Insight Analyst

Sovereign Housing Association Limited; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable housing association in England is seeking an Insight Analyst to join their data and analytics team. This hybrid role involves delivering complex data analysis, creating interactive dashboards, and communicating insights effectively. Candidates should have in-depth experience with analytical tools such as Power BI, R, and Python, along with a strong foundation in statistical techniques. The organization values fairness and inclusion, offering robust benefits to its employees.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Option to buy or sell holiday

3 extra paid Wellbeing days

Generous matched pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships

Qualifications

• In-depth experience with analytical tools including Power BI, R and/or Python, and SQL.
• Strong ability to communicate insights through data storytelling.
• Detailed knowledge of statistical techniques and research methods.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex data analysis to generate actionable insights.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges.
• Create interactive dashboards using Power BI.
• Apply statistical techniques to identify trends and opportunities.
• Contribute supporting reporting and continuous improvement.

Skills

Power BI (DAX and M)

R

Python

SQL Server Management Studio

Data storytelling

Statistical techniques

Job description

SNG (Sovereign Network Group) is one of the largest housing associations in England. We provide over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across the South, West and East of England, including London, as well as building thousands of new affordable homes every year.

We're looking for an Insight Analyst to join our growing Data and Analytics team at SNG. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about turning data into meaningful insight and insight into compelling stories that drive real business change.

This is a hybrid working role with 2 days per week in the office.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver complex data analysis using internal and external data to generate actionable insights across SNG's customers, assets and services.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business challenges, ensuring insights are relevant, auditable and aligned to agreed requirements.
• Use Power BI to create intuitive, interactive dashboards and self-serve insight models that enable customers to explore and tell their own data stories.
• Apply statistical techniques and research methodologies to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop analytical solutions that support customer self-service and informed decision-making.
• Contribute across the wider Data and Analytics function, supporting reporting, insight and continuous improvement initiatives.

About you

• In-depth experience with analytical tools including Power BI (DAX and M), R and/or Python, and SQL Server Management Studio.
• Strong ability to communicate insights through data storytelling.
• Detailed knowledge of statistical techniques and research methods.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Why Join Us?

At SNG, you'll be part of a purpose‑driven organisation that values fairness, inclusion, and supporting the wellbeing and development of our people.

Great benefits including:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Option to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 extra paid Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4× 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

If this sounds like the opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.