About Sage Homes
Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.
Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England, and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.
We have invested more than £3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and proactive Data Support Specialist to join our Property Compliance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on analysing large datasets, streamlining processes, and introducing automation to improve efficiency. You will play a key role in ensuring data integrity and delivering actionable insights to support business objectives. While your primary focus will be on the Compliance team, you may also contribute to projects across the wider organisation, including initiatives involving Sage Homes systems.
Key responsibilities include:
* Collect, clean, and analyse large volumes of data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
* Create and manage dashboards and reports using Power BI for senior leadership and board presentations.
* Rewrite and optimise existing VBA code for internal programmes and applications
* Support weekly reporting processes and ensure timely delivery of accurate data.
* Collaborate with senior team members on research projects and contribute innovative ideas for improving data-driven decision-making.
* Champion automation and efficiency improvements across business processes.
* Undertake ad hoc data analysis projects and provide insights to various teams.
* Act as a key advocate for new systems and support colleagues in adopting new technologies.
About you
* Advanced experience in Excel coding/SQL/VBA.
* Proficiency in Power BI.
* Genuine interest in coding and data analysis.
* Ability to identify and implement automation opportunities.
* Strong problem-solving skills and process improvement mindset.
* Clear, accurate, and concise communication skills (written and verbal). Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.
We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications.
Culture and benefits:
At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.
To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:
* 25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years)
* Annual discretionary bonus scheme
* A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions
* Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions
* Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5%
* Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories
* Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments
* Wellbeing support through MyndUp
* Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about
* Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to £1,000 for good causes
We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day