Business Partner & Performance Data & Analytics

Freebridge Community Housing Ltd; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused housing organization in King's Lynn is seeking a Business Partner – Performance Data & Analytics to lead data strategy and analytics. The ideal candidate will oversee data platforms, develop advanced analytics capabilities, and partner with senior leaders to drive data solutions. This role offers generous leave policies, health support, and opportunities for development in a collaborative environment. Join us to make a difference in the community!

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing to 30 days after 5 years

Employee discounts through Reward Gateway

6 months full pay for maternity leave

Health and wellbeing support

One day for charitable work

Discounted gym membership

Early finish on Fridays

Company contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead teams and manage workloads.
• Experience presenting complex analytical insights to stakeholders.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of data management and analytics.
• Partner with senior leaders to align data solutions with priorities.
• Design and oversee modern data architecture.
• Champion data quality and governance standards.
• Develop advanced analytics capabilities including predictive analytics.
• Lead a high-performing team in data and analytics.
• Provide performance insight to support decision making.

Skills

Extensive experience in delivering enterprise-scale data platforms

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Fabric

Expert knowledge of SQL

Expert knowledge of Power BI

Expert knowledge of DAX

Knowledge of Python or R

Strong data architecture expertise

Leadership skills

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Are you a data engineering leader who wants to shape strategy, influence decision-making, and build modern analytics capabilities in a purpose-driven organisation?

This is your opportunity to join Freebridge Community Housing as our Business Partner – Performance Data & Analytics, a pivotal role where you will lead the development of enterprise data platforms, analytics, and insight that directly support better outcomes for our customers.

Type and Term of contract: Full time, permanent – with hybrid working

About Freebridge Community Housing:

Our Freebridge Community Housing goal is to provide affordable, safe, and quality homes for current and future generations, for those who need a place to call home. Freebridge was set up in 2006, to receive the transfer of the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk’s housing stock. We now have over 7500 properties across west and north Norfolk, in addition to building new homes for social and affordable rent, and to support those who want to move into shared home ownership. We’ve had numerous achievements, including delivering our tenants' promises and bringing homes to the Decent Homes Standard, affording our customers a much better quality of living. At Freebridge, we live by our values: Belong, Own It, Think Customer, One Team One Purpose, and Be the Change

What you’ll be doing:

• Strategic Data & Analytics Leadership: Lead the strategic development and operational delivery of data management, analytics, and performance reporting across Freebridge.
• Senior Stakeholder Partnership: Partner with senior leaders, Heads of Service, and Business Partners to align organisational priorities with scalable data solutions.
• Data Architecture & Engineering Delivery: Design, implement, and oversee modern data architecture and engineering solutions using Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Power BI, and related technologies.
• Data Quality, Governance & Standards: Champion data quality, governance, and standards, supporting frameworks such as ISO8000, DAMA, and the Housing Data Standard.
• Advanced Analytics & AI Enablement: Develop advanced analytics capabilities including predictive analytics and, working with third parties, AI-enabled insights.
• Team Leadership & Capability Development: Lead and develop a high-performing data, analytics, and low-code development team.
• Executive Performance Insight & Reporting: Provide high-quality performance insight to Executive, Board, and Committees to support evidence-based decision making.

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for an experienced data engineering and analytics leader who can combine technical expertise with strategic influence. You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and analytics solutions.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, SQL, Power BI, DAX, and at least one additional language such as Python or R.
• Strong data architecture, orchestration, modelling, and governance expertise.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage workloads, and coach technical professionals.
• Experience presenting complex performance and analytical insight to senior stakeholders.
• A collaborative, customer-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

What’s in it for you?

At Freebridge, we’re appreciative of our team and you can enjoy the following benefits from joining us, among many more:

• Generous Holiday Leave: Enjoy 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years of service.
• Exclusive Employee Discounts: Access amazing deals through our Reward Gateway.
• Comprehensive Leave Policies: Enjoy 6 months full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Health and Wellbeing Support: Access physio and counselling services, along with an employee assistance programme.
• Charitable Leave: One day per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
• Discounted Gym Membership: Stay fit with discounted membership at Alive Leisure.
• Work-life Balance: Enjoy an early finish on a Friday to kick-start your weekend!
• Pension Scheme: A company contributory pension scheme with generous employer contributions

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity is key to our values and culture. We create a workplace where every voice is heard and respected, embracing diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our inclusive environment empowers colleagues, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. We’re happy to accommodate reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform your best. As part of this commitment, we also offer accessibility tours for candidates to help ensure an inclusive and welcoming experience from the outset.

Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026

Apply now to join our team and make a difference to lives across West and North Norfolk!