Data Analyst

Royal Voluntary Service; Hoddesdon; Remote; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Voluntary Service is seeking a Data Analyst to support evidence-based decision-making. The role involves designing and analyzing data, developing dashboards, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have strong Power BI skills and at least 2 years of experience in data analysis.

Benefits

26 days’ holiday plus paid statutory Bank Holidays

Ten weeks’ company sick pay

Great pension scheme

Employee benefits package with discounts

24-hour doctor line

Confidential employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in Data Analysis or reporting roles.
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and software.
• Experience analyzing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design, collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Develop dashboards and generate reports.
• Collaborate across departments for impact reporting.

Skills

Power BI report writing

Excel

Analytical skills

Data structures understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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Royal Voluntary Service provided pay range

This range is provided by Royal Voluntary Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Data Analyst to join our team. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary from £31,210 per annum.

About the Data Analyst role:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Analyst/Business Partner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, collecting, analysing, and interpreting data to support evidence-based decision-making across the charity. You will work closely with colleagues to develop dashboards, generate reports, and uncover insights.

The charity aims to operate more dynamically with real-time data generation and consistency. This role is critical for understanding the delivery of our strategy, services, and special projects. It will collaborate across departments including marketing/communications, EDI, finance, operational, and governance teams. The role involves reporting on financial and non-financial data, with a focus on impact reporting.

Location:

Home based with occasional national travel

Hours:

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Benefits

• 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
• A great pension scheme
• 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
• Enhanced Family Leave schemes
• An employee benefits package with discounts and cashback
• 24-hour doctor line and financial support for dental/optical therapies
• Confidential employee assistance programme with counselling sessions
• Online and on-the-job training opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Opportunities for skill development and career progression
• The chance to make a positive impact in communities

What you'll bring as our Data Analyst:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Power BI reporting and dashboard creation
• Experience with ERP and CRM systems
• Understanding of data governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR)
• Knowledge of financial regulations and processes

Skills

• Proven experience in Power BI report writing
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills
• Understanding of data structures and data modelling
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines
• Experience in user training (small groups or 1-1)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years in Data Analysis or reporting roles
• Proficiency with data analytics tools and software
• Experience analyzing large datasets and databases
• Ability to interpret and present results clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working with deadlines and taking ownership of data investigations
• Implementing best practices around data and reporting

Please refer to the role profile on this vacancy for full details.
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, click ‘apply’ today. We look forward to hearing from you!

The closing date is Friday 20th June 2025. We reserve the right to close early if sufficient applications are received.

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