Data Analyst

The YMCA provides a range of social housing, sports, health and wellbeing, children’s services, youth and community activities for the benefit of local people and communities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and beyond. YMCA is committed to making a difference through the services it delivers and the partner organisations it works with.

As an Impact and Insights Officer within the Impact and Insight team, you will play a key role in helping One YMCA use data to understand and improve its services. Your work will support the organisations mission by turning raw data into clear, useful insights that inform decision-making and help demonstrate the value and impact of our work.

Key Responsibilities
• Produce clear, accurate reports and visualisations to demonstrate progress against strategic priorities.
• Collate, analyse, and evaluate data from across services to evidence impact and support organisational learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand data needs, ensuring insights are consistently captured within central systems.
• Design and implement evaluation tools, reporting methods, and measurement frameworks to track outcomes effectively.
• Prepare high-quality materials for internal and external stakeholders, including partners, commissioners, and local authorities.
• Apply skills in data analysis, survey design, and reporting to strengthen capability across the organisation.
• Support consistent data capture and robust evaluation processes to evidence outcomes.
• Contribute ideas to improve data systems, structures, and processes to enhance business intelligence.

Requirements
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in a data-related field, or demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.
• Completed training in GDPR and Cyber Security, with strong knowledge of data protection and information governance.
• You must hold a full Great Britain driving licence and have access to a vehicle with suitable business insurance for work-related travel (please contact us before applying if you have more than 3 points).

Benefits of working with us!
• Generous pension scheme and life cover
• Health cash plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Retail discounts, Blue Light Card, and more
• Generous annual leave including your birthday off and a paid wellbeing day
• Proud to be a Real Living Wage employer

If you're passionate about using data to drive meaningful insights and want to be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Important: We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying 

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.