Business Analyst

Evolve Housing + Support; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homelessness charity in London seeks an experienced Business Analyst to manage data quality and provide performance-related insights. You will support a 200-strong team, oversee complex data management, and ensure strategic growth through accurate reporting. Proficiency in Excel and Power BI is essential. This is a full-time position offering competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Over 6 weeks holiday

Option to buy or sell holiday weeks

Occupational sick pay

Employer contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Full training and induction

Qualifications

• Proficient in Excel, including formulas and pivot tables.
• Experience producing reports using Power BI.
• Ability to report on and present datasets under deadlines.
• Managed a small team previously.
• Previous experience in the housing sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support colleagues by generating performance-related data.
• Manage complex data and provide KPI information.
• Ensure data accessibility for strategic growth.
• Oversee database administration for the InForm system.

Skills

Excellent Excel skills

Experience with Power BI

Ability to report on datasets

Team management experience

Experience in housing sector

Job description

Full Time

Fixed Term Contract (until 30th November 2026)

We have an opportunity for an experienced and meticulous Business Analyst to join our team. You will ensure our information systems are maintained and that data quality meets our high standards.

Working as part of our Data Information team, you will support around 200 colleagues across multiple London locations by generating and providing performance-related data to improve service delivery. You’ll review and manage complex data, providing the senior management team with Key Performance Indicator information to support new initiatives and foster development. You will manage multiple reports, ensuring information is accessible and collated to drive strategic growth. As the Systems Administrator for the InForm system, you'll oversee database administration and development, ensuring accurate data recording for service improvements.

The Business Analyst role is crucial, requiring collaboration with colleagues to collate data and produce reports under strict deadlines. You should be highly proficient in Excel and Power BI.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Excellent Excel skills, including formulas, V-Lookups, conditional formatting, and pivot tables.
• Experience producing reports using Power BI.
• Ability to report on and present datasets within deadlines.
• Experience managing a small team.
• Previous experience in the housing sector is advantageous.

In Return, We Offer

• Over 6 weeks holiday per annum, increasing with service.
• Option to buy or sell additional holiday weeks annually.
• Employee-paid DBS checks.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Employer contributory pension scheme.
• 4x Life Assurance.
• Medical Cash Back Plan.
• Yulife Employee Assistance & Rewards Programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Full training and induction.

Evolve Housing + Support is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all community sections, including those with lived experience of homelessness. We are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion in our recruitment practices.

You must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not hold a sponsorship license.

About Us

Evolve is a leading homelessness charity in London, supporting over 1,300 people annually. Our mission is to help individuals facing or at risk of homelessness to become independent and resilient. We tailor support programs covering housing, employment, skills training, mentoring, and counseling. We also work with young parents and children at risk of exclusion to build skills and resilience, campaigning to end street homelessness and building affordable homes to support independent living.