Data Analyst - Built Environment

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst to support sustainability goals through data analysis. You will collect and analyze performance data, develop actionable insights, and collaborate across teams to foster evidence-based decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience in data analytics and sustainability reporting, along with strong communication skills. Exceptional benefits are offered, including a generous holiday package and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits package

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Life cover at 4x salary

Wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business analysis, data analytics, sustainability, or ESG reporting.
• Strong proficiency in data tools like Excel, Power-BI, Tableau; experience with databases or coding is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and measure performance outcomes across various datasets.
• Develop dashboards, benchmark against KPIs, and provide strategic insights.
• Identify patterns from operational data to implement process improvements.

Skills

Data analytics

Sustainability reporting

Excel

Power-BI

Communication

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Job description

We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as aiming to create thousands of new affordable homes every year.

The Role

We are looking for an Data Analyst to join our passionate Built Environment team. This role will support our environmental and sustainability goals by analysing key data related to post-occupancy performance, build quality, and aftercare outcomes. You'll help us drive continuous improvement by identifying trends, uncovering opportunities for efficiency, and supporting sustainability initiatives across the housing lifecycle. Your work will have a direct impact on shaping our environmental strategies and ensuring we meet both industry standards and internal KPIs.

What you will be doing:

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Collect, analyze, and measure performance outcomes across various datasets to support sustainability and operational improvements.
• Benchmarking & Insights: Develop dashboards, benchmark against KPIs, and provide strategic insights to guide decision-making.
• Trend Analysis: Identify patterns from operational data and work cross-functionally to implement process improvements and increase efficiency.
• Sustainability Assessments: Develop reports assessing environmental and social impacts, including energy usage, carbon footprint, waste management, and diversity metrics.
• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with teams to disseminate insights and best practices, contributing to a culture of evidence-based decision‑making.
• Support ESG Reporting: Assist in preparing sustainability disclosures and reports aligned with ESG investor requirements.
• Life Cycle Analysis (LCA): Conduct scenario modeling and cost‑benefit analysis for proposed sustainability initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in business analysis, data analytics, sustainability, or ESG reporting.
• Strong proficiency in data tools like Excel, Power-BI, Tableau; experience with databases or coding (SQL, Python, R) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Attention to detail and the ability to analyze both large and small datasets to identify trends and provide recommendations.
• Strong collaborative mindset and the ability to work across teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Your Benefits:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional paid Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service

It's a fantastic time to join us at SNG!. We have an ambitious corporate plan to deliver an inspiring agenda of change and growth in a sustainable way. You'll be joining a highly skilled team at the forefront of driving these improvements and we'd love to hear from you to explore your skills and experience further.