Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst

Newham
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Housing Needs Research & Data Analyst

Initial 3‑Month Contract | Newham | £400 per day (Umbrella)

Full-Time (36 hrs/week) | Hybrid | 2-3 Days per Week at Dockside, Newham
Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM

Are you a data specialist passionate about using insight to shape public services and combat homelessness?
Newham Council is seeking a Housing Needs Research & Data Analyst for a pivotal three‑month contract supporting a data‑driven transformation of Housing Needs services.

🔍 About the Role

This role is central to Newham's mission to deliver a robust, intelligence‑led approach to tackling homelessness. You will turn complex datasets into actionable insight, influence strategy, and support senior leaders-including the Mayor, Cabinet, Councillors, Directors, and Chief Executive.

Your work will directly shape decisions, performance improvements, and long‑term service design.

📊 What You'll Be Doing

Data, Reporting & Business Intelligence

Manage and operate key data systems, delivering professional and high-impact reports.
Lead analytical and BI activities across major transformation projects.
Use data to identify issues, predict trends, propose solutions, and guide service improvement.
Produce insight for senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
Deliver advanced reporting using T‑SQL and Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

Interpret and present complex data clearly, measuring service performance and outcomes.
Maintain continuity of systems supporting homelessness and housing allocation services.
Build high‑quality Power BI dashboards and reporting tools for intelligence purposes.
Develop robust data controls ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
Manage templates, automate reporting, respond to FOIs, and present findings both written and verbally.
Analyse business processes and advise on improvements for Housing Needs and Allocations Services.

🎓 Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge

Data collation, statistical analysis, and performance management systems.
Understanding of local government, housing needs, and statutory homelessness reporting (advantageous).
Awareness of information governance, political context, and organisational change.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4-9) or equivalent relevant experience.
Recognised data analysis or continuous improvement accreditation.

Experience

Applied statistical techniques and research methodology.
Building structured performance reports using IT systems.
Using data and performance systems to support large-scale service redesign.
Leading on complex data, research, or policy‑driven projects.
Working with senior leaders to define BI requirements and automated reporting outputs.

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