Data Analyst

RICS
Birmingham
7 months ago
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Vacancy Name: Data Analyst


Country: United Kingdom


Office Location: Birmingham or London


About Us

Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model.


Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.


At RICS, we are at the forefront of shaping the built and natural environment. As a prominent professional body, we empower our members with globally recognised qualifications, influential networks, and access to high quality resources.


Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities

RICS is seeking a skilled and proactive Data Analyst to join the Strategy and Planning function within the Corporate Services Directorate. This role supports data-driven decision-making across the organisation, with a strong focus on membership insights and operational performance.



  • Deliver data analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and KPIs using Power BI and other visualisation tools.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather reporting requirements and translate data into actionable insights.
  • Work closely with Data and Governance teams to ensure data quality and consistency.
  • Support project‑level data needs, including planning input and performance tracking.

About You

You are a detail‑oriented and collaborative data professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for turning data into meaningful insights. You bring technical expertise, stakeholder engagement capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving.


Essential skills and experience

  • Proven experience in data analysis, business intelligence, or a related role.
  • Proficiency in Power BI, SQL, and data manipulation tools (e.g., Python).
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams and levels.
  • Experience working in complex organisational environments, ideally in global or professional services contexts.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work‑life balance, and financial security. This includes:



  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
  • Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
  • Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
  • Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer:

RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.


Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.


How to Apply

To apply, please complete our short online application form. You will be asked to upload your CV and provide a statement explaining why this specific role at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an ideal opportunity for you, and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.


Please note that while we aim to keep adverts open for a reasonable period, we do reserve the right to close them early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.


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