Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hours: 30 per week (4 days) - flexible on days. Full-time will be considered. Contract type: 12 months fixed term from September 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: £Competitive Reporting to: Director of Legal and Business Affairs We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover for our legal counsel. The successful candidate will support the Legal and Business Affairs team in managing a variety of legal support requests from across the business. Day to day workload will include supporting with various commercial agreements, intellectual property management, approving marketing copy, supplier onboarding, low level dispute resolution and providing general first line support on legal enquiries. This role would suit a generalist commercial lawyer looking to build on existing in-house experience or broaden their private practice skills set by joining a fast-growing business. You will be dealing with a variety of legal topics and your day-to-day workload will require contract drafting skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing workload with discretion and precision. Key responsibilities: Contract drafting and negotiation: Legal Counsel (maternity cover) Legal and Business Affairs Legal Counsel (maternity cover) Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hours: 30 per week (4 days) - flexible on days. Full-time will be considered. Contract type: 12 months fixed term from September 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: £Competitive Reporting to: Director of Legal and Business Affairs We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover for our legal counsel. The successful candidate will support the Legal and Business Affairs team in managing a variety of legal support requests from across the business. Day to day workload will include supporting with various commercial agreements, intellectual property management, approving marketing copy, supplier onboarding, low level dispute resolution and providing general first line support on legal enquiries. This role would suit a generalist commercial lawyer looking to build on existing in-house experience or broaden their private practice skills set by joining a fast-growing business. You will be dealing with a variety of legal topics and your day-to-day workload will require contract drafting skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing workload with discretion and precision. Key responsibilities: Contract drafting and negotiation: Draft, review, negotiate and amend commercial agreements with client partners and suppliers. Prepare and revise special conditions, draft bespoke agreements and respond to counterparties' legal comments. Liaise with internal stakeholders to draft and negotiate agreements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Legal risk and dispute management: Provide guidance and support the Customer Support team in the handling of consumer complaints. Supporting the various internal departments with ad-hoc enquiries, for example, marketing, employment, litigation, consumer, commercial and intellectual property related matters. Legal research: Supporting the Data Protection officer where required. Support the senior compliance counsel on regulatory matters, including ICO, IPO and advertising standards referrals. Manage energy billing disputes and pre-litigation correspondence with external legal teams. Advise on supplier and partner agreements. Supplier and invoice management: Set up new suppliers and process invoices via SAGE. Coordinate with Finance and external vendors to validate and resolve billing issues. Intellectual property oversight: Manage the Group's trademark portfolio. Administer trademark watching services (e.g., Corsearch) and ensure brand protection. Liaise with marketing and legal teams to monitor third-party trademark applications. Internal legal support: Provide legal input on procurement questionnaires and onboarding documentation. Review, develop, draft, and update internal precedent agreements including T&Cs and NDAs. Skills and experience: Qualified solicitor or legal executive with commercial law experience, preferably with some in-house experience but this is not essential. Ideally 1 to 4 years' experience but all levels considered. Ideally some familiarity with the ASA CAP and BCAP Code. Strong drafting and negotiation skills. Some experience in low level dispute resolution (pre-action negotiations only) and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with IP protection and trademark monitoring. Proficiency and interest in legal document management. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. About us: UniHomes has been named the fastest-growing technology company in Yorkshire and the Northeast in the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. We are also incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW). Our industry-leading property search portal and utility management service enables our established and ever-increasing network of letting agent partners, to offer hassle-free all-inclusive accommodation to our growing and strong community of university students, who are actively seeking their perfect shared house. We are taking the market by storm, currently in over 60 university cities and towns across the UK, and we have huge ambitions for 2025. Founded by three Sheffield property entrepreneurs in 2015, we have experienced remarkable growth and now have a team of almost one hundred at our Sheffield City Centre office. With recent minority investment from LDC we are scaling up our teams ready to conquer new horizons. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join us. 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Apply
