Data Analyst: Digital Innovation and Regulation - 28900
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National
All
All
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Business Management & Improvement, Environment & Sustainability
£39,635
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 Water Company data is assessed to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and drive improved performance of the Water Industry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Data Analyst to be at the heart of work to deliver digital transformation, providing cutting edge data analytical capabilities at a national level to support delivery of regulatory activities across the business. The availability of big data for the Water Industry through new monitoring requirements of the Environment Act presents a fantastic opportunity for the right person to support our work in a high-profile work area.
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.
• Embed new processes and tools within the business ensuring feedback and continuous development to meet changing needs.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
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 Water Company data is assessed to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and drive improved performance of the Water Industry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Data Analyst to be at the heart of work to deliver digital transformation, providing cutting edge data analytical capabilities at a national level to support delivery of regulatory activities across the business. The availability of big data for the Water Industry through new monitoring requirements of the Environment Act presents a fantastic opportunity for the right person to support our work in a high-profile work area.
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.
• Embed new processes and tools within the business ensuring feedback and continuous development to meet changing needs.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
You will join the Digital Innovation and Regulation Team in Water Regulation, part of the National Environment and Business (E&B) directorate. You will 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.
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.
You will have experience of managing and analysing large sets of data from multiple sources to inform decision making. It is desirable that applicants have knowledge of the Water Industry sector, flow monitoring at wastewater treatment works and storm overflows. However, this can be taught, and your data skills are more important.
Applicant should have:
•Experience of managing, analysing and presenting large datasets using statistical computing and analysis software such as ‘R’, Python, FME, ArcGIS and the Microsoft Power BI Platform.
•Experience of designing tools/applications to improve the collation and interpretation of data to inform decision making.
•Excellent written and verbal communication - sharing trends, conclusions and making recommendations based on your analysis.
•Able to work as part of a team, sharing skillsets to build resilience and ensuring processes are documented.
Membership of a professional organisation, e.g. CIWEM, is advantageous but not essential. Continued professional development is encouraged/supported.
Applicant should have:
•Experience of managing, analysing and presenting large datasets using statistical computing and analysis software such as ‘R’, Python, FME, ArcGIS and the Microsoft Power BI Platform.
•Experience of designing tools/applications to improve the collation and interpretation of data to inform decision making.
•Excellent written and verbal communication - sharing trends, conclusions and making recommendations based on your analysis.
•Able to work as part of a team, sharing skillsets to build resilience and ensuring processes are documented.
Membership of a professional organisation, e.g. CIWEM, is advantageous but not essential. Continued professional development is encouraged/supported.
We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack.
If you have any queries, or want to discuss the role, working patterns, base locations etc, please contact katie.whitlock@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during late May/early June 2024
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack.
If you have any queries, or want to discuss the role, working patterns, base locations etc, please contact katie.whitlock@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during late May/early June 2024
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
05/05/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.