Data Analyst – Housing & Homelessness (SQL, Python & Power BI) – 6 Week Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

Reporting & Business Intelligence

• Create and refine Power BI reports and dashboards.
  
  


• Assist in the migration from on-premise data systems to Microsoft Fabric.
  
  


• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of reporting systems.
  
  


• Diagnose and resolve issues related to reports, dashboards, and data.
  
  


• Maintain comprehensive reporting records and performance dashboards.
  
  


• Aid managers in performance monitoring and KPI development.
  
  

Data Analysis & Insight

• Examine service performance data to identify trends.
  
  


• Deliver insights to support both operational and strategic decisions.
  
  


• Generate meaningful reports for senior management.
  
  


• Track service performance against key indicators.
  
  


• Assist in completing statutory government returns.
  
  


• Analyze rental income and housing benefit recovery performance.
  
  

Automation & System Development

• Identify and implement opportunities to automate processes and minimize manual reporting.
  
  


• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance data infrastructure.
  
  


• Develop scalable reporting solutions.
  
  


• Improve data quality and reporting efficiency across services.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with:
  
  
  
  • ICT & Digital Teams
    
    
  
  
  • Housing & Homelessness Teams
    
    
  
  
  • Senior Management
    
    
  
  
  • Corporate Insight Teams
    
    
  
  
  • External Partners and System Providers
    
    
  
  


• Attend meetings to present findings and performance insights.
  
  


• Advise on improvements to reporting mechanisms and data processes.
  
  

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in leading data analysis and reporting functions.
  
  


• Expertise in building automated reporting dashboards using Power BI.
  
  


• Proficiency in SQL for querying and analyzing large datasets.
  
  


• Experience with Python for data analysis and automation.
  
  


• Ability to implement automation solutions.
  
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
  


• Excellent report writing and communication abilities.
  
  


• Experience in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.
  
  


• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and workloads effectively.
  
  

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in Housing, Homelessness, or Local Government services.
  
  


• Understanding of Housing & Homelessness statutory responsibilities.
  
  


• Experience with Housing Management Systems.
  
  


• Experience in supporting organizational change and data transformation projects.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £24.56 per hour (Umbrella)
  
  


• 6 Week Contract
  
  


• Hybrid Working (On-site: Tuesday & Wednesday)
  
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  
  


• Opportunity to contribute to a significant Microsoft Fabric migration project.
  
  


• Exposure to Housing & Homelessness performance and data transformation activities.
  
  


• A diverse role that combines analytics, reporting, troubleshooting, automation, and stakeholder engagement.