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The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are expanding their digital capability to support critical national services, including MOT, enforcement and core driver systems used across the UK. As a Senior Digital Business Analyst within the Digital Services and Technology Directorate, you will take a lead role in defining and validating complex business and user requirements within agile teams. Flexible, hybrid working (60% office based) across 8 UK locations with a salary of £44,241 - £48,241 plus a generous Civil Service Pension of 28.97% and other Civil Service benefits. Locations - Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading (West London) About role The Senior Digital Business Analyst reports to a Lead Business Analyst. The post holder is responsible for providing business analysis expertise to define and validate digital projects, products and services, ensuring they are aligned to DVSA's strategic objectives. The scope of requirements definition includes business requirements (goals, objectives, needs), stakeholder requirements, solution functional and non-functional requirements and transition requirements. The post holder will be part of one or more agile / scrum delivery teams within DVSA's Digital Services and Technology Directorate, working collaboratively with Product Owners and technical colleagues (e.g. software developers, testers) to develop digital solutions that deliver value to customers and the business and provide the team with all documentation. Responsibilities Leading investigative analysis to understand business processes, user needs and service challenges Defining business, stakeholder, functional, non-functional and transition requirements Producing and refining user stories and acceptance criteria Maintaining and prioritising the product backlog in collaboration with Product Owners Identifying risks, issues and dependencies linked to delivery and facilitating resolution Using modelling tools and structured analysis techniques to define effective processes Ensuring development teams have a clear understanding of business and user requirements Supporting service improvements and digital change initiatives You will operate at both strategic and detailed levels, understanding organisational objectives while working through detailed requirements, user journeys and process models. Essential skills Working in agile, multidisciplinary teams to develop and refine business requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria Experience delivering digital projects and products using Agile frameworks (Scrum / Kanban) Experience leading investigative analysis to define business requirements and model effective business processes Identifying user needs and translating them into prioritised user stories and service or design approaches Mentoring or supporting other Business Analysts Analysing complex problems using structured tools and data to assess feasibility and operational impact Proven experience engaging and coordinating with stakeholders at all levels Ensuring development teams clearly understand business and user requirements so they are reflected in technical design Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,241, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Note: Candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000. Being part of the Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: 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) 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday Access to the staff discount portal Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Further information: This is a Civil Service Grade SEO. Please apply at your earliest convenience and no later than 11.55pm on 22nd February with a CV that has evidence against the following criteria: -Experience of performing business analysis in an agile, multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment to deliver user centred service improvements -Experience of leading business analysis activities for projects and initiatives and working with a range of stakeholders -Experience of coaching, developing and mentoring individuals within Business Analysis DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, candidates will be required to have at least 3 years continuous residency in the UK. The interviews will take place from 9th March and be conducted via MS Teams. If you are an experienced Digital Business Analyst who is confident working in agile environments, comfortable leading analysis across complex services and able to engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant digital programmes within a growing in-house capability. Apply now or contact Zee in complete confidence. ?

