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We are looking for a talented, experienced analyst to join the Data Governance, Strategy and Quality team within the Data Directorate at Companies House. Companies House holds the largest source of administrative data about companies in the UK and forms a key input into many statistics and research into business and the economy.
This is an exciting time to join Companies House. Recent and upcoming legislative reform is changing the way in which we operate driving demand for good quality insight and well visualised data to aid decision making. This work requires strong data analysis and stakeholder engagement skills and attention to detail. There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the organization as well as the wider Civil Service to share best practice and ideas. Working in a busy section, the post-holder must be flexible to support the delivery of competing priorities across the wider team.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Collaborate on the delivery of data analysis and data quality monitoring within service developments This work will involve the development of dashboards and metrics to monitor that services are creating high quality data that informs service operational performance and other key analytical outputs. A key responsibility will be to develop and continuously improve data quality metrics and reporting, managing the entire product lifecycle from initial customer engagement to obsolescence. There is a focus on efficient use of resources, scalability and high-quality execution.
* Deliver short-term analytical projects Applying analytical reasoning and technical expertise to commissions from service owners and project boards. There is a focus on root cause analysis, with action plans which help to identify practical ways to implement changes to systems and processes.
* Influence stakeholders in the use of data and analysis to make decisions. Working with projects and data owners to ensure data quality requirements are fully considered during new service development. Seek out opportunities to improve the perception of data quality internally and externally.
* Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Good stakeholder management skills are essential to be able to explain complex, technical concepts and problems to non-technical colleagues. Work collaboratively with internal customers such as data engineers, business analysts, performance analysts, developers, architects, service managers and operational teams. Work with cross government data analysis teams to share good practice.
* Seek out opportunities to continuously improve processes. Collaborating on the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve and mature our processes and approach to work including the use of new technologies.
* Create and maintain documentation Document data and metadata standards and assets, workflows, monitor quality and create guidelines around the managed assets.
To be eligible for this role you also need to meet our Nationality requirements which are outlined below and also successful candidates must meet the security requirements for Security Clearance (SC) before they can be appointed. To gain (SC) you will need to have been a UK resident for a minimum of 3 years out of the last 5 years.
Further information can be found below.
Companies House also cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
Person specification
We are looking for somebody who can demonstrate excellence in:
* Stakeholder management through confidently engaging with people at all levels of the organisation
* Problem-solving including the ability to identify issues and propose solutions
* Critical thinking by evaluating information and arguments to make informed decisions
* Data analysis - interpreting data to draw conclusions and make forecasts. Gathering and analysing information to understand trends and patterns
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
* Communicating and Influencing
* Making Effective Decisions
* Changing and Improving
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Data analysis and interpretation
* Presenting and disseminating data effectively
* Coding skills in SQL/Python/R
Next Steps:
Join us at Companies House and experience the difference of working within a culture that values you, not only as an employee, but as an integral part of our Companies House team.
We offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
* Flexible working arrangements that empower you to strike a perfect balance between your professional and personal life.
* 30 Days Annual Leave and 8 Bank Holidays and 1 Privilege Day.
* Enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme with a contribution rate of averaging 28.97%.
Click 'Apply Now' to be taken to our main advert Civil Service Jobs where you can see more details regarding the role, the incredible benefits we have to offer and what it's like to work in Companies House.
If you have any questions about the role or process, please reach out to recruitmentch@companieshouse.gov.uk.
This role closes on 29 June 2025 at 23:55.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Analyst, Quality Assurance, and Other
* Industries
Government Administration
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