Senior Business Analyst - Housing Improvement Programme (Interim)

i-jobs; Guildford; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

i-jobs is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for the Housing Improvement Programme (Interim) based at Millmead House, Guildford. The role starts ASAP with a contract until 31 March 2027, working 37 hours per week.

You will provide expert analysis across HIP workstreams, improve housing safety and compliance processes, and develop Power BI reports and advanced Excel analyses to support decision-making. Candidates must have strong BA experience, data cleansing and stakeholder engagement across

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business analysis and process improvement.
• Experience with complex business processes, preferably housing/public sector.
• Advanced Excel skills with data analysis and trend identification.
• Advanced Power BI development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in data cleansing, validation and reconciliation.
• Strong numerical and statistical skills.
• Ability to identify root causes and translate data into improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder collaboration across workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert business analysis and process improvement support across Housing Improvement Programme (HIP) workstreams.
• Analyse and improve processes relating to housing safety, quality and compliance, repairs, voids and lettings, leasehold and tenancy management.
• Use data analysis to identify trends, root causes, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain advanced Power BI reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyse and interpret complex datasets.
• Cleanse, validate and reconcile data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations and improvement actions.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and support the delivery of process improvements.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Business analysis

Process improvement

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

Power BI development

Data cleansing

Analytical thinking

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Position
Senior Business Analyst - Housing Improvement Programme (Interim)

Location
Millmead House, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4BB

Start Date
ASAP (contract commencement from 7 September 2026)

Contract Duration
Until 31 March 2027

Working Hours
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm

Pay Rate
£395.83 per day

Job Reference
5303498

Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert business analysis and process improvement support across Housing Improvement Programme (HIP) workstreams.
• Analyse and improve processes relating to housing safety, quality and compliance, repairs, voids and lettings, leasehold and tenancy management.
• Use data analysis to identify trends, root causes, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain advanced Power BI reports and dashboards to support decision-making.
• Use advanced Microsoft Excel skills to analyse and interpret complex datasets.
• Cleanse, validate and reconcile data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Translate complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations and improvement actions.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business needs and support the delivery of process improvements.
• Communicate analytical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Person Specification

Must-Have Requirements

• Strong experience in business analysis and process improvement.
• Experience working with complex business processes, preferably within housing or a related public sector environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including data analysis and trend identification.
• Advanced Power BI development skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in data cleansing, validation and reconciliation.
• Strong numerical and statistical skills.
• Ability to identify root causes and turn data into practical improvement insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Demonstrable ability to work effectively with stakeholders across multiple workstreams.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

• Experience working within a local authority or social housing environment.
• Knowledge of housing safety, repairs, voids and lettings, leasehold or tenancy management.
• Experience supporting large-scale housing improvement or transformation programmes.
• Experience of using data and business intelligence to drive service improvement.

Additional Instructions

• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.
• Candidates should be prepared to attend an in-person interview.
• Relevant qualifications, licences or professional registrations must be verified where legally required.
• Standard pre-employment compliance checks, including references and eligibility-to-work verification, will apply.