Data Insights Officer
Turn data into action for Wales' voluntary sector
We’re looking for a motivated person, curious about all-things data, to join us as our Data Insights Officer. You will play a crucial role in transforming how we use data, focusing initially on our new Welsh Voluntary Sector Barometer (WVSB). Capturing timely and reliable evidence, your work will generate powerful insights from the Barometer, alongside our existing platforms and external sources, and directly support our mission to influence public policy and deliver impactful support across the sector.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys finding meaning in data and sharing it in a clear, engaging way and wants their work to have real impact in communities across Wales.
Data Insights Officer
Welsh Language Category: Desirable
Full time, 35 hours per week, flexibly
£33,286 rising to £37,464 per annum. The starting salary will be £33,286 with progress through the salary range linked to successful completion of probation period and our performance review process. The post will also attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.
Base: At WCVA, we embrace hybrid and flexible working. With staff working flexibly all across Wales and you'll have the option to work remotely (including from home) or at our office hubs located in Aberystwyth and Cardiff, and across North Wales hiring small community spaces to bring staff together. Occasional attendance at our offices will be necessary for specific staff events and work engagements.
About the role
The Data Insights Officer will support WCVA in improving how we collect and use data, initially focusing on the new Welsh Voluntary Sector Barometer (WVSB) - an innovative tool for capturing timely and reliable evidence about the sector in Wales. This role will also enhance how we use and interrogate data from our existing platforms, together with external sources, generating insights to support our work in influencing public policy and delivering impactful sector support.
Why work at WCVA
Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.
We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.
Find out more about working for WCVA.
Read the full job description https://www.recruit3.org.uk/downloads/baj/Job Description Data Insights Officer JD Aug2025.pdf
HOW TO APPLY
To apply please download the application pack below:
Useful information https://www.recruit3.org.uk/downloads/baj/Useful Information Eng.2025.pdf
Privacy notice https://www.recruit3.org.uk/downloads/baj/Recruitment Privacy Notice Eng. 2019.pdf
Application form https://www.recruit3.org.uk/downloads/baj/WCVA Application Form (English) 2023.doc
Closing date: 9 September 2025 - midday
Interview date: 25 September 2025
Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg.
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