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hours: 30 per week (4 days) - flexible on days. Full-time will be considered. Contract type: 12 months fixed term from September 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: £Competitive Reporting to: Director of Legal and Business Affairs We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover for our legal counsel. The successful candidate will support the Legal and Business Affairs team in managing a variety of legal support requests from across the business. Day to day workload will include supporting with various commercial agreements, intellectual property management, approving marketing copy, supplier onboarding, low level dispute resolution and providing general first line support on legal enquiries. This role would suit a generalist commercial lawyer looking to build on existing in-house experience or broaden their private practice skills set by joining a fast-growing business. You will be dealing with a variety of legal topics and your day-to-day workload will require contract drafting skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing workload with discretion and precision. Key responsibilities: Contract drafting and negotiation: Legal Counsel (maternity cover) Legal and Business Affairs Legal Counsel (maternity cover) Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hours: 30 per week (4 days) - flexible on days. Full-time will be considered. Contract type: 12 months fixed term from September 2025 (maternity cover) Salary: £Competitive Reporting to: Director of Legal and Business Affairs We are seeking a proactive Legal Counsel to provide maternity cover for our legal counsel. The successful candidate will support the Legal and Business Affairs team in managing a variety of legal support requests from across the business. Day to day workload will include supporting with various commercial agreements, intellectual property management, approving marketing copy, supplier onboarding, low level dispute resolution and providing general first line support on legal enquiries. This role would suit a generalist commercial lawyer looking to build on existing in-house experience or broaden their private practice skills set by joining a fast-growing business. You will be dealing with a variety of legal topics and your day-to-day workload will require contract drafting skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to manage and prioritise an ever-changing workload with discretion and precision. Key responsibilities: Contract drafting and negotiation: Draft, review, negotiate and amend commercial agreements with client partners and suppliers. Prepare and revise special conditions, draft bespoke agreements and respond to counterparties' legal comments. Liaise with internal stakeholders to draft and negotiate agreements and ensure alignment with business objectives. Legal risk and dispute management: Provide guidance and support the Customer Support team in the handling of consumer complaints. Supporting the various internal departments with ad-hoc enquiries, for example, marketing, employment, litigation, consumer, commercial and intellectual property related matters. Legal research: Supporting the Data Protection officer where required. Support the senior compliance counsel on regulatory matters, including ICO, IPO and advertising standards referrals. Manage energy billing disputes and pre-litigation correspondence with external legal teams. Advise on supplier and partner agreements. Supplier and invoice management: Set up new suppliers and process invoices via SAGE. Coordinate with Finance and external vendors to validate and resolve billing issues. Intellectual property oversight: Manage the Group's trademark portfolio. Administer trademark watching services (e.g., Corsearch) and ensure brand protection. Liaise with marketing and legal teams to monitor third-party trademark applications. Internal legal support: Provide legal input on procurement questionnaires and onboarding documentation. Review, develop, draft, and update internal precedent agreements including T&Cs and NDAs. Skills and experience: Qualified solicitor or legal executive with commercial law experience, preferably with some in-house experience but this is not essential. Ideally 1 to 4 years' experience but all levels considered. Ideally some familiarity with the ASA CAP and BCAP Code. Strong drafting and negotiation skills. Some experience in low level dispute resolution (pre-action negotiations only) and regulatory compliance. Familiarity with IP protection and trademark monitoring. Proficiency and interest in legal document management. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. About us: UniHomes has been named the fastest-growing technology company in Yorkshire and the Northeast in the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. We are also incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW). Our industry-leading property search portal and utility management service enables our established and ever-increasing network of letting agent partners, to offer hassle-free all-inclusive accommodation to our growing and strong community of university students, who are actively seeking their perfect shared house. We are taking the market by storm, currently in over 60 university cities and towns across the UK, and we have huge ambitions for 2025. Founded by three Sheffield property entrepreneurs in 2015, we have experienced remarkable growth and now have a team of almost one hundred at our Sheffield City Centre office. With recent minority investment from LDC we are scaling up our teams ready to conquer new horizons. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join us. 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Apply
# Data Analyst (maternity cover) Data and Analytics Data Analyst (maternity cover)Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 Start: Early 2026 (with handover/overlap) Contract: 37 hours per week. Fixed term 13 months. Potential for this role to become a permanent hire, depending on business requirements.