Key Skills & Experience Required Intelligence & Impact Analyst
- Proven experience working with service managers and stakeholders to gather, document and translate business requirements into analytical solutions and reporting products.
- Advanced Power BI skills, including automation, data modelling, dashboard development, report design and the presentation of complex information in a clear, actionable format.
- Experience designing and implementing automated processes using Microsoft Power Platform tools, particularly Power Automate, to streamline data collection, file transfers and reporting workflows.
- Demonstrable experience analysing large and complex datasets, identifying trends and producing insight that supports service improvement, performance management and decision-making.
- Strong communication and project delivery skills, with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues.
Optional advert strapline: Intelligence & Impact Analyst
We are seeking an experienced Intelligence & Impact Analyst to work with stakeholders across the organisation to develop Power BI dashboards, automate reporting processes using Power Automate, improve data flows and deliver actionable insight that supports service improvement and evidence-based decision making. SQL and Python experience an advantage as these data tools are being introduced to the role.
Purpose of The Job Intelligence & Impact Analyst
The Intelligence and Impact Analyst exists to help Southwark make better decisions that improve
outcomes for residents. The role provides the insight and evidence that enable the council and its
partners to understand needs, measure impact, and target resources where they make the
greatest difference.
By turning complex data into clear, actionable intelligence, the post holder helps the council
design effective policies, deliver high-quality services, and evaluate what works. The role
supports a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement; empowering teams across the
organisation to use data confidently, understand performance, and focus on impact.
Through their work, the Intelligence and Impact Analyst ensures that Southwark’s delivers high
quality services, meets its duties, and that its priorities are grounded in evidence and decisions
are informed by a deep understanding of the borough and its residents. This helps the council to
deliver more equitable, efficient, and responsive services, improving outcomes and opportunities
for everyone who lives and works in Southwark. The post holder will work collaboratively across
the council and with partners understanding good practice in data quality, monitoring, evaluation
and reporting.
Responsibilities Intelligence & Impact Analyst
1. Lead analytical and intelligence activity within the assigned department, undertaking
complex analysis using innovative statistical and analytical methods on large and varied
datasets. Provide robust evidence and insight to inform improvement, evaluate impact,
and support statutory, corporate and service-level performance reporting within the
Council’s performance framework.
2. Develop and apply analytical approaches that strengthen the evidence base for service
transformation, programme delivery, strategy development, and policy and performance
improvement.
3. Manage and protect confidential and sensitive data in accordance with information
governance principles and partnership agreements, ensuring data is handled ethically and
securely.
4. Deliver performance and insight products by using data tools including Excel and Power
BI, with potential to use specialist software such as MapInfo, Stata, SAS Enterprise, or R.
Apply appropriate techniques for analysis, visualisation and storytelling to translate
complex data into accessible and actionable insight.
5. 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.
6. Undertake evaluations, needs assessments, forecasting and the development of
performance indicators and outcomes frameworks to measure effectiveness, impact and
value for money of services, initiatives and interventions.
7. Conduct data and literature reviews, interpret and critically appraise evidence, and provide
clear, evidence-based summaries and recommendations that inform policies, programmes
and strategies to improve resident outcomes.
8. Support the development of local indicators and metrics linked to corporate priorities and
improvement strategies, contributing to the Council’s wider performance management and
accountability framework.
9. Identify and resolve data quality issues, supporting the implementation of improved
systems, processes and preventive measures to strengthen the integrity and reliability of
data.
10.Contribute to regular performance reviews and improvement activity, helping embed a
culture of curiosity, learning and resident-focused service delivery that drives quality and
value for money.
11.Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and partners across the Council,
providing high-quality analytical support and advice that enhances understanding of
population needs, service performance and opportunities for improvement
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