Data Analyst: Digital Innovation & Regulation - 31556

Data Analyst: Digital Innovation & Regulation - 31556
3
National
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Digital
Full Time
£41,617

06/09/2025, 23:55 hours

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We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

Are you an experienced Data Analyst with a passion for employing your skills and experience to protect and enhance the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of data analysts transforming the way data is assessed to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and drive improved performance of the Water Sector.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative data analyst to be at the heart of work to deliver digital transformation, providing advanced data analytics capabilities at a national level to improve delivery of regulatory activities across the business.

In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain new tools and applications to analyse large sets of water company data, together with environmental information, to assess compliance against environmental permit conditions.

• Ensure quality and robustness of reported data and provide technical advice to improve data quality and processes in the future.

• Manage and deliver tasks to a high standard and within tight deadlines.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to identify innovative solutions that support an evidence-led approach to Water Regulation.

• Embed new processes and tools within the business ensuring feedback and continuous development to meet changing needs.

With the growing availability of big data in the Water Industry, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant business impact in a high-profile area.

You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll support you to find a role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.
You will join the Digital Innovation and Regulation Team in Water Regulation, part of the National Environment and Business (E&B) directorate.

We currently play a central role in shaping and delivering the Environment Agency’s data and evidence led approach to regulating Water Companies.

In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
• Experience leading innovative data initiatives from inception to completion, to improve business processes and performance.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines through effective collaboration.

• Experience managing and analysing large datasets using tools like R, Python, FME, ArcGIS, and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to work with stakeholders

• Ability to ensure data quality and compliance with relevant data governance standards.

• Able to work as part of a team, sharing skillsets to build resilience and ensuring processes are documented.
Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Synapse and Fabric

• Experience in implementing best coding practices, including adherence to standard code style, use of functions, control flow, version control, and comprehensive code testing and documentation.

• Experience of collaborating within an agile team, sprint planning, peer reviews, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality, iterative data solutions.
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible.

Occasional travel and overnights will be required.

Please see the Additional Information Pack. For queries, contact Rachel.Lynch@environment-agency.gov.uk, or Sarah-Louise.Gregory@environment-agency.gov.uk

Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.

If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using the lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to interview.

Feedback is generally not available at sift stage

Interviews will be held via MS Teams around late September

If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Data and Information Management
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and refer to the Environment Agency Capability Dictionary (https://en.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b) for the skills we are looking for.



If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted.





Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.



Please provide an example of where you have had to analyse and interrogate large sets of data and present your findings/conclusions to a wider audience?
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and refer to the Environment Agency Capability Dictionary (https://en.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b) for the skills we are looking for.



Description: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.



Please give an example of a problem you have identified when analysing a large set of data and the decision you took to ensure the correct conclusion was achieved?
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
PLEASE NOTE: Your answer will be used for interview selection - please draw out your skills and experience in your response. You may find it helpful to research the STAR approach when formulating your response and refer to the Environment Agency Capability Dictionary (https://en.calameo.com/read/004433680aab41adf893b) for the skills we are looking for.



Description: Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.



Please provide a recent example of where you identified and implemented new or improved data analytical methods and/or processes to deliver an important outcome?
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the  Civil Service Careers website. Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

This Vacancy is closed to applications.