Data Specialist - 9073
3
National
All
Various
Staff Grade 6
Fixed Term
Full Time
Analytical, Digital, Information Technology, Statistics
£43,777 (pro-rata)
The Government has set out its ambition: to drive evidence-based decision making; to make public processes more efficient; and to improve customer interactions.
We are looking to build our capability to take advantage of data opportunities presented by new approaches and technologies.
The roles will focus on our work on the 25-year Environment Plan, Natural Capital and the strategic review of our monitoring. Working closely with teams across the Environment Agency, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Grow an analytical network across our business.
• Develop innovative analytics that enable us to transform our existing approaches.
• Undertake data discovery tasks.
• Access, use and visualise data for headline metrics.
• Build on our existing data services and investments.
• Develop algorithms to combine the data into meaningful metrics.
• Deliver proofs of concept to demonstrate the art of the possible.
• Build tools to run our business activities more effectively.
We are looking to build our capability to take advantage of data opportunities presented by new approaches and technologies.
The roles will focus on our work on the 25-year Environment Plan, Natural Capital and the strategic review of our monitoring. Working closely with teams across the Environment Agency, you can expect to be involved in any of the following:
• Grow an analytical network across our business.
• Develop innovative analytics that enable us to transform our existing approaches.
• Undertake data discovery tasks.
• Access, use and visualise data for headline metrics.
• Build on our existing data services and investments.
• Develop algorithms to combine the data into meaningful metrics.
• Deliver proofs of concept to demonstrate the art of the possible.
• Build tools to run our business activities more effectively.
Data and Systems plays a huge part in the work that the Environment Agency does; from making our data accessible and findable, to unlocking the potential of data so that no data is left unexploited. The team works out of many Environment Agency offices.
You will:
• Have experience in: building communities of data users; managing data; and undertaking data analytics.
• Have knowledge of: spatial information; understanding statistical principles; and GIS. Experience in user information design and a programming language would be desirable.
• Have experience of successfully setting up and delivering data projects and programmes of work.
• Be able to build and maintain relationships with a range of internal partners.
• Interpret and present data science outputs clearly and be confident in engaging and persuading people.
• Actively participate in external data fora and expert groups.
• Be willing to learn and have a flexible approach.
• Have experience in: building communities of data users; managing data; and undertaking data analytics.
• Have knowledge of: spatial information; understanding statistical principles; and GIS. Experience in user information design and a programming language would be desirable.
• Have experience of successfully setting up and delivering data projects and programmes of work.
• Be able to build and maintain relationships with a range of internal partners.
• Interpret and present data science outputs clearly and be confident in engaging and persuading people.
• Actively participate in external data fora and expert groups.
• Be willing to learn and have a flexible approach.
These vacancies are fixed term contract opportunities.
Closing Date: 21st October 2018 at 23:55 hours.
Interviews will be held on 7 November 2018.
For more information about the role, please contact Stuart Homann at stuart.homann@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Closing Date: 21st October 2018 at 23:55 hours.
Interviews will be held on 7 November 2018.
For more information about the role, please contact Stuart Homann at stuart.homann@environment-agency.gov.uk.
21/10/2018, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Until 31 March 2019
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Influences and Persuades Others
Presenting a case in a convincing and attractive way that will win people over, encouraging them to follow plans willingly; often succeeding where logic and reason alone would fail.
Shapes organisational approach & delivery
Informs
Government Policy and / or designs, implements and supports an approach to translate it into cost-effective operational activity delivering outcomes for people and the environment
Government Policy and / or designs, implements and supports an approach to translate it into cost-effective operational activity delivering outcomes for people and the environment
Scientific Knowledge
Applies scientific knowledge (various disciplines, depending on team role) to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
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.
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.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.