Workforce Information Analyst (Fixed Term)

The Together Trust; Cheadle; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst to compile and transform workforce data into actionable insights that will aid strategic decision-making. The role requires a degree qualification, proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power BI and Excel, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and generous benefits including annual leave, a pension scheme, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual Leave: 27 days plus 8 bank holidays

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Wellbeing support including yoga sessions

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in a related field is desirable.
• Experience of data analysis and data input.
• Proficient with reporting and visualisation tools, especially Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Compile and transform workforce data into actionable insights.
• Work with stakeholders to clarify requirements and data models.
• Ensure data accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.

Skills

Data analysis

Proficiency in Power BI

MS Excel proficiency

SQL familiarity

Presentation skills

Understanding of workforce KPIs

Education

Degree level qualification in related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

Find out more — watch our short video to see what it’s like to work with us. Video: https://youtu.be/SEnw2o00T6E

Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.

The Role

To compile and transform Together Trust’s workforce data into actionable insights that shape strategic decision-making and support smooth functioning of internal workforce systems.

Hours: 37.5

Contract: Fixed Term (13 months)

Location: Hybrid (Cheadle/Remote)

Salary: £34,653 - £38,388

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Work with internal stakeholders to gather and clarify requirements, advising on suitable data models and methodology as appropriate to organisational needs
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across workforce reporting platforms
• Conduct trend analysis and forecasting, identify patterns and present findings via visualisations and written reports
• Design and maintain dashboards and reports to deliver actionable insights, consolidating data from multiple sources and using tools including Excel pivot tables, Power Queries, and Power BI
• Ensure reporting complies with data protection policies and legislation
• Respond to internal helpdesk enquiries relating to workforce systems, resolving routine enquiries where appropriate or escalating as necessary
• Support the management of workforce systems
• Undertake any additional project work or ad hoc tasks as assigned by senior colleagues, commensurate with the level of the role

About You

• Degree level qualification in a related field (project management qualification / Business/ Data Analyst qualification is desirable)
• Experience of data analysis and data input
• Proficiency with reporting and visualisation tools including Power BI
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite particularly MS Excel
• Familiarity with SQL is desirable
• Knowledge of a variety of IT packages e.g. Excel and Access (expert ECDL or equivalent level of IT skills)
• Extensive experience of collating and interpreting complex data for presentation
• Experience of delivering briefings and training to staff and managers
• Understanding of workforce KPIs and metrics
• Willingness to learn and acquire new skills

Benefits

• Annual Leave: 27 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleagues and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

We welcome applications from individuals who have the right to work in the UK. Currently, we are not providing sponsorship for overseas staff.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you.

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy.