Performance Analyst - 3 Month FTC

Together Housing; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Together Housing is seeking a Performance Analyst to join the Business Improvement Team on a 3-month fixed-term contract with a strong likelihood of extension. You’ll work with large datasets, develop analytical solutions and deliver insights that influence service delivery.

You will collaborate with Heads of Service and senior managers to improve data quality and visualise information for decision-making. This role offers hybrid working with an office base in Wakefield or Halifax.

Qualifications

• Experience presenting complex analytical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to work with large relational databases and information systems.
• Strong knowledge of statistical software and analytical techniques.
• Understanding of data mining and predictive analytics concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data and BI infrastructure across the Group.
• Carry out complex data analysis and predictive modelling to identify trends.
• Work with large databases using SSIS/SSAS/SSRS to support insights.
• Create clear data visualisations and present findings to managers.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Statistical methods

SQL/Relational databases

Communication

Excel

Tools

SSIS

SSAS

SSRS

R

Matlab

SAS

Job description

Are you a data-driven problem solver who enjoys turning complex information into meaningful insight and practical recommendations? We’re looking for a Performance Analyst to join our Business Improvement Team on a 3-month fixed-term contract, with a strong likelihood of extension.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in helping us make better, evidence-based decisions across Together Housing Group. You’ll work with large and complex datasets, develop analytical solutions and use your expertise to identify trends, test new approaches and provide insight that can directly influence how we deliver our services.

Working closely with Heads of Service, senior managers and colleagues across the organisation, you’ll help develop our data and business intelligence infrastructure, improve data quality and bring information to life through effective analysis and visualisation.

If you’re someone who loves getting beneath the numbers, asking “what does this actually tell us?” and using data to solve problems and improve services, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Together Housing Group:We are one of the largest housing associations in the North of England, managing over 38,000 homes across the North of England. We are a non-profit organisation, meaning any money we make is invested back into the company for the benefit of our residents and local communities.

Diversity & Inclusion: As an organisation we are committed to having a Diverse and Inclusive workforce. We would therefore welcome applications from candidates with any of the nine protected characteristics. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Further information can be found at this link - Equality and diversity - Together Housing Group

What You’ll Be Doing…

• Develop and maintain robust data and business intelligence infrastructure across the Group.
• Carry out complex data analysis, research and predictive modelling to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Work with large relational databases and information systems, using tools such as SSIS, SSAS and SSRS.
• Use statistical and analytical techniques to test hypotheses, validate findings and develop practical solutions.
• Identify data quality issues and work with teams to improve the accuracy, consistency and reliability of information.
• Explore new internal and external data sources to strengthen organisational insight and support better decision-making.
• Develop models, scenarios and algorithms to test new approaches and understand potential outcomes.
• Create clear and engaging data visualisations that turn complex information into something meaningful and accessible.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to managers, senior managers and other stakeholders.
• Support Heads of Service to develop business cases and demonstrate the impact of proposed changes.
• Help develop a culture where data is recognised as an important organisational asset.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the Group’s Data Warehouse and wider information systems.

We’re Looking for Someone Who Has…

• Strong experience preparing and presenting complex analytical information to a wide range of audiences.
• Experience solving analytical problems through detailed research, investigation and evidence-based approaches.
• Experience working with large relational databases and information systems.
• Strong knowledge of statistical software such as R, Matlab or SAS.
• A good understanding of database management, data mining and analytical technologies, including SSAS, SSIS and SSRS.
• Knowledge and experience of algorithms, predictive analysis and experimental design.
• Experience using data visualisation tools to communicate complex findings clearly.
• Experience of database administration and development.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to work with managers and senior stakeholders.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook. .

In return, we are offering the successful candidate in the Performance Analyst role…

• Salary: £33,758 per annum (£17.54 per hour)
• Office Base: Wakefield or Halifax
• Following your initial onboarding period, you will be expected to attend one of the offices one day per week, with the remainder of your working week spent working from home.
• This is a 37-hour per week role, offering a flexible approach to working patterns and locations to support a healthy work-life balance.

Due to the nature of the role involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post is subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.