Data Analyst - Reporting

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Role)
Working Hours: 37
Contract Type: Fixed Term 8 Months
Salary: £29,880.00 - £38,180.00

Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. 

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. 

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change. 

About the role

We are looking for a Data Analyst (Reporting Focus) to join our Performance and Data team within Corporate Services. You will play a key role in supporting operational services by developing, maintaining and delivering accurate and meaningful reports that help inform decision-making across the organisation.

You will be the main point of contact for reporting queries, providing technical expertise and helping colleagues understand and make effective use of data. Working with systems such as Power BI, SQL and Excel, you will analyse information, identify trends and provide insights that support service improvement and organisational performance.

This is an opportunity to use your analytical skills to make a real difference, helping Waythrough develop a stronger data-driven approach and deliver high-quality services.

Key duties

• Develop, run and maintain a suite of reports to support operational delivery and organisational performance.
• Act as the main point of contact for reporting and analysis queries, providing technical advice and support to colleagues.
• Analyse and interpret data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for service improvement.
• Support the development and maintenance of Power BI dashboards and reporting tools, ensuring consistency across services.
• Manage day-to-day reporting requests and tickets, ensuring responses meet agreed service level requirements.
• Work with case management systems, including SystmOne, ILLY, Theseus and Halo, to produce accurate and meaningful reports.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Performance and Data team to improve reporting processes and systems.
• Support new contract mobilisations by helping establish and implement reporting requirements.
• Deliver training and guidance to colleagues to improve their understanding and use of reports.
• Present findings, insights and recommendations to stakeholders, making complex information accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.

About you

We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in using data to improve performance and support decision-making. You will be confident working with reporting systems and Microsoft packages, particularly Power BI, SQL and Excel, with experience of analysing data and producing meaningful reports.

You will also bring:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of reporting best practices and experience working with reporting suites.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Experience producing, maintaining and developing reports, dashboards or data visualisations.
• The ability to work with stakeholders to understand their reporting requirements and provide effective solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to explain data and findings to a range of audiences.
• Experience providing training, guidance and support to colleagues using reporting systems.
• Good organisational and time management skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing demands.

You will be collaborative, proactive and keen to continuously develop your skills, sharing our commitment to making a positive difference through the work we do.

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What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 27 days’ annual leave, rising to 32 after 1 year (plus bank holidays)

• Pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, matched up to 6.5%

• Life assurance (3× annual salary)

• Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly pay

• Birthday leave and the option to buy up to 5 extra days’ annual leave

• Professional fee reimbursement for relevant qualifications

• 24/7 online GP access and Employee Assistance Programme

• Recognition and long service awards via our Way to Go and Aspirations portals

• £500 Recommend a Friend bonus

• Cycle to Work scheme and Credit Union membership

• Discounts via Blue Light Card, Charity Discounts, Extras and Tickets for Good

• Free will writing service and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support. 

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme  - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

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