and delight our customers, as well as providing direction for our wide and varied range of brands. Please accept Functional Cookies to view this content Please accept Functional Cookies to view this content Keep on growing We want you to get as much out of working with us as possible. That's why we'll do everything we can to engage you in the process of learning, and encourage you to explore new opportunities around your particular skills and interests. For you, this includes: Housewarming & Settling In where you can find out more about the wider business, our culture, behaviours, networks and wellbeing support Thrive, our learning and skills platform which gives you a blended, bite-sized, social learning experience with learning relevant to your role Our Enterprise Leadership Programme designed specifically for our strong growth potential Heads of Department to help them reach the next level in their career Our INSPIRE Programme designed for our strong growth potential senior managers across the business to enhance their leadership capability Our EXPLORE Programme designed to prepare our next generation of Line Managers Personal Effectiveness workshops and self-led learning, also delivered through Thrive Apprenticeships opportunities relevant to your role - from level 2 (equivalent to GCSE) through to Level 7 (equivalent to Masters) Colleague Development Fund to support colleagues in accessing external training relevant to your role Coaching and mentoring to support you in your current role and help you prepare for the next Functional academies that offer training to support you in the technical aspects of your role Self-awareness tools to help you understand what really matters to you, and where your own talents and ambitions lie Progress conversations that reflect on how you're doing and define your focus areas for the coming months Career conversations that explore what you want from your career, in light of your current capabilities, potential and future aspirations, "I'm working closely with my stakeholders, mapping out what they need in their next hire and then heading out to find the perfect match."