Overview
Are you an experienced Data Analyst with a passion for protecting and enhancing the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of data analysts transforming the way data is assessed to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and drive improved performance of the Water Sector. We are committed to an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve and welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
The role is at the heart of digital transformation, delivering advanced data analytics capabilities at a national level to improve regulatory activities across the business.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain tools and applications to analyse large sets of water company data, together with environmental information, to assess compliance against environmental permit conditions.
* Ensure quality and robustness of reported data and provide technical advice to improve data quality and processes in the future.
* Manage and deliver tasks to a high standard and within tight deadlines.
* Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to identify innovative solutions that support an evidence-led approach to Water Regulation.
* Embed new processes and tools within the business, ensuring feedback and continuous development to meet changing needs.
With the growing availability of big data in the Water Industry, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant business impact in a high-profile area. You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan and will be supported to find a role that suits your needs. Appropriate training will be provided.
The Team
You will join the Digital Innovation and Regulation Team in Water Regulation, part of the National Environment and Business (E&B) directorate. We play a central role in shaping and delivering the Environment Agency’s data- and evidence-led approach to regulating Water Companies.
We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone is valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
Experience / Skills Required
* Experience leading innovative data initiatives from inception to completion, to improve business processes and performance.
* Proven ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines through effective collaboration.
* Experience managing and analysing large datasets using tools like R, Python, FME, ArcGIS, and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).
* Excellent communication and presentation skills to work with stakeholders.
* Ability to ensure data quality and compliance with relevant data governance standards.
* Ability to work as part of a team, sharing skillsets to build resilience and ensuring processes are documented.
Desirable
* Experience of Microsoft Synapse and Fabric.
* Experience in implementing best coding practices, including standard code style, use of functions, control flow, version control, and thorough testing and documentation.
* Experience collaborating within an agile team, sprint planning, peer reviews, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality, iterative data solutions.
Contact and Additional Information
Location: EA Office base; location is flexible for national role. Occasional travel and overnight stays will be required.
Applications are blind-assessed using competency questions. Interviews are likely to be held via MS Teams around late September. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll keep your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
EEO statements: We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, with a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support disabled applicants. Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; this role is tied to our internal policies on continuous service where applicable.
For queries, contact: Rachel.Lynch@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sarah-Louise.Gregory@environment-agency.gov.uk
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
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