Impact Analyst / Associate

The Big Issue; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Health benefits

Life cover

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Big Issue Invest in London is seeking an Impact Analyst / Associate to join the Impact Team. You will help us understand, measure and communicate the social impact of our investments in charities, social enterprises and purpose-led organisations.

The role involves analysing data, supporting reporting, conducting due diligence and researching impact themes to inform investment decisions. It is a permanent, full-time position with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience of impact measurement, reporting, evaluation or data analysis would be an advantage.
• Organised and confident working with data; clear communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse impact data and support clear, accurate reporting
• Contribute to social impact due diligence and investment papers
• Research impact themes, trends and new opportunities
• Help improve our impact tools, frameworks and processes
• Work with colleagues, investees and partners across our investment activity

Skills

Impact analysis

Data reporting

Due diligence support

Research

Job description

Big Issue Invest is looking for an Impact Analyst / Associate to join our Impact Team. You will help us understand, measure and communicate the social impact of our investments in charities, social enterprises and purpose-led organisations.

What you'll do

• Analyse impact data and support clear, accurate reporting
• Contribute to social impact due diligence and investment papers
• Research impact themes, trends and new opportunities
• Help improve our impact tools, frameworks and processes
• Work with colleagues, investees and partners across our investment activity

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone that is organised and confident working with data. You will communicate clearly, enjoy research and problem-solving, and have an interest in social investment and creating positive change. Experience of impact measurement, reporting, evaluation or data analysis would be an advantage.

If you want to use your skills to help tackle poverty and inequality, we would love to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits offered

• Salary - £30,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on experience
• Incremental holiday entitlement starting at 28 days per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time staff) plus paid leave to care for a sick child or grandchild and a sick or elderly relation
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Training and development opportunities including an open learning library and management training schemes
• Health benefits include life cover, a health cash plan scheme which provides access to counselling and a range of therapies
• Access to Blue Light Card benefits scheme.
• Please note that we reserve the right to review and amend our staff benefits and they do not form part of any contract of employment

This is a permanent, full-time role based in London. We offer hybrid working and we would consider a more remote arrangement. The successful candidate will be appointed at Analyst or Associate level based on their skills and experience.

Closing date – 9 October 2026 (23:59pm)

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

Since 1991, The Big Issue has fought poverty by creating opportunities and supporting people to take control of their lives. Over time our organisation has grown and now The Big Issue Group consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd, our social investment arm, and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

£30,000 to £40,000 per annum depending on experience

Competitive