Reporting Analyst Glasgow, Scotland
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This is an exciting opportunity to become an HEO Reporting Analyst for the Automation and Analysis team which sits within the Security Function Centre Team in GSG and delivers automation and analysis of our assurance services and products to benefit organisations across government. We run the Departmental Security Health Check (DSHC) - an annual self-assessed survey that aims to support Accounting Officers in maintaining oversight of their organisations’ security mechanisms and to provide an authoritative pan-government baseline for Cabinet Office ministers, Government Security Board and the Government Security Steering Group.
We analyse the data from the assessment, and use our insights to produce reports and briefings for Civil Service leaders - supporting decision-making at the heart of government. We run the cross government Assurance User Group to ensure that the central assurance framework is customer-focused and complementary to departmental activities.
Job description
As a HEO Reporting Analyst you will work within a fast-paced environment that delivers robust insights for government security assurance. You will use your analytical skills to draw insights and cross-government trends from the results of the DSHC. You will develop relationships with colleagues in GSG and across government to identify other sources of data to further enrich the findings from the DSHC. Using your communication and presentation skills you will then create engaging and informative products that take your analysis and tell a story to the different stakeholders. To build awareness of data insights across a wider portfolio of government security activity you will also represent the team at meetings and in forums.
The post holder will be responsible for:
- Analysis - turn raw data into useful insights about security effectiveness, identifying patterns in the data and areas for further investigation
- Evaluation – Use evidence from multiple sources to assess your confidence in the analysis
- Communication - present findings to a variety of audiences through analytical reports and verbal briefings - giving honest, evidence-based insights into security health
- Relationship building - foster relationships across the Government Security Group and with other security bodies and organisations
Person specification
Essential skills and experience:
- An interest, or experience in, the area of government security
- Demonstrable problem solving and analytical skills - drawing out key insights and identifying trends
- Demonstrable experience of strong written and verbal communication - creating accessible and engaging products to show your findings
- Ability to think critically - challenging assumptions and demonstrating creativity in problem solving
- Ability to pay attention to detail and to produce accurate content while working within a fast-paced environment
- Ability to show initiative, working both independently and as part of a team, managing own time and priorities as required
Desirable skills and experience:
- Using data visualisation software such as Tableau, Power BI or similar
- Producing reports / briefings / analytical recommendations
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
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
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, and two 250-word behaviour statements on ‘Working Together’ and ‘Delivering at Pace’. You will also be asked to submit a 500-word statement outlining your suitability for the role, and how you meet the essential requirements as set out in the 'Person Specification' section of the job advert.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the lead behaviour ‘Working Together’. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
Selection process
Should you be successful at the application stage, we will invite you to an interview where you will be assessed on behaviours and strengths.
Expected timeline (subject to change)
Expected sift date – w/c 05/06/2023
Expected interview date/s – w/c 19/06/2023
Interview location - Virtual
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
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 SC clearance, which would normally need 5 years UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be needed where individuals have not lived in the UK for that period. 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.
A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances 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.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
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.
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Nationality requirements
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.
