Data Solutions Analyst

Data Solutions Analyst

Location: Remote

Salary: £40,116 per annum

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term (35 hours per week)

We are looking for someone who will support Golden Lane Housing’s strategic goals by providing accurate, timely, and actionable insights through data analysis. This role is responsible for gathering data for organisational reporting, ensuring departments respond to emerging data requirements, and maintaining high standards of data quality. You’ll play an important part in serving as a subject matter expert for key IT systems and are instrumental in developing performance information and outcomes, supporting business development, and enhancing the efficiency of the organisation. Working closely with departmental heads, and team leaders in gathering data for executive reporting, ensuring departments respond to emerging data requirements, and maintaining high standards of data quality. You will be encouraged to bring your ideas, experiences, and perspective to help shape how we work and improve what we do.

Experience and Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Excel, and similar platforms.
  • Presenting and visualising data analysis experience Expert SQL querying and analysis skills in Microsoft SQL (or equivalent RDBMS), development of SQL scripts for reports, and automating data processes.
  • Strong knowledge of data automations and familiarity with languages e.g. VBA, Python, or equivalent, or tools like power automate to support data processes.
  • Strong knowledge of data quality, and data management practices.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail and data accuracy.
  • Knowledge of external regulations (e.g., GDPR) and how they impact data management and governance.
  • Governance and Compliance: Understanding of data governance principles, with the ability to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Innovation and Adaptability: Ability to stay updated on external trends and adopt new data tools.
  • Experience providing technical support for organisational projects, particularly with regards to requirements, data analysis, and reporting Ability to work alone setting priorities, requirements, etc.
  • Adaptability, able to view essential strategies and plans in different ways to ensure a result is obtained.

Desirable

  • Experience in a housing association or social housing environment.
  • Good experience with IT systems and software particularly in relation to information management systems.
  • Experience with business process improvement and change management related to information management.
  • Experience working with and managing relationships with 3rd parties, external support providers.
  • Testing Experience

Benefits

  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
  • Contributory pension (5% employee / 5% employer)
  • Paid volunteering days (3 per year) Day off for your birthday Golden Lane Housing is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and values[1] led organisation.
  • Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. We reserve the right to close before the date advertised

Interviews will be held on 11.11.26

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Golden Lane Housing, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

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