Data Analyst - Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - HEO

Swansea, Bristol, Birmingham (Garretts Green), Nottingham, Oldham (Chadderton), Leeds, Newcastle, Uxbridge

The DVSA has an exciting new opportunity to join our existing team in the Digital and Data directorate. As DVSA is going through redesigning its teams and services to be more service led, there's never been a better time to join the DVSA. The role will support DVSA's mission to: "Keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably".

Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers

The post holder will work effectively within a geographically dispersed team owning the day-to-day delivery of robust, timely and insightful Data Analysis and reporting that enables key stakeholders to make informed decisions based on sound evidence and recommendations.

The post holder works alongside analysts in designing, developing and delivering high quality data, insight and visualisations to key business stakeholders across the business.

The post holder will develop familiarity with a host of different systems and is responsible for delivering a range of daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc dashboards, data models and reports. They will also proactively identify and investigate trends, anomalies and early warning signs, communicating with stakeholders at all levels across the business.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Ensure the production of new, regular and ad-hoc Data Analysis reports, owning the relevant datasets and model(s) and the process for developing and maintaining them.
• Establish requirements to identify the who, what and why.
• Analyse and interrogate DVSA's data to gain a better understanding of the trends and anomalies that affect DVSA's services.
• Communicate with stakeholders at various levels, tailoring communication styles and methods accordingly.
• Provide information and statistical expertise to the Agency to support both business as usual, continuous improvement and project work.
• Participate in data change governance with other stakeholders.
• Work with system subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand how business logic is applied within data sources, maintain a data knowledge base detailing the main data tables and elements within the data sources, the associated business rules and any known data quality issues.
• Advise, contribute and engage in driving the strategy forward by ensuring existing and new systems and reports continue to deliver business requirements.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

• Experience of reporting data and solutions using Power BI or another similar visualisation tool allowing you to present recommendations to stakeholders.
• Working experience of programming language for example SQL, python or R.
• Being naturally inquisitive with an eye for problem-solving and finding innovative solutions.
• Great communication skills; being able to articulate to stakeholders at various levels.
• The ability to advise, contribute and challenge, where necessary.
• Manage and engage with integrity.
• Demonstrate leadership as well as collaborating with other managers.

Additional Information

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa sponsorship

Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.