Strategy, Policy & Sustainability Analyst
Salary: £45,227+ Excellent Benefits
Location: Hybrid Letchworth Garden City or Wooburn Green, High Wycombe (2 days in the office, 3 days from home)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?
At SettleParadigm, were proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.
Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger weve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve
If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, wed love to welcome you on our journey. Together, were building a better future.
Were now looking for an analytical, curious and forward thinking Strategy, Policy & Sustainability Analyst to help us understand trends, anticipate change and support evidence-based decision making across the organisation.
About the Role/team
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves turning data, research and external intelligence into meaningful insight. As our Strategy, Policy & Sustainability Analyst, youll play a key role in helping us track progress against our Corporate Plan, understand emerging policy and regulatory changes, strengthen our ESG reporting and support the development of strategies that improve outcomes for residents.
Youll work across the Strategy & Policy team and collaborate closely with colleagues in Finance, PMO, Data & Performance, Communications, Asset Management and Customer Experience. Youll help us learn from best practice, monitor external developments and ensure our strategic decisions are grounded in strong evidence.
If you enjoy connecting the dots, simplifying complexity and helping organisations prepare for the future, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Do
Strategic framework and Corporate Plan
Support reporting and analysis for the Corporate Plan, ensuring progress is accurately tracked and clearly presented
Align strategic reporting with KPIs and the performance framework
Work with the PMO to connect strategic progress with the change portfolio
Prepare high-quality reports and analysis for governance, Board and Executive audiences
Policy development and analysis
Monitor emerging legislation, regulatory changes and government policy
Support the development of policy proposals, consultation responses and internal guidance
Contribute to Policy Impact Assessments, helping identify actions and assess organisational readiness
ESG and sustainability
Support ESG reporting, including data gathering, validation and analysis
Contribute to the annual SECR report, ensuring accuracy and clarity
Analyse environmental trends, energy performance and carbon data
Identify opportunities to strengthen ESG reporting frameworks and approaches
Research and insight
Conduct horizon scanning across policy, regulation, sector developments and environmental issues
Produce high-quality summaries and briefings for senior audiences
Carry out best-practice research and comparative analysis to inform strategy and policy
Translate complex information into clear, actionable insight
Stakeholder engagement Maintain the Stakeholder Engagement Tracker, ensuring actions and commitments are up to date
Prepare evidence-based stakeholder briefings
Support follow-up actions and ensure insight is shared effectively across teams
What Were Looking For
Must haves:
Experience in analytical, research, policy or strategy roles (ideally in housing, public policy, sustainability or a regulated environment)
Experience delivering actionable insight through trend analysis, case studies and evidence summaries
Experience preparing briefings or evidence packs for senior audiences
Experience managing trackers and coordinating input across multiple teams
Understanding of policy, regulatory, environmental or housing sector issues (or ability to learn quickly)
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify patterns
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to synthesise quantitative and qualitative evidence into clear insight
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams
Confident using Excel and data tools
Degree or equivalent experience
Curiosity, commitment to continuous learning and a passion for improving outcomes for residents
Nice to haves:
Experience supporting ESG or SECR reporting
Awareness of ESG frameworks and environmental performance measures
Ability to undertake more advanced analysis or data modelling
Confidence using data-visualisation tools such as Power BI
Benefits
At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.
annual salary: £ 45,227 per annum
25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options
Generous pension scheme up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice
Family-friendly leave : Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Health cash plan claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids cover)
Life cover and income protection
Flexible working hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging
And thats just the beginning! Were also thrilled to provide:
Mental Health First Aiders available to support
Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)
Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships
3 paid volunteering days in the local communities
Peer-recognition rewards platform
Paid professional subscription (one per year)
Working Hours & Additional Pay
37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:30
Friday 09:00 to 17:00
Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office
Our Commitment
We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and well always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.
Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.
Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.
Closing Date: 17/04/2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.
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