Location
Edinburgh or Inverness – hybrid of home and office working

Hours
Full time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£32,269 - £35,728 per annum + 8% employer pension contribution

About the Role
Changeworks is recruiting a Senior Data Analyst to play an important role in the development and delivery of high-impact research and consultancy projects aligned with our ambition to decarbonise homes and deliver a just transition to net zero. You will support action-focused projects across a range of clients and topics related to the decarbonisation of homes in Scotland. Using your programming, data management, and visualisation skills, you will contribute to stock analysis, impact evaluation, and research service portfolios. Your work will inform both Changeworks’ direct delivery and external clients. You will also support thought leadership, public engagement, and cross-sector working groups to shape sector policy and practice. Additionally, you will have opportunities to develop your project management skills by contributing to and leading the on-time delivery of high-quality projects.

About the Consultancy Team
Our Consultancy team provides expert analytical and advisory services to a diverse range of clients including local authorities, housing associations, the Scottish Government, and organisations across the third and private sectors. Our work covers the full spectrum of decarbonising Scotland’s homes—from energy efficiency and low-carbon heat to renewable energy systems, fuel poverty, and behaviour change. We support clients to decarbonise their housing assets and contribute evidence to inform policy, planning, supply chains, and finance at national and local levels.

About Us
Changeworks is a leading organisation dedicated to decarbonising Scotland’s homes and achieving a just transition to net zero. We deliver services in energy advice, retrofit management, decarbonisation solutions, and independent consultancy. Through UK-wide partnerships, we accelerate the transformation of Scotland’s homes toward sustainability. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation and were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. Our staff overwhelmingly recommend us as an employer. We offer full training, coaching, mentoring, flexible working, a bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme, and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year. This role is crucial to delivering our ambitious objectives to decarbonise homes on a massive scale.

Experience
- Proven experience in a relevant professional setting such as academia, think tank, consultancy, or community sector.
- Track record of delivering impactful research and analysis.
- Proficiency in programming languages (e.g. R, Python) and data analysis platforms (Excel, Power BI, Tableau or equivalent).
- Experience supporting strategic decision making through data analytics.
- Knowledge of energy efficiency, low-carbon heating systems, fuel poverty drivers, project finance, and retrofit financing.
- Experience contributing to excellent project delivery in research or consultancy roles.
- Strong communication skills with experience in data visualisation and stakeholder engagement.
- GIS experience and SAP-related knowledge are advantageous.

About You
You are a motivated, forward-thinking professional passionate about a sustainable, low-carbon Scotland. You demonstrate a proactive approach and a willingness to grow your expertise across multiple areas. You thrive in collaborative environments and are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications
While specific qualifications are not detailed, relevant professional experience and a strong skill set in data analysis, programming, and sector knowledge are essential. Dependent on experience, candidates may be offered an Analyst grade position with the opportunity to progress to Senior Analyst.