Data Insight and Systems Analyst

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Insight & Systems Analyst at Advance. Advance is a specialist supported housing association that is on an exciting journey to deliver more services and develop more housing for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and supporting people towards greater independent living. Our Technology and Data Services team support Advance by delivering our business systems infrastructure and reporting needs. With your knowledge of system design, data analysis and reporting tools, you will help with the delivery of robust, reliable and efficient strategies and support us to develop our data and reporting capabilities. At Advance we are passionate about growth and we have some ambitious plans to take us into 2026 and we can only do this with the best data insights available. This is why we need you! You will be based at either our office in Witney or Leicester but will also travel to some of our other offices and schemes across the country from time to time. You will have responsibility for:

• Optimisation of the availability, quality and consistency of management reporting and business intelligence
• Providing high quality data analysis and insight, translating data into reports to identify and make recommendations for continuous improvement and effective business change
• Championing data ownership, ensuring that all business decisions are based on accurate and high quality data and management information
• Design and delivery of innovative and effective systems-based training
• Lead and promote initiatives that support a desired shift to digital service delivery using online facilities such as web portals, smartphone apps, cloud services and social media., Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance. Safeguarding: At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture - it's reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level. As the organisation's Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures. We believe that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support - or of any member of our team - please don't hesitate to get in touch. Ryan.Brummitt@Advanceuk.org Together, we can ensure that Advance remains a safe, supportive and inclusive organisation for all. We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received. #INDADVHP

• Demonstrable SQL query writing experience and a minimum of 2 years proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role
• Proven experience of delivering system design, database administration, data analysis techniques, systems analysis, training and user support, with at least 2 years relevant experience in a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience of producing performance reports for a range of audiences, and ability to convey complex data insight and analysis concisely to both a technical and non-technical audience in a range of formats
• Experience of implementing and administering changes to IT systems, following formal change control procedures
• Experience of delivering systems and other technology related projects using formal project management frameworks
• Understanding and proven experience of delivering systems based reporting tools, database structures, data warehousing, data modelling, data insight, benchmarking, and KPI reporting frameworks
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to champion activities aimed at successful delivery of business objectives, Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we're passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry-recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations. We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds. All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be treated as a member of staff. Benefits of working for Advance: We value our staff and the difference they make to the lives of our customers, which is why we offer the following benefits:

• Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours)
• Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
• Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
• Long service awards payable in 5 year increments
• Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service)
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)

Advance is a national, not-for-profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.