Role

Data Analyst

Permanent

Location: Preston, Lancashire, UK

Package: Competitive

Section: DSO Data
Directorate: Distributed System Operator (DSO)
Reports to: DSO Data Integration Manager
Company Profile
Our client are one of 14 distribution network operators in the UK regulated by Ofgem, with the majority of electricity entering their network from the National Grid.
They are responsible for maintaining and upgrading 13,000 km of overhead power lines and more than 44,000 km of underground electricity cables and much more. This covers the diverse communities between the Lake District landscapes to the city of Manchester and all the towns and villages located in-between.
Their network in the North West is one of the most reliable in the country and our client are investing £1.9bn by 2023 to ensure they continue to deliver an excellent, safe and affordable service to all their customers.
Our client have transformed the way energy is delivered in the North West since they purchased the electricity distribution network from United Utilities back in 2007. In 2010 they then took on responsibility for operating and maintaining the network, offering a full and comprehensive service to customers.
The way electricity is made, used and stored is undergoing a huge transformation and our client are leading in innovation for now and the future.
In the last five years they have won £42m of competitive funding to ensure their network is fit for the future. They are doing this by maximising the use of their existing network and introducing new technology and creative thinking to provide real solutions to real problems.
Our client develop ground-breaking smart and flexible solutions to provide their customers with a reliable, affordable and sustainable service.
Job Description
Purpose of the role:
As the company becomes increasingly reliant on asset management systems to manage the businesses day to day operations and longer term investment decisions it is critical that all data systems are aligned and contain high quality data, and that the value can extracted from that data to drive business performance. This role will be critical to the management, delivery, support and use of all asset data systems through the provision of system expertise to support the efficient update of data systems, maintenance of data quality and the production of high quality data products for use within and outside the business
Principal accountabilities:

Data Quality Management
- Develop, manage and maintain business rules and data quality checks across GIS, the asset register and Network Management System
- Develop and maintain Data Hub operations manuals, guides and codes of practice
- Develop and optimise business processes to ensure efficiency and quality in asset data updates across all asset data systems
- Develop and implement analytical processes to identify and correct data errors within asset data systems
System Support
- Manage support for asset data systems, including user account management (where appropriate) triage any technical issues that arise
- Own the escalation of more complex/technical questions/issues to 2nd line and 3rd party support asset data systems
- To design focus groups that relate to implementing business changes and present proposals within these groups
- To deliver expert asset system knowledge Data Hub team members and help in resolving any front line decisions to any queries that arise
- Develop, manage and implement configuration changes to asset data applications
- Provide Subject Matter Expertise to innovation, IT and business change projects on matters relating to asset data and cross-system dependencies
Training
- To develop and deliver training to new Data Hub team members
Data Analysis
- To provide specialist knowledge in order to build data extraction, data analysis and reporting
- Develop new and novel date extraction processes and be able to produce and present specialist one off reports for the Business
- To develop and manage processes to provide routine data products to end-users within and outside the business
External Engagement
- Represent the company in technical forums with other organisations to shape data sharing requirements
  Dimensions of the role:

The post holder will work as part of DSO Data Team with no direct reports
No direct budgetary responsibility
Provision of Subject Matter Expertise to drive business change and IT investment decisions
Key measures and targets (Performance Indicators):

Ability to manage own workload of principle activities, whilst being faced with tight timescales
Formulating and documenting policy and business processes to delivery efficient and high quality data for the business
Ability to plan and deliver small projects to ensure deadlines are met
Planning for the regular and timely collation of information and production of progress quality assurance reports and their application in a live management of the teams processes
Design and implement advanced cross system data reports using analytical software tools
To quickly react on a day to day basis to emergent demands and delivery time
Key relationships (Internal & External):

Working with Data Infrastructure Manager to provide clear view of the health of electrical asset data
Close working relationship with the Data Hub to understand current challenges and provide technical expertise and support
IT Support organisations, specifically the Work and Asset Management (WAM) team and Application Support
DSO Team
Operational staff across the business
Operational Managers across the business
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Cadline
3rd party application vendors and support suppliers
Knowledge and skills:

Experience in the use of technical data analysis tools such as FME and Alteryx and the ability to develop new IT skills as required
Experience in the use of desktop GIS tools such as ArcGIS, QGIS or MapInfo
Familiarity with databases and knowledge of SQL
Demonstrable skills in organisation and planning, data analysis and manipulation and presentation of statistical information
The ability to document key policies
Strong written and spoken communication skills
Numerical skills with the ability to analyse data and statistics
The ability to translate client requirements into working solutions
Familiarity with the concepts of Geographical Information Systems and cartography
Presentation skills
Project management skills
Self-motivation and a proactive attitude to work
Attention to detail
Team working skills and the ability to work independently
The ability to work well under pressure.
Demonstrate skills in data analysis and manipulation
Behaviours:

Flexibility – adapt your thinking and behaviour to suit the requirements of different situations, value of an alternative view and be receptive to changing circumstances
Independence – prepared to raise issues in the face of opposition. Stand up for your own ideas, not give in to group pressure and challenge more senior colleagues
Results Focus – set objectives for yourself and others and ensure they are achieved within agreed parameters which in turn deliver successful business outcomes
Forward Thinking – take a forward looking perspective when considering the delivery of decisions, activities and projects
At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for any Data Analyst looking for new employment.