Details
Reference number
423648
Salary
£37,300 - £44,191
National pay locations: Manchester £37,300 - £39,911 London pay locations: Croydon £41,300 - £44,191 Plus annual allowance of £2,500 - £4,000
GBP
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
HO - Digital Data and Technology
Type of role
Analytical
Working pattern
Full-time, Compressed hours
Number of jobs available
4
Contents
* Location
* About the job
* Benefits
* Things you need to know
* Apply and further information
Location
Croydon, Manchester
About the job
Job summary
The Home Office works to build a safe, fair and prosperous UK. We achieve this through our work on counter-terrorism, policing, fire, crime, drugs policy, immigration and passports.
Home Office Digital, Data and Technology designs, builds and develops services for the rest of the department and for government. Every year our systems support up to 3 million visa applications, checks on 100 million border crossings, up to 8 million passport applications and deliver 140 million police checks on people, vehicles and property.
Within DDaT, the Data Services and Analytics (DSA) team find innovative uses for Home Office data and contains one of the most advanced data analytics centres in Government. We strive to lead the way in appropriate and proportionate use of data and analytics to deliver joined-up, intelligent services that unlock the value from data and improve decision making, policy and operations.
What this means is a daily opportunity to work with teams across the Home Office's areas of responsibility, from borders, visas and passports, to policing and national security, with some of the largest and most varied datasets and in support of critical national initiatives.
Data Services and Analytics consist of technical and non-technical professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, we are the hub of data expertise within the department. We support our teams with structured learning, both formal and on-the-job, mentoring and feedback.
By joining Data Services and Analytics now, you can help drive forward our aim to become recognised as the leading provider of data insight services in Government.
Job description
Data Analysts collect, organise and study data to provide business insight.
As a Data Analyst, you will understand, manipulate and accurately analyse data, providing insight, briefing internal and external audiences in ways that make complex information easy to understand, particularly for non-technical audiences.
You will work across a broad range of areas (e.g., Business Intelligence, Data Assurance and Quality), applying tools and techniques for data analysis and data visualisation, including the use of BI tools.
You will be engaged with, and actively contribute to, the performance analysis community and be comfortable with mentoring to upskill junior staff.
Key responsibilities:
* Managing, cleaning, abstracting and aggregating data alongside a range of analytical studies on that data.
* Identifying, collecting and migrating data to/from a range of systems.
* Assisting with data quality checking and cleaning.
* Presenting data and conclusions logically and concisely in the most appropriate format and in adherence to overarching Analysis Function standards.
* Summarising and presenting the results of data analysis to a range of customers, making recommendations.
* Using a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series, forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends in data.
You will also be expected to carry out the following day to day activities:
* Manipulating and linking different data sets as required.
* Interpreting and applying relevant data information security standards, policies and procedures to data.
* Performing routine statistical analysis and ad-hoc queries which may include the production of reports.
* Utilising coding and programming skills for data and analytics.
* Continually developing programming and analysis skills of self and others through the coaching of Apprentices, Interns and new Data Analysts.
* Working with Data Engineers to map, produce, transform and test new data feeds for data owners and consumers.
Work Pattern
* This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working.
Person specification
Essential criteria
* Using a range of Data Analytics techniques (e.g., exploratory analysis, data matching, information retrieval) in a real-world setting.
* Understanding the different types of data, including open and public data, administrative data and research data.
* Understanding the fundamentals of data structures and data modelling.
* Identifying and deciding on an approach to handle data quality issues where necessary.
* Communicating complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences in a language which meets the needs of different users.
* Using AWS technology such as AWS Glue and programming languages such as SQL and Python to create insights.
You'll have demonstrable passion for Data Analysis, with the following skills or some experience in:
The skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession Skills and Competency Model (based on the industry standard SFIA framework). Please see below for the relevant skills required for your role:
Strategy & Architecture
* Strategy and Planning
o Innovation (INOV) – Level 2
* Governance, Risk and Compliance
o Quality Assurance (QUAS) – Level 2
Development and Implementation
* Systems Development
o Programming/Software Development (PROG) – Level 2
* Data and Analytics
o Data Modelling and Design (DTAN) – Level 2
o Analytics (INAN) – Level 3
Relationships and Engagement
* Stakeholder Management
o Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) – Level 3
Desirable criteria
Ideally you will also have the following skills or some experience in:
* Applying industry standard tools and methods for data analysis.
* Demonstrating awareness of the range of data protection and legal issues.
* Understanding the importance of the domain context for data analytics.
* Avoiding / resolving the quality issues that can arise with data.
* Demonstrating awareness of quality assurance for analysis.
* Applying innovative approaches to resolve problems.
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
* Innovation (INOV) – Level 2
* Quality Assurance (QUAS) – Level 2
* Programming/Software Development (PROG) – Level 2
* Data Modelling and Design (DTAN) – Level 2
* Analytics (INAN) – Level 3
* Stakeholder Relationship Management (RLMT) – Level 3
Benefits
* A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
* In-year reward scheme for one-off or sustained exceptional personal or team achievements.
* 25 days annual leave on appointment, rising with service to 30 days.
* Eight days of public holidays, plus one additional privilege day.
* Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office.
* This post is eligible for a DDaT RRA. Successful Candidates with exceptional skills and experience may apply for a RRA between £2,500 - £4,000. This allowance is subject to an initial review within six months of taking up the post and thereafter an annual review in-line with departmental priorities and could be reduced or withdrawn at any time.
* See more of our benefits on our careers website.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Experience and Technical skills.
This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
We will endeavour to conduct the selection process in line with the dates indicated below, but cannot guarantee that these will not, where necessary, be revised.
* Application – by 7th September 2025
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete:
* A CV.
* Personal Statement (maximum 1000 words).
Your CV should consist of your career history, qualifications and skills, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will be scored against the experience required for the role as noted within the essential criteria.
The Personal Statement should be aligned to and demonstrate how you meet the skills and experience set out in the essential criteria, detailed in the job description.
For guidance and information on how to construct your application (CV, Personal Statement and Behaviours), you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers website.
* Sift – from 11th September 2025.
The sift will be held on the Personal Statement and CV.
Should a high volume of applications be received, the sift will be conducted only on the Personal Statement.
* Interview – week commencing 17th October 2025.
If you are successful at sift stage, you will be invited to an interview that will be Technical Skills based questions.
Your interview will either be conducted face to face or by video. You will be notified of the location if you are selected for interview.
For guidance on the Technical skills, please refer to the SIFA 8 Framework SFIA 8 — English (sfia-)
For guidance and information on what to expect and how to prepare for an interview, you are encouraged to visit Civil Service Careers.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application; however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Problems during the application process
If you experience problems accessing this advert, or you think you've made a mistake on an initial application, please contact, including the vacancy reference, at least two working days before the vacancy closes. Further information can be found on our website.
Do not create or attempt to submit another application, online test or use a different Civil Service Jobs account to proceed as this would be in violation of the candidate declaration.
Location Preferences
You can select up to twolocations in order of preference. Please ensure that these are locations you are prepared to travel to. If you are offered a role at one of your preferred location(s) and you decline, your application will be withdrawn.
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for a period of up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made. There is not guarantee that being held on a reserve list will lead to a job offer. Further information can be found on our website.
Reserve lists will be held for each location. Candidates will be appointed in merit order by location.
Candidates judged to be a near miss at interview may be offered a post at the grade below the one advertised without the need to go through a further selection process, providing the role has the same Success Profiles elements and essential skills. There is no guarantee that further such vacancies will arise.
Standards
All Civil Servants are expected to comply with the Civil Service Code, and its core values of integrity, honesty, objectivity and impartiality.
Additional Security Checks
As well as successfully obtaining UK Security Vetting clearance, candidates will be subject to a range of additional checks. The range of checks carried out will depend on whether you are a current Home Office employee, existing civil servant or an external new entrant as well as the role requirements. Further details are included in the Notes to Candidates
Further information
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 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 Pre- stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the Demystifying Vetting website.
If you are invited to an interview, you will be required to bring documentation for the purposes of establishing your identity.
You will need to meet the nationality requirements for this role and obtain the necessary security clearance to take it up.
For meaningful security checks to be carried out, individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. Learn more on our website. Security Checks - Home Office Careers
Visa sponsorship
We do not sponsor individuals via Skilled Worker Sponsorship / Tier 2 (General) work visas.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Any move to Home 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; for further information visit the Childcare Choices website.
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.
Reasonable Adjustments
If a person with disabilities is 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 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
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .
See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
* UK nationals
* nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
* individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
* Name : Home Office Resourcing Centre - DDaT Resourcing
* Email :
Recruitment team
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Further information
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission.