Unite Students

About the Company

Unite Students is the UK’s leading manager and developer of student accommodation. We provide a Home for Success to more than 74,000 students in 172 purpose-built properties in 25 of the UK’s university towns and cities. We have c.2,000 employees and work in partnership with more than 60 higher education providers, as well as renting rooms directly to students.

Our culturally-diverse customers are at the heart of our business and we aim to provide a home for students which supports their success, whether defined as academic achievement, personal growth or employability. Our properties provide high quality, well-located, safe accommodation that is close to university campuses, transport and local amenities. Our rent includes a study bedroom, all bills, insurance, 24-hour security, fortnightly kitchen cleans and high speed Wi-Fi throughout our buildings.

Founded in 1991, The Unite Group plc is a FTSE 100 company listed on the London Stock Exchange. We are pursuing a sustainable growth strategy designed to make the most of the resilient nature of the student accommodation sector. We aim to maintain the strongest brand in the sector and operate the highest quality portfolio through consistent investment in and improvement to our operating platform, highly selective development activity, asset management initiatives and portfolio recycling.

In addition to our wholly owned properties, we are also invested in and operate a small number of specialist funds and joint ventures with institutional investment partners, the largest of which is the Unite UK Student Accommodation Fund (USAF).

The Group’s charitable trust, the Unite Foundation provides free student accommodation and a generous annual scholarship to young people in the UK who aspire to a degree but face the most challenging circumstances.

Our corporate website www.unitegroup.com, our student site www.unitestudents.com & the Unite Foundation https://thisisusatuni.org/

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Unite Students

Job Title

Agile Delivery Manager

Job Description

The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Agile Delivery Manager to join our Bristol office on a 12-month basis, supporting and driving the delivery of our Data and Insight team. This role requires a deep understanding of Agile methodologies and a strong ability to work across multiple teams (up to three), ensuring Agile principles and practices are fully embedded and continuously improved. The successful candidate will play a critical role in facilitating Agile processes, fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and driving efficiencies within the teams.

The Agile Delivery Manager will act as a servant-leader, creating an environment that enables teams to self-organise while maintaining a focus on delivering high-value outcomes. They will also be responsible for ensuring alignment across teams, managing dependencies, and working closely with stakeholders to provide transparency on progress, risks, and delivery timelines. A strong understanding of Azure DevOps (ADO) is essential, as it will be the primary tool used for managing work items, tracking progress, and maintaining delivery workflows.

What You`ll Be Doing
Agile Leadership & Facilitation: Act as a servant-leader, guiding multiple Agile teams in delivering high-value outcomes through effective facilitation of Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement practices.
Cross-Team Coordination & Collaboration: Ensure seamless collaboration across teams, working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Data Engineers, and other stakeholders to drive alignment and delivery efficiency.
Stakeholder Engagement: Provide transparency on delivery progress, risks, and timelines, managing stakeholder expectations and facilitating prioritisation.
Impediment Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve impediments to maintain team productivity and flow.
Agile Metrics & Insights: Track and analyse key Agile metrics to provide insights that drive informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
-Agile Coaching & Development: Mentor and coach teams to enhance their Agile maturity and foster a culture of learning and adaptability.
Champion Agile Best Practices: Advocate for Agile methodologies and best practices, promoting a mindset of agility, innovation, and iterative improvement.

What We`re Looking for in You
Proven Agile Delivery Experience: Demonstrated success as an Agile Delivery Manager, Scrum Master, or in a similar role, ideally within a data-driven environment.
Agile Frameworks: Strong working knowledge of Scrum, as well as experience with Kanban, SAFe, and other Agile methodologies.
Multi-Team Coordination: Proven ability to work across multiple Agile teams, ensuring effective alignment, coordination, and delivery.
Facilitation & Coaching: Excellent facilitation skills for Agile ceremonies and workshops. Ability to coach and mentor teams to enhance Agile maturity and performance.
Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the capability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Impediment Resolution: Proactive problem-solving abilities to identify, track, and resolve impediments impacting team performance.
Azure DevOps Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Azure DevOps (ADO) for managing work items, tracking team performance, and maintaining delivery roadmaps.
Agile Metrics & Reporting: Solid understanding of Agile metrics (velocity, cycle time, burndown charts) with the ability to derive meaningful insights to inform decision-making.
Continuous Improvement: A proactive mindset towards continuous improvement, driving efficiencies, and fostering a culture of learning and adaptation.
Leadership & Collaboration: Ability to lead cross-functional teams, drive collaboration, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Desirable Product Ownership Skills
User Story Writing: Ability to work with Product Owners and stakeholders to craft clear, concise, and actionable user stories that drive value.
Backlog Management: Proficiency in backlog grooming and prioritisation, ensuring that work items are well-defined and aligned with strategic goals.
Stakeholder Management: Strong stakeholder management skills to facilitate collaboration, align expectations, and maintain transparency on delivery progress and priorities.
Data & Insight Experience: Experience working within a Data and Insight team or in a data-focused delivery role.
DevOps & Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with DataOps, DevOps practices, or cloud-based data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Agile Certifications: Relevant Agile certifications such as Certified Scrum Master (CSM), SAFe Agilist, ICAgile Certified Professional, or equivalent.
Distributed Team Leadership: Experience leading teams in a distributed or remote working environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on our organisation s success by leading and shaping our lean delivery capabilities. If you are a strategic and innovative leader with a passion for agile methodologies, DevOps, and empowering teams, we invite you to apply and join us on this transformative journey.

