Data Insights Officer
We are seeking a motivated and curious Data Insights Officer to transform how data is used to support Wales’ voluntary sector.
Position: Data Insights Officer
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week, flexible working
Salary: £33,286 rising to £37,464 per annum, plus 9% employer pension contribution
Location: Flexible, with office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 9 September 2025 (midday)
Interview date: 25 September 2025 - We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Welsh Language: Desirable
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your data expertise to create real impact in communities across Wales. You will play a key role in improving how the organisation collects and uses data, with an initial focus on the new Welsh Voluntary Sector Barometer – a pioneering quarterly survey that captures timely and reliable evidence about the sector.
You will analyse data from the Barometer, existing platforms and external sources to generate meaningful insights that influence public policy and strengthen sector support. Your work will include:
- Analysing and interpreting data from multiple sources
- Producing clear, accessible reports and data visualisations
- Monitoring trends and identifying sector challenges and opportunities
- Supporting teams and stakeholders to understand and use data effectively
- Ensuring compliance with data protection and quality standards
About You
You will bring:
- Experience in data analysis and reporting to varied audiences
- Ability to handle, interpret and present quantitative data effectively
- Knowledge of data protection and ethical data practices
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- A collaborative approach and excellent communication skills
Experience in the voluntary, public or social enterprise sectors, knowledge of public policy in Wales, and the ability to communicate in Welsh are desirable.
Why work for the organisation
There is an excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and discretionary days, pension contributions, employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan, enhanced sick pay, and flexible working.
This is an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and the culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
The organisation invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, they have been awarded Investors in People accreditation.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Data Analyst, Insights Officer, Research and Insights Officer, Policy Data Analyst, Data and Evaluation Officer.
Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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