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Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in East London, are looking for an experienced Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst to join their team and play a crucial role within their housing needs operations.  

Position: Housing Needs Research and Data Analyst
Rate: £350 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35) 
Contract Duration: Temporary (July 2026) Possible Extension  
Working Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Purpose: 

• The role is a critical to taking a data and intelligence led approach to tackling homelessness and the post holder will be required to apply a data-led approach to addressing the strategic requirements.

Job Duties:

• Manage and run data systems and provide data reports, providing specialist advice to colleagues, making use of a variety of data to measure outcomes, inform decision making and improve service delivery.
• Use data to predict demand, flag issues, identify solutions, initiate new ways of working, and contribute to delivery of actions to resolve them utilising detailed knowledge to provide advice across services.
• Support the provision of information and data into performance and business intelligence, reports advice and guidance for review by services areas, Newham Mayor, Cabinet, Councillors, Chief Executive, senior officers and services as required.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Knowledge of the NEC Housing System in particular backend of Allocations, Housing Advice and Estates Module is essential.
• Knowledge and practical experience of Power BI, SSRS, SQL is essential. 
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development. 

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. 

How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying, please press the button below, send your CV to james.fernandez@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or contact James on 020 3854 4907 to discuss further.

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