Higher Data Analyst Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is an executive agency of the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), delivering over £2 billion in payments to farmers, traders and landowners each year.
We are an Operational Delivery Profession organisation, with the majority of our people delivering day to day services to our customers and stakeholders.
We make excellent delivery happen, empowering agricultural and rural communities to create a better place to live.
We manage over 40 schemes, and also make payments on behalf of Natural England, to ensure we have a healthy rural economy, strong and sustainable rural communities, and to protect and enhance the natural environment.
Our vision is to create a great place for living for people in this country. We have developed a set of four strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all of the important.
Further information can be found on the Rural Payments Agency website www.rpa.gov.uk
Job description
There are currently 2 posts available that support 2 different work streams. Please state the role in which you are applying for in the personal statement.
Forecasting Analyst (1 Post)
In this role, you will predominantly design, develop and maintain analytical models used in forecasting and analysis. The models cover a wide range of areas including, Operational Productivity, Budgets, Fraud and Error and, customer insight.
The role will involve:
- Working with stakeholders to understand their analytical needs.
- Design and develop models using technology such as R or python.
- Simplifying and automating processes to reduce time burdens.
- Sourcing data and developing assumptions to feed into forecast models.
- Apply modelling/simulation to produce robust and insightful results.
- Utilising your strong communication and influencing skills to explain analytical methods and results to non-experts.
Data Mining Developer (1 Post)
In this role, you will predominantly explore, mine and, automate the analysis of data from the RPA’s Data Warehouse.
The role will involve;
- Working with stakeholder to understand their data needs.
- Data exploration to seek out useful data to support business processes.
- Using technology such as SQL to create robust data structures that can be used by Analysis and Management Information colleagues.
- Support business critical functions through efficient provision of data.
- Answering a range of analytical ad-hoc requests.
Person specification
This is a good opportunity to join a fast paced and developing data and analysis team. We would encourage applicants from research and analysis backgrounds who want to further develop their programming and analytical skills. Structured training will be provided to support this.
You will be a proactive individual, with a can do approach, used to working at pace, and taking responsibility for their work. You will adapt well when circumstances or priorities change and, operate as a good team player. We’d like you to have experience working in operational based data or in a data role where you are used to using systems to extract information and are comfortable working with a lot of data.
Essential Criteria
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
- Strong data analysis and problem structuring skills.
- An ability to work well within a team and with a wide range of audiences.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to discuss the findings and implications of analysis with a range of audiences, including non-analysts.
- Experience in managing your own workload and time and the ability to drive projects forward with good planning skills.
- For the Forecasting Analyst role, you should have experience of using R or python to model data and develop insights.
- For Data Mining Developer role, you should have experience of using SQL (or equivalent) to analyse data.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Evaluation and Analysis of Data
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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Application Process
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and 500 word personal statement. The CV should include your job history and previous skills and experience.
The personal statement should be aligned to the following:
Candidates should demonstrate how they meet the essential skills and experience listed in the advert.
For the Forecasting Analyst role, you should have experience using:
- R or Python to model data and produce forecasts.
For Data Mining Developer role, you should have experience of using:
- SQL to extract and transform data.
Sift
Sift will be conducted shortly after the advert closes.
Interview
If successful at application stage, you will be invited to interview where you will be assessed on Technical, Behaviours and Strengths questions.
Interview dates to be confirmed.
Location
Please be aware that this role(s) will be contractually based in a RPA group workplace/office. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location, and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.
Candidate Pack
Please see the candidate pack attached to this advert.
Merit Lists
Where more than one location is advertised, candidates will be posted in merit order by location. You will be asked to state your location preference on your application.
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New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. The internal roles rules apply to existing Civil Servants, i.e. level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest.
Visa Sponsorship Statement
Please take note that Defra does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
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Reasonable Adjustment
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 to discuss your needs. Please note that it may take up to 48hours for GRS to respond to your request, so please contact them more than 48 hours before the closing date.
- 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.
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Criminal Record Check
If successful and transferring from another Government Department, a criminal record check maybe carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Internal Fraud Database Check
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.
Childcare Vouchers
Any move to Defra from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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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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