Junior Data Analyst (Temp June-Sept 26)

Sheffield City Centre (fully office-based)

25878 - 30000 pa pro rata DOE
Fixed-term (early June 2026 25th September 2026)

UniHomes is looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join the Data team on a temporary basis and help us progress a backlog of analytical projects that will materially improve how we understand utility consumption pricing assumptions and propertylevel performance.

This is a handson analytical role with real visibility. Youll work on a defined set of selfcontained projects with prepared datasets supplied by the existing team and senior validation of every output before it is used. You wont need to navigate the full UniHomes data stack the focus is on doing thoughtful welldocumented analysis on data that has been preprepared for you.

The projects youll lead on are quantitative in nature: understanding the relationship between weather and energy usage improving annual consumption assumptions modelling how consumption phases across the year building an initial view of water usage and testing whether square footage is a better predictor of energy use than bedroom count. Each project has a clearly defined question output and reviewer.

Reporting into the Head of Commercial Strategy Performance and Data and working daytoday with our senior data and utilities team youll be supported through weekly checkins structured briefs and clear documentation expectations.

This is an excellent first fixed term role for a quantitative graduate or penultimateyear student who wants to see how data analysis directly supports commercial decisionmaking.


Key responsibilities:

• Lead delivery of a defined set of analytical projects including weathertousage correlation annual gas and electric consumption assumptions usage curves water usage assumptions and square footage vs energy use.
• Work with preprepared datasets provided by the senior team no direct work in Snowflake Salesforce Tableau or dbt required.
• Test relationships in the data and produce clear evidenced outputs segmented where data allows by group size EPC heating type location and property type.
• Document methodology assumptions sample sizes exclusions and limitations for every piece of analysis.
• Label outputs clearly as exploratory validated recommendation or operational and route them to the named senior reviewer before use.
• Attend weekly checkins to share progress raise data issues and surface early findings.
• Save working files and methodology notes so analysis can be picked up later by the permanent team.
• Provide clear written handover of completed projects at the end of the contract.

Skills and experience:

• Recent graduate or penultimate/finalyear undergraduate in a quantitative discipline Mathematics Statistics Data Science Data Analytics Economics (quantitative pathway) Physics Engineering Energy Studies Environmental Science Computer Science (analytics focus) Actuarial Science or similar.
• Confident with Excel or Sheets; exposure to SQL or Python is desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable testing relationships in structured data and presenting findings clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and a habit of documenting what youve done and why.
• Curious organised and willing to ask questions when something doesnt look right.
• Interest in utilities property energy data or the student housing sector is desirable but not essential.

About us:

At UniHomes were on a mission to transform the entire student rental experience across the UK. As the market-leading student accommodation advertising platform and utility management service provider we make finding and securing all-inclusive student accommodation simple seamless and stress-free.

Were not just another platform. UniHomes is developing innovative technology to deliver one go-to destination that supports the entire student rental journey. With an unwavering focus on our students partner letting agents operators and suppliers we continually evolve and enhance our products and services to exceed expectations while tackling market complexity with ease and transparency.

Since launching in 2015 weve experienced rapid growth. Today we operate in 60 cities partner with 1000 agents and operators and are backed by Macquarie Capital and LDC. Our success has been recognised with accolades from EY Entrepreneur of the Year Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50 The Negotiator Awards and Great Place to Work certification.

Our 140 strong team is based in the heart of Sheffield City Centre where were driving innovation expanding into new markets and fostering a culture built on collaboration creativity and growth.

If youre ready to make a meaningful impact and help redefine how students find their perfect home now is the time to join UniHomes. Be part of a team thats opening new doors to better experiences brighter ideas and stress-free living.


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 awards 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.