benefits specialist Glasgow, Scotland
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This is an exciting role working in an unique organisation at the heart of Government. We are looking for someone ambitious, driven and inquisitive about trends who will respond to requests for information but will also actively seek insights from the available data.
You will be joining a friendly programme team which is developing digital services, to improve efficiency and user experience. Your role will focus on providing evidence of the benefits of these services.
Job description
The role sits in the Grants Efficiency Portfolio Management Office (PMO) and reports to the Senior Business Analyst.
The responsibilities for this role include:
Delivering data analysis on the benefits of the efficiency programmes:
- Engage with government departments to collect their data, conduct data quality assessments and work with stakeholders to address these issues;
- Working with the GGMF Data and Analytics team, support the production of benefits analysis and ensure that it is robust.
Supporting the development and delivery of the efficiency portfolio’s data dashboard:
- Work with the Senior Business Analyst and digital delivery partners to support the creation of a data dashboard, which will automate the collation of benefits data, to evidence efficiency;
- Coordinate data collection and data cleansing, to develop a suite of reports for a variety of stakeholders.
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- Degree of minimum 2:2 in a numerate subject.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills. You understand how to apply basic techniques for analysis of research data and synthesis of findings. You know how to involve your team in analysis and synthesis. You can present clear findings that colleagues can understand and use.
- Communication skills. You can translate and communicate accurate information to technical and non-technical stakeholders. You know how to facilitate discussions within a multidisciplinary team, with potentially difficult dynamics. You can advocate for the team externally and manage differing perspectives.
- Data management. You understand data governance and how it works in relation to other organisational governance structures.
- Data visualisation. You know how to use the most appropriate medium to visualise data to tell compelling and actionable stories relevant for business goals. You can present, communicate and disseminate data appropriately and with high impact.
- Logical and creative thinking skills. You know how to respond to problems in databases, data processes, data products and services as they occur.
- Proven IT and mathematical skills. You know how to apply your knowledge and experience of these skills, including tools and techniques. You can adopt those most appropriate for the environment.
- Quality assurance, validation and data linkage abilities. You can recognise and identify appropriate ways to collect, collate and prepare data. You can decide if data is accurate and fit for purpose. You know how to do your own data preparation and cleansing with limited guidance.
- Statistical methods and data analysis skills. You know how and when to practically apply existing best-practice solutions.
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Knowledge of analytical methods (MAX 500 WORDS)
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role.
- An environment with flexible working options.
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.
- A Civil Service Pension which provides an attractive pension, benefits for dependants and average employer contributions of 27%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30.
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Application process
At application stage candidates will be assessed on your CV, Job history and previous skills and experience and technical skills question.
Selection process
At interview you will asked to do a presentation, and you will be assessed on the following behaviours:
Managing a quality service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together, Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date – w/c 03/07
Expected interview date/s – w/c 17/07
Interview location - Google Meets
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Further information
Hybrid working
Cabinet Office operates a hybrid working arrangement, blending a combination of all workplace options (including home) with a Cabinet Office office identified as a base and which remains the contractual place of work.
Hybrid working means an employee working part of the week in their CO office and with their line manager’s agreement, part of the week from home.
The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business need but other relevant circumstances will also be taken into account. This means that colleagues’ experiences of hybrid working will differ. Also, any employee’s experience of hybrid working could change over time as role requirements and possibly personal circumstances change.
JD Flexibility
From time to time you will be expected to be flexible in supporting the delivery of our intended business outcomes which may mean additional/different duties or a change of duties performed in your role.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'contact point for applicants' section.
Please note that this role requires Basic (BPSS) clearance. This may mean your security clearance (and therefore your appointment) will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to Cabinet Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
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New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: [email protected].
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: [email protected].
For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
About Cabinet Office UK
CEO: Nick Clegg
Revenue: $25 to $50 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Government
Website: www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Year Founded: 1916
