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COMPANIES HOUSE
14/07/2026
Full time
Job summary We are looking for an individual with analytic experience to join the Data Governance, Strategy and Quality team within the Data Directorate at Companies House. Companies House holds the largest source of administrative data about companies in the UK and forms a key input into many statistics and research into business and the economy. This is an exciting time to join Companies House. Recent and upcoming legislative reform is changing the way in which we operate driving demand for good quality insight and well visualised data to aid decision making. This work requires data analysis and stakeholder engagement skills and attention to detail. There will be opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation as well as the wider Civil Service to share best practice and ideas. Working in a busy section, the post-holder must be flexible to support the delivery of competing priorities across the wider team. This is a great opportunity to: Collaborate on shaping decision-making using data analysis within our services at Companies House. Develop skills in managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, to align goals, understand and resolve technical issues and ensure delivery. Work in an organisation committed to the development of all staff. Why choose Companies House? At Companies house we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success. Our benefits include: Flexible working with no core hours (between 6am and 8pm) 30 days annual leave + at least 8 bank holidays Enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme, with an average employer contribution of 28% A focus on career development and progression Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal 'Find out more' session on Friday 3rd July between 12:30 - 13:15. No need to register, just like on the link hear about what a great role and team this is and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off - so you're welcome to dial in whilst you enjoy your lunch! Job description Please note: You will be based at either our Cardiff, Edinburgh or Belfast office where you will be expected to attend on a regular basis. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Check (SC) Clearance is an essential requirement (you must have been present in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years). Please see 'Things you need to know' section below for more information. We can accept applications for those looking to work full time, part time or compressed hours, a minimum of 30 hours/4 days per week. This is a fixed term appointment which is due to last for 2 years from date of appointment, with chance of extension and/or permanency. If you are a current Civil Servant, please see the 'Eligibility' section further below in this advert for information regarding the requirement to transfer on loan. The successful candidate will: Collaborate on the delivery of data analysis and data quality monitoring within service developments. This work will involve the development of dashboards and metrics to monitor that services are creating high quality data that informs service operational performance and other key analytical outputs. There is a focus on efficient use of resources, scalability and high-quality execution. Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Good stakeholder management skills are essential to be able to explain complex, technical concepts and problems to non-technical colleagues. Work collaboratively with internal customers such as data engineers, business analysts, performance analysts, developers, architects, service managers and operational teams. Work with cross government data analysis teams to share good practice. Seek out opportunities to continuously improve processes. Collaborating on the identification and implementation of opportunities to improve and mature our processes and approach to work including the use of new technologies. Create and maintain documentation. Document data and metadata standards and assets, workflows, monitor quality and create guidelines around the managed assets. Key responsibilities of the post include: Support the preparation, facilitation and reporting of multiple datasets. Implement automated data collection, ensuring that this is robust, and the risk of error is minimised. Recognise and identify appropriate ways to collect, collate and prepare data. Ensure data is fit for purpose and analysis is quality assured. Develop excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Seek out opportunities to improve process and develop innovative solutions. Occasionally deputise for Data Quality Analyst colleagues (Band D). This is a post that offers the opportunity to: Implement automation to improve data processes. Develop communication skills with internal and external stakeholders to align goals, understand and resolve technical issues and ensure delivery. Work in an organisation committed to the development of all staff. About the team You'll be joining the Data Management function within the Data Directorate at Companies House - a growing, multidisciplinary team focused on ensuring our data is trusted, well-governed, and used effectively to support decision-making and service delivery. The team brings together a range of specialisms, including Data Quality, Data Asset Management, Data Governance, and Knowledge & Information Management. Together, these capabilities enable us to understand, assess, and improve the quality of our data, maintain a comprehensive data catalogue, and embed consistent standards across the organisation. Within this structure, the Data Quality Team play a key role, forming part of a coordinated effort to assess data fitness against defined business rules, and drive continuous improvement across priority datasets. The team operates in a highly collaborative way, working closely with analysts, digital and technology teams, policy colleagues, and the wider data community to translate data management standards into practical delivery. We are an ambitious and evolving team. At Companies House, data sits at the heart of organisational transformation, and we are actively building the capabilities needed to improve data maturity, strengthen governance, and deliver high-quality, transparent data. This includes developing scalable data quality monitoring, expanding our data catalogue, embedding governance into change processes, and supporting new services such as enhanced validation and address data improvements. For candidates, this means being part of a team that is not only delivering today's priorities but shaping the future of how data is managed across government with real opportunity to influence, innovate, and develop professionally in a supportive and forward-looking environment. Person specification We are looking for somebody with: Stakeholder management through confidently engaging with people at multiple levels of the organisation. Problem-solving including the ability to identify issues and propose solutions. Critical thinking by evaluating information and arguments to make informed decisions. Data analysis - interpreting data to draw conclusions and make forecasts. Gathering and analysing information to understand trends and patterns. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Working Together Delivering at Pace We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form: Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Acquiring data and understanding customer needs Data Analysis (ideally using one of the following programming languages - Python, R or SQL) Presenting and disseminating data effectively Benefits Alongside your salary of £35,952, Companies House contributes £10,415 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. We believe that our success is driven by the well-being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we're committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work-life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices. We celebrate diversity As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we're representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader . click apply for full job details