What You`ll Get in Return
A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!

About Unite Students
Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone
We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opport...

Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid

07-04-2025

Company Name

Unite Students

Job Title

Flutter Developer

Job Description

The Role

At Unite Students, we create a Home for Success by leveraging technology to empower students to thrive in their university journey. Our flagship mobile app, developed using Flutter, plays a vital role in this mission, providing seamless experiences for students to manage their accommodation and enjoy a fulfilling student life.

We`re seeking passionate Flutter Developers with a solid technical foundation and a drive for creating exceptional mobile experiences. In this role you`ll work on a well-architected, business-critical app, built using modern Flutter practices. You`ll collaborate with product owners, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver features that meet the evolving needs of our users. Success in this role requires adaptability, attention to detail, and a commitment to technical excellence within an Agile environment.

The Tech Stack

Flutter and Dart
Riverpod for state management
REST APIs
Git for version control & Azure Pipelines for CI/CD

What You`ll Be Doing

Developing and maintaining our mobile app, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and performance.
Collaborating with designers and product owners to create market-leading solutions tailored to students`needs.
Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code using modern Flutter practices.
Reviewing pull requests, participating in code reviews, and contributing to technical discussions.
Continuously refining processes, estimations, and technical documentation.
Debugging and optimising app performance to deliver a seamless user experience.
Presenting progress and results to stakeholders.

What We`re Looking for in You

Demonstrable experience of commercial Flutter development experience is required, with opportunities available for developers at junior, mid, and senior levels
Proficiency in Dart and a solid understanding of mobile development best practices.
Prior experience in mobile development with other frameworks (e.g., iOS/Android native) is a significant advantage.
Experience with state management solutions such as Riverpod, BLoC, or Provider.
Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and JSON for backend integration.
Familiarity with Git and an understanding of version control workflows within a CI/CD pipeline.
Experience with automated testing and a commitment to writing high-quality, testable code.
Strong problem-solving skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.

What You`ll Get in Return

A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone

We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what`s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.

We are US.

Wideopen, United Kingdom

On site

07-04-2025

Company Name

Unite Students

Job Title

Solutions Architect

Job Description

The Role
At Unite Students, we create a Home for Success by leveraging technology to empower students to thrive in their university journey.

We understand that business and technology in partnership is the key to successful technology delivery. This role of Solutions Architect is critical to the success of this partnership, as we strive to implement a technology landscape that is modern, fully transparent, efficient and cost optimal to the needs of our business.

We are looking for an experienced technically proficient, and commercially minded, solutions architect to drive and own the end-to-end solutions architecture of our flagship Digital Products technology operating model. This includes all aspects of the architecture development cycle including business, applications, data / integrations, infrastructure and security architectures, aligning at all times to our enterprise strategy, principles, standards, best practices and business need.

Reporting to the Head of Architecture & Assurance, this role is a senior critical role that will play a pivotal part in shaping the technology landscape of the organisation and ensuring that IT solutions are pragmatic, scalable, secure, and efficient.

What You`ll Be Doing
Define and own the end to end solution architecture for all things Digital Product including Customer, Colleague, and 3rd Party facing technology solutions (web, app, portal), integrated seamlessly with our property and financial management systems and operational processes.
You will be the responsible for innovating and enhancing our digital capabilities, using a process centric mindset, using low code / no code applications and techniques, artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotic process automation.
As a key member of our Architecture & Assurance team, you will ensure all solution proposals align with our technology strategy, architecture principles and standards, working closely with projects and enterprise architecture to maintain these artefacts and assure these solutions through Technical Design Authority.
Be the Technical lead during any software evaluations and RFI / RFP, facilitating technical requirements capture, scoring, workshops, questions and answers etc.
Validate and assure the technical suitability of low level solution designs proposed by internal technical leads and Implementation partners, ensuring we drive early release of value, and pragmatic solutioning at all times.
Ensure that all technology solutions meet infrastructure, regulatory and service management requirements, implementing robust security measures to protect our data and systems.
Keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends, and propose innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
Collaborate with technology teams, business functions, and external suppliers to implement solutions that meet business needs and align with architectural principles.