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. We're looking for a talented Data Analyst (Mid to Senior level) to join our established Data & Analytics team for a 13-month maternity cover, with the potential for this role to become permanent. You'll work as a hands-on analyst - contributing directly to our dashboards, data models, and insight delivery across Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance. This role is ideal for someone commercially minded who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their analysis, and thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. You'll be a commercially focused analyst who enjoys getting stuck into data and making a tangible impact. You'll be confident in SQL and BI tools, curious about the "why" behind numbers, and able to communicate findings clearly to non-technical audiences. Key responsibilities: Analytics delivery: + Build and enhance Tableau dashboards to monitor key business performance metrics across Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance. + Develop and maintain SQL models in dbt to transform raw data into reliable, business-ready tables. + Perform deep-dive analyses to identify trends, explain performance drivers, and make actionable recommendations. + Support the weekly KPI reporting cadence with clear insight and data visualisation. + Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics, improve data quality, and automate recurring reporting. + Work with Sales, Operations, Marketing and Finance to track agent, property, website, and budget performance across letting seasons. + Finance to track agent, property, website, and budget performance across letting seasons. Support Product and Engineering teams with user analytics, experimentation (A/B tests), and feature adoption insights. + Conduct ad-hoc analyses and investigations - from demand tracking to client engagement and operational efficiency. Team collaboration: + Participate in peer reviews, model documentation, and QA processes. + Contribute to an established analytics stack (Snowflake, dbt, Tableau) - with all core data structures and reporting already in place. + Champion best practices in analytical design, reproducibility, and communication of insights. Skills and experience: 3-5+ years' experience in data or analytics roles. Strong SQL skills (comfortable joining multiple tables, using CTEs, CASE statements, and window functions). Experience building dashboards in Tableau (or similar tools) and using advanced BI features (e.g., LOD calculations, layered filtering). Commercial awareness and ability to link data insights to business actions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Experience with dbt and Snowflake (or other cloud data warehouses). Familiarity with GA4 and Salesforce data. Background in property, utilities, or marketplace businesses.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 1,000 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 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Salary Salary: £35,000 - £60,000Type Full TimeLocation Sheffield This site requires JavaScript to be enabled. JavaScript is used on this site to improve user experience and enable functionality without JavaScript this site wont work as required Once JavaScript is enabled, this message will be removed.
Oct 31, 2025
Full time
# Data Analyst (maternity cover) Data and Analytics Data Analyst (maternity cover)Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 Start: Early 2026 (with handover/overlap) Contract: 37 hours per week. Fixed term 13 months. Potential for this role to become a permanent hire, depending on business requirements.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. We're looking for a talented Data Analyst (Mid to Senior level) to join our established Data & Analytics team for a 13-month maternity cover, with the potential for this role to become permanent. You'll work as a hands-on analyst - contributing directly to our dashboards, data models, and insight delivery across Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance. This role is ideal for someone commercially minded who enjoys variety, takes ownership of their analysis, and thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. You'll be a commercially focused analyst who enjoys getting stuck into data and making a tangible impact. You'll be confident in SQL and BI tools, curious about the "why" behind numbers, and able to communicate findings clearly to non-technical audiences. Key responsibilities: Analytics delivery: + Build and enhance Tableau dashboards to monitor key business performance metrics across Sales, Marketing, Product, Operations, and Finance. + Develop and maintain SQL models in dbt to transform raw data into reliable, business-ready tables. + Perform deep-dive analyses to identify trends, explain performance drivers, and make actionable recommendations. + Support the weekly KPI reporting cadence with clear insight and data visualisation. + Collaborate with stakeholders to define metrics, improve data quality, and automate recurring reporting. + Work with Sales, Operations, Marketing and Finance to track agent, property, website, and budget performance across letting seasons. + Finance to track agent, property, website, and budget performance across letting seasons. Support Product and Engineering teams with user analytics, experimentation (A/B tests), and feature adoption insights. + Conduct ad-hoc analyses and investigations - from demand tracking to client engagement and operational efficiency. Team collaboration: + Participate in peer reviews, model documentation, and QA processes. + Contribute to an established analytics stack (Snowflake, dbt, Tableau) - with all core data structures and reporting already in place. + Champion best practices in analytical design, reproducibility, and communication of insights. Skills and experience: 3-5+ years' experience in data or analytics roles. Strong SQL skills (comfortable joining multiple tables, using CTEs, CASE statements, and window functions). Experience building dashboards in Tableau (or similar tools) and using advanced BI features (e.g., LOD calculations, layered filtering). Commercial awareness and ability to link data insights to business actions. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable: Experience with dbt and Snowflake (or other cloud data warehouses). Familiarity with GA4 and Salesforce data. Background in property, utilities, or marketplace businesses.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 1,000 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 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Salary Salary: £35,000 - £60,000Type Full TimeLocation Sheffield This site requires JavaScript to be enabled. JavaScript is used on this site to improve user experience and enable functionality without JavaScript this site wont work as required Once JavaScript is enabled, this message will be removed.
