Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Swansea About the job Job summary Do you enjoy working with data and are you an experienced user of Excel and Power BI? Are you organised and can work at pace to deliver quality outcomes to tight deadlines? Have you got good communication skills and have experience presenting and adapting to your audience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Performance Analyst to join us at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), and wed love to hear from you Job description We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Performance Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the way we understand and utilise DVLA data. By providing robust data sources, insightful analysis, and comprehensive reports, you will empower data-driven decision-making and enhance DVLAs business services and processes. You will take the lead in building and maintaining databases that enable the segmentation and analysis of customer data by type, behaviors, and trends. By incorporating social, demographic, and geographical insights, you will deepen our understanding of key customer attributes. Your work will facilitate the development of evidence-based strategies that improve operational efficiency and customer experiences. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to : Interpret, understand and gather business requirements, in order to source relevant data sets from internal and external data holders. Analyse raw data extracted from DVLA systems or build databases to determine trends in order to provide robust evidence for development and decision making for the improvement of DVLA services and business processes. Accurate and timely delivery of reports segmented by a variety of custom variables, applying appropriate statistical models and tests, using relevant tools and software. Provide advice and guidance on reports, data analysis processes and technology and methodology for robust investigation and reviews of Business processes and services. Engage with stakeholders on specification of agreed projects and maintaining contact throughout duration of assignment and seeking feedback for ways of improving the delivery of services and user requirements. For further information about the role please see the attached role profile. Additional information Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under Contact point for applicants. Person specification We are looking for an individual with practical experience using Excel and Power BI. You will be able to create high quality, accurate reports and analysis and are comfortable presenting this to non-technical colleagues. You will bring good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships, and talk about your work with a variety of stakeholders. You take an organised, methodical approach and can work at pace and problem solve to meet tight deadlines. Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 12 months. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework - Performance analyst - Communicating analysis and insight (skill level: working). Benefits Alongside your salary of £29,525, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £8,553 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. Best in class learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme 25 days holiday, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days pro rata Access to the staff discount portal 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a minimum of 60% of their time in the office over a month, with flexibility dependent on balancing business and individual need. There are many more opportunities and great benefits of working at DVLA, visit our Careers website for further information. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and 750 word personal statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. For your CV and Personal Statement, please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following essential criteria: Proficient in Excel and Power BI, with a track record of producing high-quality, accurate reports and insightful analysis. Experience organising and prioritising tasks effectively to consistently meet deadlines. Experience engaging with diverse stakeholders, including effectively conveying technical information to non-technical audiences. Click here for further guidance on writing a CV and Personal Statement. The sift is due to take place between 11th-18th December 2024. Interviews will be held week commencing 6th January 2025. This interview will be conducted on site at DVLA, Swansea. Further details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview. We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. If invited to interview, this may consist of a range of question types. These could include questions around Behaviours and how you would respond in any situation as well as specific examples of things you have done. The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include: An interview. The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. In preparation for your interview please familiarise yourself with the Performance Analyst section of the Government Digital and Data Professional Capability framework. For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website. Please take note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview is truthful and factually accurate. Applications may be rejected if plagiarism is detected. Examples of plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or concepts generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Reasonable Adjustments As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Document Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGCommsdft.gov.uk for assistance. Further Information For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role. Pre-employment Checking 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 applicants 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. For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting 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 (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). 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) (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window). 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 (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : OCSD Recruitment Email : OCSDRecruitmentdvla.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here Attachments Role Profile Opens in new window (pdf, 233kB) Role Profile Opens in new window (docx, 69kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail