We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone and having a workforce which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all candidates with the required skills, UK residency requirements and experience for the role and welcome flexible working patterns.
This role is within the Environment Agency’s Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) programme and requires excellent data analytical skills. You will be self-motivated and be able to plan and monitor your workloads to fit with priorities. You will have excellent communications and networking skills.
You will work to embed COMAH tools into EA systems, assist in retrieving data and information from external sources and store appropriately, in line with EA Records Management policy.
Specifically, you will produce visualisations and reliable analyses of data and management information to assist Senior Advisors and Operational teams to ensure effective delivery of the COMAH programme. You will collaborate with Operational teams in the EA and other COMAH regulators, including the HSE to support decision making and good practice.
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
The team
You will join our Energy & COMAH Team, in the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate.
We are a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.
We inform and deliver the Government's key environmental objectives: Using evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation we influence policy and legislation, facilitate, and enhance integrated delivery and, by building trust in the Environment Agency, secure resources to do more for the environment.
Experience/skills Required
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced data analyst who understands the data life cycle, collecting, processing, analysing and producing dashboards and visualisations to support programme management and decision making.
Your experience and skills will demonstrate:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be logical and creative.
* Applied experience with Power BI and in creating usable data science solutions.
* Excellent data visualisation skills and the ability to interpret stakeholder requirements to produce reliable programme dashboards.
* Capabilities to innovate new methods to present programme data including income, time recording and KPI information in a clear and compelling way.
* The ability to optimise existing COMAH programme management tools.
* Experience of working with others and the ability to support operational teams.
You will have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel. Some travel and overnights may be required.
Security clearance will be required for this role, where UK residency of 5 years is needed. Currently we are not able to support or sponsor visa applications.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact Charlotte.Sholl@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
Length of contract: Up to 12 months.
Competencies
Competence 1: Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Competence 2: Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Competence 3: Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
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