Overview
We are looking for an experienced Data Analyst to join the Digital Innovation and Regulation Team in Water Regulation, part of the National Environment and Business (E&B) directorate. This is a national role with flexible working arrangements and a focus on transforming data to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and improve performance in the Water Sector.
We welcome flexible working patterns for all vacancies, including job share. Please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain new 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.
As the role grows with big data in the Water Industry, it offers a unique opportunity to make a significant business impact in a high-profile area.
Required Experience / Skills
* 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.
* Able to work as part of a team, sharing skillsets to build resilience and ensure processes are documented.
Desirable
* Experience of Microsoft Synapse and Fabric.
* Experience in implementing best coding practices, including adherence to standard code style, use of functions, control flow, version control, and comprehensive code testing and documentation.
* Experience of collaborating within an agile team, sprint planning, peer reviews, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality, iterative data solutions.
Additional Information
You’ll have an EA Office base location; as this is a national role the working location is flexible. Occasional travel and overnights will be required. The role includes an incident management objective in development plans and appropriate training will be provided.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams around late September. If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using the lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates may proceed to a full sift or directly to interview. Feedback is generally not available at the sift stage. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and to flexible working patterns, including job share. We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support people with a disability who are seeking employment.
Contact You can contact Rachel.Lynch@environment-agency.gov.uk or Sarah-Louise.Gregory@environment-agency.gov.uk for queries.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology
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