Senior Strategy and Insight Analyst in London

Transform data into action and help shape the future of our borough – we’re all in on delivering insight that drives real change for our residents. As a Senior Insight and Strategy Analyst at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, you’ll turn complex data into clear, actionable insight that shapes real decisions. Working in our Corporate Strategy team, you’ll help ensure everything we do is grounded in evidence, supporting our ambition to be a greener, safer and fairer borough for all.

Working Style

You’ll be based in the Borough for three days a week, playing a key role in serving the local community. Whether you’re working on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a dedicated team making a real difference to residents’ lives.

Responsibilities

• Your work will be incredibly varied, ranging from deep‑dive data analysis to building strong, collaborative relationships across the entire organisation.
• Lead on corporate performance reporting, coordinating submission of data and commentary to ensure progress is transparent and measurable.
• Develop engaging narratives and stories from data, making clear links between technical intelligence and our organisational strategy to inform effective decision‑making.
• Take a leading role in analytical projects, including the development of our Data Network and Data and Insight hub, facilitating workshops focused on strategic thinking and working closely with service areas to develop meaningful performance measures.
• Create dynamic and accessible intelligence products, such as Power BI dashboards and GIS‑based tools, that anticipate and meet the needs of the Council.
• Support other analysts in the team, helping them shape their work and develop their own strategic and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• You will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have evidence of continuing professional development relevant to this role, including training in technologies associated with data and insight.
• We are looking for a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking.
• Exceptional analytical skills and experience working with large, unstructured datasets, with the ability to interrogate data using advanced statistical methodologies.
• Proficiency in Power BI, GIS, and advanced Excel is essential, as is the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Extensive experience using analysis to inform strategic decisions and implementing solutions to fill intelligence gaps.
• Confident communicator, capable of tailoring complex information for non‑technical audiences using high‑impact visualisation techniques.
• Proactive, logical approach to problem‑solving, able to act decisively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to our values of putting communities first, respect, integrity, and working together.

Why Join Us

At RBKC, we’re all in – investing in our people, our communities and our future. This role is ideal for someone who is highly analytical but also possesses a creative side, offering a rewarding opportunity to turn insight into tangible action. You will have the scope to put your own stamp on the role, shaping how the organisation uses data and promoting better ways of working. We provide a supportive environment where your growth is a priority, offering professional development and the chance to work on high‑profile, cross‑cutting projects that directly impact the lives of our residents.

Interview Details

Interviews will be held on week commencing 3rd August 2026 (tbc if this will be on Ms Teams or in person).

EEO Statement

We are committed to promoting equality and respecting diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.