Senior Analyst

Senior Analyst – Business Intelligence – Homes England

Salary: £41,517 – £48,064 per annum
Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Longstanton, Liverpool, Leeds, Salford or Newcastle upon Tyne
Employer: Homes England
Contract: Fixed-term until 3 November 2028
Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working
Job Type: Analytical, Architecture and Data, Digital
Number of Vacancies: 1
Reference Number: 490827
Closing Date: Sunday 29 November 2026, 11:55 pm
Visa Sponsorship: Not stated in the job advert. Applicants requiring sponsorship should confirm eligibility directly with Homes England.

About Homes England

Homes England is a government agency working in partnership with the private sector to support housing and regeneration across England.

The successful candidate will join the Help to Buy (HtB) team, working alongside the Senior Manager for Data and other reporting specialists to improve how reporting is developed, delivered and maintained across the organisation.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing national organisation with a social purpose while helping shape its future business intelligence and reporting services.

Job Description

The Senior Analyst – Business Intelligence will play an important role in managing reporting activities, resolving reporting requests and delivering strategic reports.

Working with key stakeholders and the professional Reporting team, you will help ensure reporting requests are handled efficiently and consistently.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the delivery and development of business intelligence and reporting services.
• Managing a diverse portfolio of reporting requests and queries.
• Supporting the Senior Manager for Data with complex reporting issues.
• Designing and delivering important strategic reports.
• Developing and maintaining sustainable reporting solutions.
• Working with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements.
• Identifying innovative ways to improve reporting processes and services.
• Contributing to effective decision-making through accurate and consistent reporting.

Person Specification and Requirements

The successful candidate should have experience in data analysis, business intelligence and reporting, alongside strong technical and stakeholder management skills.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Power BI development.
• Experience using data connectors and data modelling.
• Strong knowledge of Power Query.
• Experience with SQL and DAX.
• Ability to develop interactive reports.
• Advanced-level Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to manage complex reporting issues and competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to understand commercial and operational impacts.
• Resilience and adaptability in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to inclusive working and effective problem-solving.

Benefits of Working at Homes England

Homes England offers a range of benefits, including:

• 33 days annual leave each year, in addition to 8 statutory bank holidays.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, job sharing and compressed hours.
• Health screening through Nuffield Proactive Health Clinics.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support.
• Access to Occupational Health services.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Payment for one job-related professional membership subscription annually.
• Family-friendly benefits, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave.
• Pension scheme.

Location

The successful candidate can be based at one of the following locations:

• Birmingham, West Midlands – B1 2AX
• Bristol, South West England – BS1 6EH
• Longstanton, East of England – CB24 3EN
• Liverpool, North West England – L3 1BP
• Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber – LS11 9AT
• Salford, North West England – M3 5AX
• Newcastle upon Tyne, North East England – NE4 5BZ

Security and Eligibility Requirements

Successful applicants must undergo security checks, including a basic criminal record check and the Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).

Homes England will also carry out pre-employment identity and vetting checks through Experian.

The vacancy is broadly open to eligible UK nationals, Irish nationals, Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, eligible EEA nationals and other individuals who meet the stated nationality requirements.

Applicants should review the nationality requirements before applying.

Application and Selection Process

To apply, candidates should visit the Homes England careers website and complete the online application.

The selection process may involve an application assessment and interview. Successful applicants will be informed of the outcome, and feedback will only be provided to candidates who attend an interview or assessment.

Applicants may use artificial intelligence to support their applications, but all examples and statements must be truthful and based on their own experience. Plagiarised or inaccurate applications may be withdrawn.

Homes England is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications online before the closing date.

Closing Date: Sunday 29 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Enquiries: RecruitmentInfo@homesengland.gov.uk

Reference Number: 490827