Business Intelligence Analyst

We have made significant investments in our systems, infrastructure and data; with our new Microsoft Fabric platform and aligned system integrations, fully-SaaS/web-based systems and broad range of new tools, this is an exciting opportunity to drive real innovation in the data and insights we provide to the business.

Whether you’re an experienced BI professional or someone looking to take the next step in your data career, we’d love you to join our Digital and Transformation Team.

About the role

This role is key to delivering Cobalt’s Business Intelligence (BI) reporting framework, ensuring data is reported on time, accurately and clearly to provide operational and strategic insight and predictive analysis for all business areas, as well as for a range of projects. 

Key Responsibilities

·         Deliver reporting and analysis requirements for all business areas, alongside the data management requirements for a range of projects. 

·         Identify requirements, detect data problems and help deliver improvements and insights using the Microsoft suite of tools.

·         Be responsible for converting data from multiple sources into usable information, providing analytics, insights and reporting which will drive decision making and challenge assumptions.

·         Support the completion, co-ordination and submission of non-financial Regulatory Returns for Cobalt Housing.

For the full list of responsibilities and the person specification, please review the recruitment pack linked on our website.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking people who can bring creative thinking, and fully support our vision, values and commitment to our customers. We are particularly interested in people with experience working in housing associations who are looking to join an organisation ready to embark upon an exciting period of transformation and growth but also welcome those who can bring new ways of working and thinking from out of sector aligned to the right technical and people skills.
Successful applicants will live within a commutable distance as office attendance is required on a flexible, hybrid arrangement.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit an up‑to‑date CV and Cover Letter clearly demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria via our recruitment system:

• Internal applications click here.
• External applications please share this link: [insert link].

Deadline for applications: Sunday 29th March 2026
Interviews to be held: Successful applicants will be invited to a first-stage 20-minute virtual interview before progressing to an in person final interview.

Successful applicants are responsible for producing
proof of entitlement to work in the UK before employment can commence. Cobalt cannot sponsor candidates without a current visa which allows for full-time UK-based working.