# Head of Data & Analytics (maternity cover) Data and Analytics Head of Data & Analytics (maternity cover)Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 Start: Early 2026 (with handover/overlap) Contract: 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. We're 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). You'll 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 who's 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 company's 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 3-5 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. Desirable: Experience with Snowflake (or other modern cloud DWH). Exposure to marketplaces, property, or utilities contexts.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 1,000 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 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Salary Salary: £65,000 - £85,000Type Full TimeLocation Sheffield This site requires JavaScript to be enabled. JavaScript is used on this site to improve user experience and enable functionality without JavaScript this site wont work as required Once JavaScript is enabled, this message will be removed.
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
# Head of Data & Analytics (maternity cover) Data and Analytics Head of Data & Analytics (maternity cover)Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 Start: Early 2026 (with handover/overlap) Contract: 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. We're 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). You'll 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 who's 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 company's 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 3-5 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. Desirable: Experience with Snowflake (or other modern cloud DWH). Exposure to marketplaces, property, or utilities contexts.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 1,000 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 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Salary Salary: £65,000 - £85,000Type Full TimeLocation Sheffield This site requires JavaScript to be enabled. JavaScript is used on this site to improve user experience and enable functionality without JavaScript this site wont work as required Once JavaScript is enabled, this message will be removed.
# React Native Software Engineer Technology React Native Software EngineerRemote (Must be UK-based with Right to Work in the UK) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 We are looking for a Software Engineer (React Native) to help us deliver delightful, engaging mobile experiences for our student and renter audience. This role goes beyond building apps - it's about creating a mobile journey that grows in value the longer a user stays with us, from their first rental through to sharer living and beyond. You'll work closely with product, design, and our full stack teams to: Build apps that feel smooth, reliable, and engaging. Enable A/B testing and experimentation to iterate quickly and optimise user experience. Establish CI/CD pipelines tailored to mobile applications, ensuring faster delivery with confidence. Incorporate analytics, marketing, and engagement features that drive retention and growth. This is an opportunity to shape not only the app itself, but also how we deliver mobile experiences as a business. Key responsibilities: Design and build React Native applications with offline-first capabilities and GraphQL integration. Implement A/B testing frameworks to drive data-informed improvements. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for mobile (build, test, deploy to app stores). Collaborate with product and design to create delightful, user-focused experiences. Build end-to-end test automation using Detox or Maestro. Incorporate deep-linking, push notifications, marketing SDKs, and analytics into mobile apps. Document best practices and support iterative development cycles. Skills and experience: Essential: Proven track record of delivering React Native mobile applications into production. Strong focus on building engaging and delightful user experiences with strong attention to detail. Experience with iterative development and experimentation (A/B testing, feature flags, rapid releases). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile (e.g. Fastlane, App Center, Bitrise, or equivalent). Knowledge of offline-first architecture and GraphQL integrations. Familiarity with Detox or Maestro for automated mobile testing. Strong collaboration skills across product, design, and fullstack teams.Desirable: Experience developing or integrating native plugins (iOS/Android) within React Native. Familiarity with app store deployment, release management, and OTA (over-the-air) updates. Background in growth and engagement analytics (Firebase, Segment, Amplitude, etc.). Understanding of modular architecture patterns for mobile apps. Strong documentation and communication skills to help define and share mobile strategy.UniHomes has been named the fastest-growing technology company in Yorkshire and the Northeast in the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. We are also incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW). Our industry-leading property search portal and utility management service enables our established and ever-increasing network of letting agent partners, to offer hassle-free all-inclusive accommodation to our growing and strong community of university students, who are actively seeking their perfect shared house. We are taking the market by storm, currently in over 60 university cities and towns across the UK, and we have huge ambitions for 2025. Founded by three Sheffield property entrepreneurs in 2015, we have experienced remarkable growth and now have a team of almost one hundred at our Sheffield City Centre office. With recent minority investment from LDC we are scaling up our teams ready to conquer new horizons. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join us. 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 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.Our impressive benefits package and perks comprise: 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. When you do occasionally visit our stunning state-of-the-art office in Sheffield, you will be treated to complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Salary Salary: £45,000 - £50,000Type Full TimeLocation Remote This site requires JavaScript to be enabled. JavaScript is used on this site to improve user experience and enable functionality without JavaScript this site wont work as required Once JavaScript is enabled, this message will be removed.
