Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
To manage and direct the Finance and Governance Business Intelligence Analysts and Data Steward to identify business requirements and translate them into data analysis tasks to make data and information accessible to the business to inform decisions that will drive successful business outcomes.
1. Manage the development of reporting dashboards and visualisations by overseeing the Business Intelligence (Finance and Governance) team in collaboration with the wider business, to allow for clear operational views of the business, using PowerBI or similar tools
2. As a key member of the Data Strategy and Implementation team, manage the implementation of the TfW data governance framework, policies and standards across Finance and Governance to enable data to be managed as a TfW strategic asset
3. Oversee the development of data engineering workflows by collaboration with the Data Engineering team to produce datasets for reporting, adhoc queries, and investigations
4. Responsible for data quality, the BI Manager will identify data errors, inconsistencies, and potential problems between systems or with business processes. Through the line management of the Data Steward (FandG), they will identify opportunities for improvement in systems and processes to drive simplification of data at source and reduce complexity in downstream processing activities
Who we’re looking for
5. Degree in Maths, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or similar equivalent professional experience demonstrating your ability to work and think in an analytical manner
6. Visual communication skills with experience of developing clear and easily-understood graphics, charts and dashboards utilising business intelligence tools such as PowerBI, Tableau and experience of SQL, Python, or DAX
7. An understanding of good data governance and relevant legislation (UK GDPR etc)
8. Excellent planning and organisation skills, having the ability to prioritise and be flexible to react to changes and updates.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.