Senior Data Analyst

Job purpose

The role will be responsible for driving advancements in the data analysis and automation space, offering technical expertise in enhancing automated reporting, data modelling, transformation, and visualisation. The role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to improve systems and processes, translating business needs into technical reporting requirements. They will also engage in emerging initiatives within the Data & Analytics directorate. Key relationships will include working with analysts, engineers, architects, data governance colleagues and frontline business users to transform requirements into practical data solutions.

The role will consistently demonstrate and embed the Homes England values and behaviours in daily work, contributing to a positive and inclusive culture.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of effective reporting solutions that support decision making across the agency, optimise automation, strive for consistency and deliver efficiencies.
• Determine, develop, and design technical solutions to both tactical and long-term Management Information reporting asks. Undertaking cost-benefit analysis, time and effort spent versus value gained.
• Work with wider Data and Analytical colleagues to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in cloud technology and data architecture, and to promote the use of self-service analytical capabilities across the business.
• Lead conversations with business areas to identify and understand reporting requirements
• Lead on and work with Data colleagues to ensure that data models and structures used are fit for purpose and follow agreed data standards, including clear documentation.
• Support the development of design standards and ensure these are integrated into delivery.
• Maintain, expand, and continually review the core data assets and environment, improving data governance and architecture.
• Identify issues with data quality or missing data and work with system owners and other teams to help mitigate these to deliver robust automated reporting.
• Alongside other members of the team, implement reporting design standards and best practice across Homes England. Empower the internal user community to be productive and efficient.

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)

To apply please follow the links to our careers page.

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

For more information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.

Successful applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application and interviews held as soon as practical after the closing date. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in this role and Homes England.

Please note – Homes England has a responsibility to ensure compliance with HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard to address the potential problems of identity fraud, illegal working and deception generally. To ensure compliance we will carry out a pre-employment Personal Identity and Vetting Report through Experian to meet the standard and you will therefore be asked to provide certain information in order that the verification check can be carried out if you are successful in your application.

Homes England are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer that values and respects the people who work for us. Our aim is to be an employer of choice, enabling everyone to reach their full potential.

Homes England is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. For further information please refer to our Privacy Notice which can be viewed here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/homes-england/about/personal-information-charter

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed disability confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Further information

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Name: Recruitment Team

Email: recruitmentinfo@homesengland.gov.uk

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.