Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A London local authority is seeking an Interim Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst to leverage analytical expertise in a critical social mission focused on homelessness prevention. The role involves managing complex housing data, developing performance dashboards, and ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. Ideal candidates should have strong SQL and Power BI skills, alongside public sector experience. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a contract lasting three months, with potential for extension.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Recommendation scheme vouchers

Qualifications

• Strong experience in data analytics within a public sector organization.
• Proven ability to deliver insights from complex datasets.
• Experience with homelessness legislation and housing allocations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, interpret and report complex housing data.
• Deliver Power BI dashboards and T-SQL solutions.
• Align strategy and insight across departments.

Skills

Advanced data analytics

SQL (T-SQL)

Power BI development

Understanding of homelessness legislation

Performance reporting

Job description

Interim Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst

Based in East London, hybrid working

Length: 3-Months (Potential for extension)

Inside IR35

We are working with a London local authority to recruit for a Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst to join their inclusive economy and housing directorate. This is a unique opportunity to apply your analytical expertise to a critical social mission. Working closely with colleagues across homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation, and housing allocations, you’ll lead on performance reporting, data insight, research, and predictive analysis that informs key decisions and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst:

• Lead on managing, interpreting and reporting complex housing data to monitor outcomes, highlight challenges, and inform service design
• Deliver robust Power BI dashboards and T-SQL solutions to support intelligent performance management across Housing Needs
• Partner across departments and with external stakeholders to align strategy and insight, supporting the delivery of our Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy
• Shape service improvements through data-driven innovation, enabling smarter, more preventative housing interventions
• Coordinate the delivery of statutory returns, Freedom of Information requests, and internal performance reports to senior officers, elected members, and government bodies
• Support system development, ensuring business continuity for critical data services

Skills and knowledge required of the Interim Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst:

• Strong experience in advanced data analytics, including SQL (T-SQL) and Power BI development with previous experience within a public sector organisation
• Proven ability to deliver insights from complex datasets, ideally in a local authority or public sector context
• Understanding of homelessness legislation, housing allocations, and performance reporting requirements

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Dan Williams on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to [e-mail]

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations