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We’re looking for a Data Analyst to help shape high-quality, data driven decision making across the Trust. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £40,313 to £43,589 (pay award pending).

Location: Flexible/ Hybrid (Edinburgh/Glasgow)

About Trust Housing:

Trust Housing Association is a national housing, support and care provider, offering a range of accommodation and support services.  Primarily serving older people in our communities we also provide housing for families and individuals. We have over 4,000 households across the length and breadth of Scotland, from the Highlands and Islands all the way down to the Borders.

About the Data Analyst role:

In this role, you’ll design, build, test, and maintain data solutions that transforms information from core systems into clear, actionable insights. You’ll analyse complex datasets, uncover trends, and produce reports that support both strategic performance management and day to day operations.

Working closely with our Data Lead, you’ll deliver reporting primarily in Power BI and Excel, while also gaining hands-on experience with our modern data platform, including Azure Databricks and other emerging technologies. You’ll play a key role in improving data quality, supporting cleansing activity, and contributing to our wider data strategy.

This is a fast paced and varied role where you’ll help drive high quality services and make a meaningful impact for colleagues, customers, and communities across Scotland.

What you’ll bring as our Data Analyst:

Strong attention to detail and a genuine enthusiasm for data and analytics

Willingness to learn and adopt modern tools and practices

Excellent IT skills and the ability to communicate insights clearly

A collaborative approach and confidence working with teams across the organisation

What we offer:

35 hours per week with Flexitime and flexible working hours

Blended Working (home, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Wishaw)

Competitive salary £40,313 to £43,589 (pay award pending)

Access to paid training & continuing personal development

A choice of pension scheme with employer contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

A supportive and caring working environment

If you believe you meet the criteria, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Thursday 5th March 2026 with a view to interviews being held from Thursday 12th March 2026.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Data Analyst and you’d like to work with a prestigious and well-established company working in a person-centred culture that puts people at the heart of all we do, then we’d like to hear from you - Click apply now!

*Blended Working: Trust operates a blended/hybrid working approach and you will have the opportunity to work flexibly from both a remote location (‘home’) and your contractual workplace ('office') should you choose to do so. We have offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Wishaw and your contractual workplace will be Edinburgh. There are no set rules for how many days you will work from each location, and you will be trusted to work from the most suitable location for what is best for the customer, the business, the team and yourself.

Trust is an Investor in People Platinum accredited employer and a great place to work. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Trust Housing Association is a Registered Scottish Charity - SC(phone number removed)

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