Intelligence & Impact Analyst

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of a wide range of analytical and statistical techniques, including methods for synthesising data and evidence to inform decision-making and service improvement.
• Experience analysing and interpreting large, complex datasets to generate actionable insight that informs strategic planning, policy and service delivery.
• Experience designing and delivering analytical products, dashboards and reports that link data, performance and impact for diverse audiences.
• Experience developing and applying data models, evaluation frameworks and outcome measures to assess effectiveness, value for money and statutory compliance.

Responsibilities:

• We lead analytical and intelligence activity within the assigned department, undertaking complex analysis using innovative statistical and analytical methods on large and varied datasets. We provide robust evidence and insight to inform improvement, evaluate impact, and support statutory, corporate and service-level performance reporting within the Councils performance framework.
• We develop and apply analytical approaches that strengthen the evidence base for service transformation, programme delivery, strategy development, and policy and performance improvement.
• We manage and protect confidential and sensitive data in accordance with information governance principles and partnership agreements, ensuring data is handled ethically and securely.
• We deliver performance and insight products using tools including Excel and Power BI, with potential use of specialist software such as MapInfo, Stata, SAS Enterprise or R. We apply appropriate techniques for analysis, visualisation and storytelling to translate complex data into accessible and actionable insight.
• We produce, interpret and present high-quality analytical outputs, including reports, dashboards and visualisations tailored to different audiences, to support evidence-based decision-making and strategic planning.
• We undertake evaluations, needs assessments and forecasting, and develop performance indicators and outcomes frameworks to measure the effectiveness, impact and value for money of services, initiatives and interventions.

Technologies:

• Excel
• Support
• Power BI
• SAS

More:

Southwark Council is offering an initial temporary contract for 3–6 months, with the possibility of an extension or a permanent position for the right candidate. The rate is negotiable depending on experience. The Intelligence & Impact Analyst role is based in SE1 2QH and follows a hybrid working arrangement, with two days in the office.

last updated 40 week of 2026