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Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us .
Insight Analyst
The Intelligence and Improvement Team forms part of AfCs Business Services Directorate. The team works alongside other support service teams to secure compliance with all statutory reporting requirements and supports our operational teams through the provision and interpretation of accurate and timely data. The team supports operational teams who provide social care, education and health services to the children and young people across our boroughs. Achieving for Children is based over several locations (Kingston, Richmond and Windsor and Maidenhead). This Intelligence Analyst role will primarily be based in our Twickenham office and will also be able to access home working. Occasional travel to and work in other locations may be required.
Operational area Kingston and Richmond Primary place of work Civic Offices, 44 York Street, TW1 Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 12 months Business area Business Services Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £45,750 (SCP32) Salary to £49,056 (SCP35) Hours 36 Estimated Interview date/s 15-18/12/2025 Closing Date 08/12/2025 Job Reference 2184 Documents
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About the role
This Insight Analyst role is a key strategic position designed to drive transformation and future-proof our services. Moving beyond routine reporting, you will be responsible for generating deep, predictive insights that answer why things are happening and what might happen next. This is an influential role where your analysis will directly support major transformation projects (like the new Family Help model), inform policy, and help operational leaders make critical decisions.
2. Use historical data to identify trends, predict future service demand, and understand intervention impacts.
3. Develop and validate predictive models to support early intervention, forecast demand, and identify what works.
4. Act as a data lead to support major transformation work, such as the new Family Help model.
5. Engage with senior stakeholders to gather requirements, present findings, and provide actionable insights.
6. Serve as an internal consultant, using data to help leaders ask the right questions and inform strategic practice.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Julie Hawdio via email:
About you
To succeed in this role, you are a highly skilled analyst who is passionate about using data to drive real-world change. You possess a rare blend of expert technical skills in advanced SQL, statistical analysis, and predictive modeling, combined with the strategic mindset to translate complex findings into a clear, compelling narrative for senior, non-technical audiences. You are a proactive, inquisitive, and autonomous professional who can manage the full lifecycle of a strategic analysis project, from asking the right questions to delivering actionable recommendations.
7. Advanced Analytics & Modeling: Expert in statistical analysis to test hypotheses and determine the "why" behind trends.
8. Predictive Insight: Proven capability in building and validating predictive models to forecast demand and assess intervention impact.
9. Data Mastery & SQL: Expert ability to independently query, join, and structure complex, multi-source data using advanced SQL.
10. Strategic Visualisation: Mastery of building compelling, intuitive dashboards that translate complex analysis for senior leaders.
11. Strategic Communication: Proven ability to present complex technical findings clearly to non-technical managers and executives.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
12. 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
13. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
14. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
15. Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
16. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
17. A range of staff benefits and discounts
18. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children. For our social work offer. For our Recruitment Journey,
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.