Asset Management Data Analyst

Job Title: Asset Management Data Analyst

Location: Rochdale
Hours: Full Time (36.25 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent

Salary: £42,260

Are you passionate about turning complex data into meaningful insight that drives better investment decisions and improves homes for customers?

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) is looking for an analytical and commercially minded Asset Management Data Analyst to join our Data & Insight Team. In this exciting role, you'll provide dedicated analytical and business intelligence support to our Asset Management and Property Services teams, helping to shape investment decisions, improve asset performance and ensure regulatory compliance across our housing stock.

Working as part of our hub-and-spoke Data & Insight model, you'll become a trusted analytical partner to colleagues across Asset Management, using data to identify trends, support strategic planning and deliver insights that enhance services for customers and communities.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Asset Management Data Analyst, you will play a key role in helping RBH make informed, evidence-based decisions about its housing assets. Your responsibilities will include:

• Analysing asset management data, including stock condition, repairs, compliance, lifecycle, investment and energy performance information to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Developing and maintaining Power BI dashboards, reports and analytical products that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Supporting the effective use of asset management systems and databases, including data validation, quality improvement and process enhancement.
• Producing analysis and modelling to support investment planning, planned maintenance programmes, decarbonisation initiatives and long-term asset strategies.
• Delivering high-quality insight and recommendations to support regulatory compliance, service improvement and evidence-based decision making.
• Improving the accuracy, completeness and accessibility of asset data and associated records.
• Supporting the development of data standards, governance processes and controls across asset information systems.
• Building effective relationships with colleagues across Asset Management, Property Services, Compliance, Investment and Repairs teams.
• Developing predictive analytics, forecasting models and scenario planning tools to support investment priorities and long-term business planning.
• Contributing to statutory, regulatory and performance reporting requirements, ensuring asset data is accurate, robust and readily available.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an analytical professional who enjoys solving complex problems, uncovering meaningful insights and using data to influence positive outcomes.

You'll Have:

• Strong Power BI, SQL and data modelling skills, with experience creating dashboards and analytical solutions.
• Experience analysing large and complex datasets and translating findings into clear recommendations and actionable insight.
• The ability to explain technical information clearly and engage effectively with non-technical audiences.
• A good understanding of data quality, governance and reporting standards.
• Degree-level education in a relevant subject, or equivalent experience in a data or analytical role.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across teams.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and staying current with emerging analytical tools and best practice.

It would be great if you also have:

• Knowledge of social housing asset management, property compliance, repairs or asset data systems.
• Experience working with stock condition data, planned maintenance programmes and asset investment information.
• Awareness of Decent Homes, building safety requirements, EPCs and decarbonisation programmes.

Why Join RBH?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where data and insight play a central role in shaping business decisions and improving services for customers. You'll work with committed colleagues across Asset Management and Data & Insight, helping to drive investment decisions that support safe, sustainable and well-maintained homes.

What do we have to offer you?

In addition to a competitive salary of £42,260, you will benefit from:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional days annual leave
• An additional 5 days leave after 5 years' service
• Pension scheme with employer contributions matched up to 8%; death in service benefit
• Flexible smart working arrangements
• Healthcare cashback plan, virtual GP access and subsidised gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7
• Paid volunteering days
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• And so much more

If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we review applications as they are received; therefore, we may close this vacancy earlier than advertised.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

RBH is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants who declare a disability and meet the minimum requirements of the role.

Artificial Intelligence

We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when preparing applications. However, all information, examples and achievements included in your application must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.

You're encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we review applications as they're received, therefore we may close this vacancy earlier than advertised.