COMPANIES HOUSE Cardiff, South Glamorgan
14/07/2026
Full time
Join Companies House at a pivotal time as we transform our digital services to better support millions of users across the UK. As a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer within our Digital and Technology directorate, you'll play a key role in delivering secure, resilient, and high-performing services that underpin the UK company register. You'll be part of a large, diverse, and collaborative engineering community, working in an agile environment alongside software engineers, analysts, and product teams. Together, we support and enhance a wide range of critical internal and customer-facing services, maintaining high levels of service availability and continuously improving how we deliver. This role offers the opportunity to develop your technical skills, contribute to WebOps practices, and support service reliability through monitoring, incident management, and problem-solving. If you are customer-focused, enjoy working as part of a team, and are motivated to learn and grow while contributing to meaningful public services, we encourage you to apply. Why choose Companies House? At Companies house we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by promoting a welcoming culture, healthy work life balance and supporting colleagues to be their best in work because we know people are the key to our success. Our benefits include: Flexible working with no core hours (6am - 8pm flexible options) 30 days annual leave 8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day Enrolment into Civil Service Pension scheme average 28.97% On-site working available for peer led-learning enhancing professional experience and career progression Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. The team for this role is based in Cardiff, and a hybrid contract will be the standard offering for this role. Job description As a Junior DevOps/WebOps Engineer, you will play your part in the IT Services Digital team during a period of significant transformation, supporting the delivery of secure, resilient and high-performing IT services across Companies House systems: Supporting maintenance, upgrades, and continuous service improvements to help ensure systems remain reliable and perform effectively Assisting the team in aligning services with evolving organisational and legislative priorities, including changes introduced through the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act Supporting live services through proactive monitoring and incident resolution to maintain availability and performance Contributing to system upgrades, enhancements, and automation activities as your skills develop Supporting reporting and data management activities to help inform service performance and improvements Assisting with incident management through ServiceNow, contributing to issue resolution and supporting root cause analysis Working as part of a wider team to support the development and improvement of digital services, contributing to transformation and more efficient ways of working Collaborating with colleagues across IT Services, learning from experienced engineers and contributing positively to team development and wellbeing Participating in an on-call rota (where required) to support critical services, with appropriate support and development You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack. Person specification We are looking for someone who: Is keen to learn and develop, actively building their technical capability Takes proactive steps to get to know the working teams around them, valuing the input from other colleagues and being a positive influence to bring change and improvement in everyday tasks Works collaboratively to support continuous improvement initiatives, values teamwork and knowledge sharing Takes a proactive approach to problem-solving and service improvement Shows an interest in non-functional requirements, such as availability, security, and performance Is adaptable and able to work effectively in a changing technical environment Understands continuous development and delivery to support the ongoing work of the team and delivery of services to customers Is willing to support more experienced team members with ongoing tasks including developing fixes or enhancements Technical skills Has cloud based Unix/Linus environments and database querying (SQL) Awareness or experience of automation and monitoring within a support environment Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure (e.g. AWS or similar), with an understanding of core concepts Knowledge of database querying and investigation (e.g. SQL or similar) Experience or exposure to coding or scripting (e.g. shell, Python, Java, or similar) An awareness of DevOps principles, tools, and ways of working Experience in similar or equivalent technologies will be considered Experience Working collaboratively to support continuous improvement initiatives, values teamwork and knowledge sharing An understanding or practical experience of cloud-based (e.g AWS) Unix/Linux environments, database querying (e.g SQL) with some confidence scripting, automating and monitoring Experience or awareness of supporting systems in a live service environment (e.g ServiceNow), including responding to incidents or alerts An understanding of monitoring and maintaining system performance Experience assisting with data management, reporting and incident resolution Able to make a contribution to system builds, deployments and releases The ability to troubleshoot technical issues and apply logical, methodical problem-solving, including an interest in supporting root cause analysis Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team A customer-focused mindset, with an awareness of the importance of reliable and accessible digital services Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Working Together Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Unix/Linux and SQL Automation and monitoring Cloud-based infrastructure Benefits Alongside your salary of £35,952, Companies House contributes £10,415 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. Join Companies House and discover a role that offers more than just a job, with flexibility, career development and a genuinely supportive culture where you can thrive: Flexible working from day one - hybrid working, flexible hours and flexitime A generous, competitive package - including 30 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 1 privilege day, plus family leave and sickness provision We invest in your future - funded training, professional qualifications and clear career progression pathways A modern and welcoming workplace - collaboration spaces, on-site facilities and an office you'll enjoy Stand-out location benefits - including free parking in Cardiff and on-site amenities across all locations Wellbeing at the heart of what we do - occupational health support, mental health advocates and wellbeing initiatives Real savings and lifestyle perks - myLifestyle discounts, gym discounts and childcare support A friendly, social and inclusive culture - staff networks, sports and social groups and volunteering opportunities Security you can count on - Civil Service Pension Scheme with employer contributions of around 28% We celebrate diversity As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we're representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process. These could include having an interview buddy, extra time at interviews/assessments and receiving interview questions in advance, to name a few. If you require any reasonable adjustments at application stage, or if you'd like to discuss any person-centred adjustments, please contact us by emailing . Read our 'Applying under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS)' guide to find out how to successfully complete an application under the Disability Confidence Scheme (DCS). Where will you be working? This role is based in our Cardiff office, aligned with the key duties for this role. . click apply for full job details