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
# React Native Software Engineer Technology React Native Software EngineerRemote (Must be UK-based with Right to Work in the UK) Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 We are looking for a Software Engineer (React Native) to help us deliver delightful, engaging mobile experiences for our student and renter audience. This role goes beyond building apps - it's about creating a mobile journey that grows in value the longer a user stays with us, from their first rental through to sharer living and beyond. You'll work closely with product, design, and our full stack teams to: Build apps that feel smooth, reliable, and engaging. Enable A/B testing and experimentation to iterate quickly and optimise user experience. Establish CI/CD pipelines tailored to mobile applications, ensuring faster delivery with confidence. Incorporate analytics, marketing, and engagement features that drive retention and growth. This is an opportunity to shape not only the app itself, but also how we deliver mobile experiences as a business. Key responsibilities: Design and build React Native applications with offline-first capabilities and GraphQL integration. Implement A/B testing frameworks to drive data-informed improvements. Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for mobile (build, test, deploy to app stores). Collaborate with product and design to create delightful, user-focused experiences. Build end-to-end test automation using Detox or Maestro. Incorporate deep-linking, push notifications, marketing SDKs, and analytics into mobile apps. Document best practices and support iterative development cycles. Skills and experience: Essential: Proven track record of delivering React Native mobile applications into production. Strong focus on building engaging and delightful user experiences with strong attention to detail. Experience with iterative development and experimentation (A/B testing, feature flags, rapid releases). Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines for mobile (e.g. Fastlane, App Center, Bitrise, or equivalent). Knowledge of offline-first architecture and GraphQL integrations. Familiarity with Detox or Maestro for automated mobile testing. Strong collaboration skills across product, design, and fullstack teams.Desirable: Experience developing or integrating native plugins (iOS/Android) within React Native. Familiarity with app store deployment, release management, and OTA (over-the-air) updates. Background in growth and engagement analytics (Firebase, Segment, Amplitude, etc.). Understanding of modular architecture patterns for mobile apps. Strong documentation and communication skills to help define and share mobile strategy.UniHomes has been named the fastest-growing technology company in Yorkshire and the Northeast in the 2023 Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50. We are also incredibly proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work (GPTW). Our industry-leading property search portal and utility management service enables our established and ever-increasing network of letting agent partners, to offer hassle-free all-inclusive accommodation to our growing and strong community of university students, who are actively seeking their perfect shared house. We are taking the market by storm, currently in over 60 university cities and towns across the UK, and we have huge ambitions for 2025. Founded by three Sheffield property entrepreneurs in 2015, we have experienced remarkable growth and now have a team of almost one hundred at our Sheffield City Centre office. With recent minority investment from LDC we are scaling up our teams ready to conquer new horizons. There couldn't be a more exciting time to join us. 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 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.Our impressive benefits package and perks comprise: 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. When you do occasionally visit our stunning state-of-the-art office in Sheffield, you will be treated to complimentary breakfast, hot & cold drinks, snacks, pool table, 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. 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. We do not accept CV submissions from recruitment agencies. Direct applications from individual candidates are encouraged. Thank you for your understanding. Salary Salary: £45,000 - £50,000Type Full TimeLocation Remote This site requires JavaScript to be enabled. JavaScript is used on this site to improve user experience and enable functionality without JavaScript this site wont work as required Once JavaScript is enabled, this message will be removed.