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Senior Data Analyst

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RoleChangeworks is recruiting a Senior Analyst – Data to play an important role by contributing to the development anddelivery of high-impact research and consultancy projects aligned with our ambition to decarbonise homes anddeliver a just transition to net zero.You will provide support across action-focused projects cutting across a range of clients and topics related to thedecarbonisation of homes in Scotland. Deploying your programming language, data management and visualisationskills, you will provide support across our stock analysis, impact evaluation and research service portfolios.The outputs of this work will help inform direct delivery by Changeworks as well as our external clients.You will also play a role in our proactive efforts to use our insights and experience to shape sector policy andpractice, by supporting the team’s contributions to thought leadership, public engagement, and cross-sectorworking groupsFinally, you will have opportunities to further develop your project management skills through contributing andleading as required the on-time delivery of high-quality projects.About YouYou will have experience in a relevant professional setting—whether in academia, think tank, consultancy, or thecommunity sector—and demonstrate experience in the delivery of impactful research and analysis.We’re seeking a motivated and forward-thinking professional with the following strengths:* Programming and Data management: a track record of using a range of programming languages (e.g. R, Python) and data analysis platforms (Excel, Power BI or equivalent like Tableau) to support robust and high-quality deliverables in a consultancy, think tank or similar research environment.* Strategic Insight: experience assisting clients and partners to use data analytics to support strategic decision making and achieve their goals.* Sector-relevant Expertise: knowledge of energy efficiency, individual and collective low-carbon heating systems, an understanding of the drivers of fuel poverty, and knowledge of project finance and retrofit financing. SAP-related experience would be a plus.* Research Project Delivery: demonstrable experience in contributing to excellent project delivery in a professional, research or consultancy role.* Communication & Collaboration: experience communicating complex data clearly using visualisation to support engagement with diverse stakeholder groups. Experience with GIS would be a plus.Above all, we are looking for passionate and proactive individuals who share our commitment to a sustainable,low-carbon Scotland.While we welcome candidates with expertise across all these areas, we encourage applications from individuals withstrengths in some and a willingness to grow in others. Dependent on experience, an offer may be made to thesuccessful candidate at the Analyst grade with the opportunity to develop into a Senior Analyst.About the Consultancy TeamOur Consultancy team offers expert analytical and advisory services to a diverse range of clients including localauthorities, housing associations, the Scottish Government, and organisations across the third and privatesectors. Our work covers the full spectrum of decarbonising Scotland’s homes—from energy efficiency andlow-carbon heat to renewable energy systems, fuel poverty, and behaviour change.We support clients to decarbonise their housing assets and contribute evidence to inform policy, planning, supplychains, and finance at both national and local levels.Changeworks is a leading organisation dedicated to decarbonising Scotland’s homes and a just transition to net zero.We deliver services in energy advice, retrofit management, and decarbonisation solutions, alongside independentconsultancy. Through partnerships across the UK, we help accelerate the transformation of Scotland’s homestoward sustainability.Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a feworganisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber ofCommerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the builtenvironment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot andlarge-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These includearea-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want todecarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help usdeliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension schemeand 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.#### Application notesTo apply: please visit our website to submit an application -Closing date for applications: 11am, Friday 26 September 2025First Interview: Thursday 9 and Friday 10 October 2025Second Interview: Thursday 16 and Friday 17 October 2025For further information about this post please contact Marjan van de Weg at ~ delivering positive low carbon living### ChangeworksSenior Data Analyst Postcode: EH4 2HS### ChangeworksSenior Data Analyst Postcode: IV2 6AAReporting to the Process and Implementation Manager you will work within the Technical Support Team, responsible forproject administrative processes, data management, public and client enquiries and performance reporting. Youmust have a positive attitude and be an excellent communicator to engage with householders and clients acrossScotland. You will need to have strong organisational and time management skills and work well both individuallyand as part of a supportive team.Your nearest office will be Edinburgh or Inverness, and we encourage people to meet with colleagues regularly. Weoffer flexible working patterns to support your life outside work with part time available at a minimum of 21hours per week.Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a feworganisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber ofCommerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the builtenvironment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot andlarge-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These includearea-based domestic energy efficiency retrofit and decarbonisation projects and programmes.We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want todecarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help usdeliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension schemeand 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.Changeworks is looking for a Consultant able to support our research and options analysis service portfolio, with theinterest and flexibility to contribute to our broader portfolio as it evolves.As a Consultant, you will play an important role in the development

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