Data Insight and Systems Analyst

Overview

Position:
Data Insight and Systems Analyst

Location:

Witney, Oxfordshire or Leicester Primary Offices with Hybrid

Hours:

35 contracted hours per week

Salary: £ to £39,256.41 per annum (Subject to location may be eligible for a geographical allowance of £1,051.00)

Closing Date: 18 February 2026

Job

We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Insight & Systems Analyst ance 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.

• 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.

• 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

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.

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…