What We`re Looking for in You
Proven track record architecting and delivering modern, cloud-based digital initiatives (backed by Salesforce, Microsoft, Oracle etc.) using omni-channel tools and techniques that drive value, acceleration and delight for our customers, colleagues and partners alike.
A leader in low-code / no-code software engineering technologies and techniques, and a passion for delivering process centric automation and integration via API, Event Streams, ELT, RPA, AI and Machine Learning. Knowledge of tools like Snaplogic, MS PowerPlatform and Outsystems is essential.
An experienced technical/solutions architect or related role, in a variety of industries; you will have the lessons learned from previous positions both good, and bad, and be able to apply these to this role.
Proven experience facilitating the necessary leadership, analysis, design, and technical governance tasks related to the delivery of all aspects of the technical architecture i.e. Applications, Integrations, Infrastructure, Data, Security, Service Management etc.
Expertise in business architecture capability modelling and process improvement.
Proven experience helping to drive the adoption of new and emerging technology aligned to business needs, through understanding technology trends and prototyping / evaluating their practical application including low-code/no-code technologies.
Deep understanding of agile methods and processes, and product delivery methodologies, providing advice and guidance on opportunities, impact and risks, taking account of technical and architectural debt.
Pragmatic and results oriented. Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Knowledge of industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Bachelor`s or Master`s degree desirable.
Certifications in enterprise architecture and cloud technologies (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman, AWS, Azure, Salesforce, Oracle) are highly desirable.

What You`ll Get in Return
A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!

About Unite Students
Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone
We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room fo...

Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid

14-04-2025

Company Name

Unite Students

Job Title

UX/UI Designer - Midweight - 12 month contract

Job Description

The Role

At Unite Students, we create a Home for Success by leveraging technology to empower students to thrive in their university journey. We have an exciting opportinity for a Midweight UX/UI Designer to join our team based in Bristol on a 12 month contract.

As a Midweight UX/UI Designer, you will play a key role in crafting user experiences. Reporting to a Senior UX/UI Designer, you will be part of a dedicated UX team, contributing to innovative projects and digital solutions.

With support from the Lead and Senior Designers you will contribute to ongoing product work on the website. You will collaborate with a UX Researcher to validate assumptions, and ensure solutions are grounded in insights. You will be passionate about quality, usability and simplicity.

You will facilitate workshops, create user journey maps, define information architecture for complex products, and design UI under the guidance of senior team members.

What You`ll Be Doing

Champion user-centred design principles, ensuring UX/UI standards across designs.
Maintain brand guidelines and the design system to ensure consistency across digital experiences.
Work closely with Product Owners (POs), Business Analysts (BAs), Developers, and Stakeholders to research, ideate, and conceptualise design solutions.
Conduct research, user interviews, and usability testing to inform design decisions.
Translate concepts into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI design (iterating based on feedback and testing.)
Share ideas and suggest improvements during peer review sessions.
Leverage backlog management tools (e.g., Azure DevOps) to track progress and align with project timelines.

What We`re Looking for in You

Demonstrable experience in UX/UI or product design.
A strong portfolio showcasing web design skills.
Proven ability to communicate design processes, ideas, and solutions effectively.
Proficiency in building low and high fidelity UX/UI flows and prototypes in tools like Figma, Adobe XD and Protopie.
A practical understanding of accessibility requirements.
Experience working in an Agile development environment.
Collaborative, a good communicator, and strong problem-solver.

Desirable

Experience working on B2C products with a focus on transaction and conversion.
Experience with how back-end systems integrate with consumer-facing platforms and support customer journeys.
Knowledge of industry best practices in hospitality, travel, or similar B2C domains involving booking flows.

What You`ll Get in Return

A discretionary annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
25 days` paid holiday and an annual holiday buying scheme, with 5 additional days awarded for long service
A generous pension scheme - employer contributions between 5% and 11% depending on how much you save
Various benefits to support your health and wellbeing including a Healthcare Cash Plan, an Employee Assistance Programme, a Wellbeing platform and a Gym benefit that you can share with your family and friends
Enhanced Family Leave including 18 weeks full pay for birthing parents and 4 weeks for non-birthing parents
Lots of other great benefits including an annual ShareSave scheme, Employee Life Assurance, a discounts portal and more!

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone

We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what`s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.

We are US.

Bristol, United Kingdom

On site

15-04-2025