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Data Analyst

Voluntary Action Sheffield
Sheffield
2 weeks ago
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Job description and person specification

Citizens Advice Sheffield provides a range of advice and advocacy services through digital means, by telephone and in person. We seek to empower our clients and support them to improve their confidence and capability on a wide range of issues. We campaign for change to social policy to improve the well‑being of the people and communities we support.

Our advice services provide help and advice across a wide range of issues and more in depth help in respect of welfare benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration and discrimination. Our independent advocacy services are delivered through Sheffield Advocacy Hub, in partnership with three organisations.

We aim for excellence. Our ambition is to be among the best advice and advocacy services in the country, and one of the leading voluntary and community organisations in Sheffield. We campaign for change to social policy to improve the well‑being of the people and communities we support.

Purpose of job

The Data Analyst will lead the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of a range of internal and external data in order to effectively tell the story of our impact, support our decision making, and inform service development and improvement.

You’ll work closely with our Social Policy and Involvement Manager to effectively tell our story to a range of audiences. We work with people in the city in situations that make them extremely vulnerable. We know the difference we make - but we need to be better at communicating this. You will play a key role, by spotting opportunities to add substance and impactful numbers to our story, showing members of the public, partners, professionals and decision makers the difference we make.

You’ll also play a key role in helping us to use data to understand who we aren’t reaching or where changes to our approach could make us more effective. You’ll need a passion for both numbers and social justice.

Reports to: Social Policy & Involvement Manager

Main duties and responsibilities
  • Clients, paid staff and volunteers
  • Internal systems
  • External data sources

The analysis of the above data in line with internal and external reporting requirements.

The presentation of data and analyses in appropriate formats for different audiences, in liaison with colleagues.

Exploring data to develop insights for service development, for example identifying gaps in uptake of different services and channels between different groups of people, and presenting these to the leadership team and board of trustees.

Ensuring full compliance with our information assurance policies and procedures throughout the data lifecycle.

You will work closely with Service Managers and the Leadership Team to define the questions and focus for analysis and liaise closely with key external partners such as the Sheffield City Council Public Health Team.

Person specificationKnowledge and experience

Excellent IT skills across a range of packages ideally including the full Google suite (Docs, Forms, Sheets, Slides, GMail etc).

Experience of collecting, analysing, interpreting and presenting data.

Experience of using databases or customer relationship management (CRM) systems, including importing, exporting and reporting.

Experience of writing and producing clear and easily understood material in a range of formats to tell a story to people who don’t have any technical knowledge.

Skills and abilities

Strong numerical skills.

Work to a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, both written and numerical.

Self‑motivated.

To be able to analyse and interpret data and produce metrics and reports in a visually attractive form that are understandable to people with limited technical knowledge.

Work with a high level of integrity and discretion to hold confidential personal and sensitive data about clients, colleagues and business strategy.

Ability to manage complex processes.

Have a genuine passion to develop effective data processes within our organisation and constantly looking for ways to improve the way we work.

Good communication skills (verbal and written).

Able to prioritise.

Well organised.

Able to work as part of a team.

Commitment to:

the goals and values of Citizens Advice Sheffield

working flexibly and to adapting to changing needs and priorities

personal learning and professional development

equal opportunities and to valuing diversity

Location

Sheffield

Salary

£29,790 per annum

Type of contract

Part Time

Hours

21

We can offer you a supportive culture within a charity setting committed to social justice. We offer an attractive remuneration package with good terms and conditions of employment including: 35 hour working week; 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Pension scheme, Hybrid Working, enhanced maternity and paternity policies and Health Plan with integrated employee assistance programme.

Closing date

05-11-2025

How to apply

For an application pack please go to: www.citizensadvicesheffield.org.uk - (we do not accept CV’s). Or email: quoting ref: DA 04-24.The closing date for completed applications is: 9:00am, Wednesday 5th November 2025 .Interview date: 11 November 2025.


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