Data Solutions Analyst in Manchester)

Ad Warrior Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Volunteer days

Job summary

Golden Lane Housing is seeking a Data Solutions Analyst to provide accurate, timely insights through data analysis and reporting. You will gather data for organisational reporting, respond to evolving data requirements, and maintain high data quality while supporting IT systems.

You will work with departmental heads to develop performance information for executive reporting and help improve data processes and governance, while promoting data-driven decision making in a remote, fixed-term,

Qualifications

• Proficient with data visualization tools (Power BI, Excel).
• Expert SQL querying and reporting development in Microsoft SQL or equivalent.
• Familiar with data automation and languages like VBA or Python.
• Strong data quality and governance practices; GDPR awareness.

Responsibilities

• Gather data for organisational reporting and respond to data requirements.
• Develop performance information to support business development and decision making.
• Serve as SME for IT systems and improve data processes and reporting.

Skills

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Python

VBA

Data quality

Data governance

Stakeholder engagement

GDPR knowledge

Problem solving

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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