Environment Agency
Senior Data Analyst: Digital Innovation & Regulation – 30086
Job Description
Number of jobs available
1
Region
National
City/Town
All
Grade
Staff Grade 6
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Digital
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
£52,929
Closing Date:
13/01/2025, 23:55 hours
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Job description
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 lead a team of Data Analysts, driving the transformation of data assessment to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and improve performance in the Water Sector.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative senior data specialist 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. 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.
In this role you will:
• Lead the planning and development of new and innovative approaches to the analysis, interpretation and communication of compliance data.
• Lead and coordinate a portfolio of data solutions, leveraging team resources to meet tight deadlines and a high standard of quality and efficiency.
• Provide technical input into Digital Discovery, working with other digital programmes including the Regulatory Services Programme and Environment Monitoring Programme with a focus on compliance and system interoperability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to identify innovative solutions that support an evidence-led approach to Water Regulation.
•Have the opportunity to line manage
You will also be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents. This may attract an additional payment and full training, and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you.
The team
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/skills required
• Experience leading innovative data initiatives from inception to completion, to improve business processes and performance.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work through effective collaboration, mentoring, and skill development within a team, while meeting tight deadlines.
• Significant experience managing and analysing large datasets using tools like R, Python, FME, ArcGIS, and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps), alongside platforms like Microsoft Synapse and Fabric for data integration and analysis.
• Expertise 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, driving sprint planning, peer reviews, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality, iterative data solutions
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven ability to ensure data quality and compliance with relevant data governance standards
Contact and additional information
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. #LI-DNI
You’ll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Any queries, contact [email protected]
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams in early February 2025.
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.
Competence 1
Data and Information Management
Description
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage. (ONLY USE IF GONG EXTERNAL. Delete if not applicable)
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.
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 led the analysis and interrogation of large datasets and presented your findings/conclusions to a wider audience?
Competence 2
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
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.
Description: Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Please provide an example of where you have worked with a customer or partner to identify their data science requirements and took ownership of delivering an effective approach to meet their business needs?
Competence 3
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description
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.
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 methods and processes to delivered through others an important outcome/business efficiency?
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.
