data analyst United Kingdom
The Football Association
Full Time
United Kingdom
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Are you a Data expert looking for a new challenge?
As Data Lead you will be responsible for leading a team of data specialists: governance, data products, sql developers and PBI developers in the development and implementation of data solutions for the FA. The role will report to Head of Strategy, Insights and Data and work closely with business stakeholders and DTE. The Data Lead will be responsible for executing the company's data strategy, ensuring the quality and accuracy of data, and leading the team in the development and deployment of data products and services.
What will you be doing?
- Execute the company's data strategy
- Lead the team in the development and deployment of data products and services
- Work with stakeholders to understand their data needs and develop solutions to meet those needs
- Lead and implement change across the organisation as we progress on our Data journey
- Ensure the quality and accuracy of data
- Work with DTE build and maintain data pipelines and stores
- Work with data scientists to develop and implement data-driven models
- Work with business users to interpret and communicate the results of data analysis
- Stay up-to-date on the latest data technologies and trends
- Mentor and develop junior members of the team
- Promote data literacy and upskilling across the organisation
- Executes additional tasks as required in order to meet FA Group changing priorities.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing can be maintained.
- As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
What are we looking for?
Essential for the role:
- Extensive experience in a data-related role
- Strong understanding of data its processes and products eg Power BI dashboards, SQl and data governance
- Experience of leading and implementing change across an organisation
- Experience with data warehousing and data visualization tools
- Experience with SQL, Python, and R
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent stakeholder management
Beneficial to have:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to lead a small team of data professionals
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
What's in it for you?
We are committed to ensuring everyone can flourish in their roles, to achieve this we have unique office spaces under the arch of the iconic Wembley National Stadium, which is the home of English Football. We are also delighted to offer a world-class, Elite Performance Centre, St. George's Park in Staffordshire which is an exceptional setting to develop and inspire high-performing England teams and leaders.
We pride ourselves in offering a competitive salary as well as great opportunities to develop and grow in your role. But that is not all; we also have a range of exciting benefits, some of which can be found below:
- Access to event day tickets at Wembley Stadium, alongside a host of regular internal events throughout the season encouraging you to connect and learn with your colleagues and look after your mental health and wellbeing.
- Free, nutritious lunches, at Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park.
- Free private medical cover.
- A contributory pension scheme.
- An additional Thank You days leave, volunteering days as well as 25 days annual leave.
- A hybrid working model offering flexibility on where you work.
For more information on what it is like to work at The FA, please visit our FA Careers page, https://www.thefa.com/about-football-association/careers
Our Organisation
The Football Association [The FA] is the not-for-profit governing body of football in England. It is responsible for promoting and developing every level of the game, from grassroots through to the professional game, and generates significant revenue to support investment into English football each year.
The FA oversees England international teams across men's, women's, youth and disability football, as well as running the National League System and FA Competitions including the Emirates FA Cup, Barclays FA Women's Super League, FA Women's Championship, and Vitality Women's FA Cup, and the world-class facilities of Wembley Stadium and St. George's Park, all with a purpose to Unite the Game and Inspire the Nation.
We currently work within a hybrid working model whereby the expectation is to work from your contractual location for part of the week, and as and when required by the team. The remaining days can be worked remotely. We will continue to monitor this model and it may be adjusted in future if deemed necessary.
Your contract with The FA will specify a fixed location of either Wembley Stadium, St. George's Park or our Processing Centre, unless the role is advertised as a homebased contract. The contractual location of this role can be found at the top of this advert on our FA vacancy page.
The FA, For All, For You
Our equality, diversity and inclusion strategy forms an integral part of our long-term commitment to using our influence across English football to create a game free from discrimination.
https://www.thefa.com/-/media/thefacom-new/files/about-the-fa/2021/fa_a-game-for-all-strategy.ashx
A Game For All outlines three key strategic commitments – Lead the Change, Be the Change, and Inspire the Change – which will ensure tackling discrimination remains a core priority for English football for years to come.
We are a diverse workplace, aspiring to represent football across the country. The Football Association actively promotes inclusion and diversity, encouraging you to be the best version of yourself at work.
We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements in respect of the recruitment or interview process, please mention this during your application.
As part of The FA's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for everyone in football, every employee will be required to complete a DBS check. The level of the check required will be based on the activity of the specific job role and in line with legislation and government guidance.
About The Football Association
CEO: Mark Bullingham
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.thefa.com
Year Founded: 1863
The Football Association
www.thefa.com
Wembley, United Kingdom
Mark Bullingham
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Sports & Recreation
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