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) are expanding their digital capability to support critical national services, including MOT, enforcement and core driver systems used across the UK. As a Senior Digital Business Analyst within the Digital Services and Technology Directorate, you will take a lead role in defining and validating complex business and user requirements within agile teams. Flexible, hybrid working (60% office based) across 8 UK locations with a salary of £44,241 - £48,241 plus a generous Civil Service Pension of 28.97% and other Civil Service benefits. Locations - Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Yeading (West London) About role The Senior Digital Business Analyst reports to a Lead Business Analyst. The post holder is responsible for providing business analysis expertise to define and validate digital projects, products and services, ensuring they are aligned to DVSA's strategic objectives. The scope of requirements definition includes business requirements (goals, objectives, needs), stakeholder requirements, solution functional and non-functional requirements and transition requirements. The post holder will be part of one or more agile / scrum delivery teams within DVSA's Digital Services and Technology Directorate, working collaboratively with Product Owners and technical colleagues (e.g. software developers, testers) to develop digital solutions that deliver value to customers and the business and provide the team with all documentation. Responsibilities Leading investigative analysis to understand business processes, user needs and service challenges Defining business, stakeholder, functional, non-functional and transition requirements Producing and refining user stories and acceptance criteria Maintaining and prioritising the product backlog in collaboration with Product Owners Identifying risks, issues and dependencies linked to delivery and facilitating resolution Using modelling tools and structured analysis techniques to define effective processes Ensuring development teams have a clear understanding of business and user requirements Supporting service improvements and digital change initiatives You will operate at both strategic and detailed levels, understanding organisational objectives while working through detailed requirements, user journeys and process models. Essential skills Working in agile, multidisciplinary teams to develop and refine business requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria Experience delivering digital projects and products using Agile frameworks (Scrum / Kanban) Experience leading investigative analysis to define business requirements and model effective business processes Identifying user needs and translating them into prioritised user stories and service or design approaches Mentoring or supporting other Business Analysts Analysing complex problems using structured tools and data to assess feasibility and operational impact Proven experience engaging and coordinating with stakeholders at all levels Ensuring development teams clearly understand business and user requirements so they are reflected in technical design Benefits Alongside your salary of £44,241, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Note: Candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000. Being part of the Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: 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) 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday Access to the staff discount portal Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Further information: This is a Civil Service Grade SEO. Please apply at your earliest convenience and no later than 11.55pm on 22nd February with a CV that has evidence against the following criteria: -Experience of performing business analysis in an agile, multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment to deliver user centred service improvements -Experience of leading business analysis activities for projects and initiatives and working with a range of stakeholders -Experience of coaching, developing and mentoring individuals within Business Analysis DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, candidates will be required to have at least 3 years continuous residency in the UK. The interviews will take place from 9th March and be conducted via MS Teams. If you are an experienced Digital Business Analyst who is confident working in agile environments, comfortable leading analysis across complex services and able to engage effectively with technical and business stakeholders, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant digital programmes within a growing in-house capability. Apply now or contact Zee in complete confidence. ?

About the role: Are you passionate about data, digital innovation, and driving change? Join our dynamic Digital Transformation Team as a Data Analyst Apprentice, where you'll play a key role in shaping the future of how we work. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in tactical application development, business engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives, while working towards a nationally recognized Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship. Ready to kickstart your career in data and digital transformation? Apply now and help us build smarter, more agile ways of working. What you'll be doing: Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business challenges and identify opportunities for data-driven solutions Supporting the development of tactical digital applications, automations and integrations using modern platforms, coding and APIs Experimenting with new technologies and ways of working Gathering, analysing, and interpreting data to inform decision-making and improve operational efficiency Assisting in the design and delivery of dashboards, reports, and visualizations that drive insight and engagement Contributing to continuous improvement projects by identifying trends, inefficiencies, and areas for innovation Learning and applying data analysis techniques including statistical methods, data modelling, and data cleansing What you'll learn: Through the apprenticeship, you'll gain skills in: Data collection, validation, and analysis Data visualization and storytelling Programming and analytical tools Agile project delivery and experimentation Business process mapping and stakeholder engagement Ethical and legal considerations in data handling Who we're looking for: A curious and analytical mindset with a passion for digital technology Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach Comfortable working with data and technology (no need to be an expert yet!) Eligibility to undertake a Level 4 apprenticeship Entry requirements: Standard entry: Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc) OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role) Plus: 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar) You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. For more information please visit the UK ENIC website. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week. Why join us? Be part of a forward-thinking team driving real change Gain a nationally recognized qualification while earning Work on meaningful projects with tangible impact Receive mentorship and support from experienced professionals Access to cutting-edge tools and platforms Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.

Location Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD About the job Job summary Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence.  We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.   The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.   We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives. An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making. You could be involved in: Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected. Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes. Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence. Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels. Job description In this role you will: Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia. Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research.  Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.   Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.     Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.   Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations Person specification We are looking for someone who has: A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety. Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects. Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.  Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.   Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Benefits Benefits  Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working :  Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours:  Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work:  Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave:  25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family:  Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development:  Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities:  Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using  Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you. Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams. 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 Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality. 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. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the  Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)  initiative. 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 Job contact : Name : Dstl Recruitment Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk Further information Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days. Attachments 20230626_CSAS_Data_Scientist_Autonomy_Dependability_L5  Opens in new window (docx, 66kB) Candidate_info_pack_CIS - 20220824  Opens in new window (pdf, 1378kB)

About us: Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners.  We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff. At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home. The role: You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality Data Analytics apprenticeship training and assessment on our work-based learning contract. 37 hours per week Permanent  £31,498 - £36,642 per annum Jubilee Court, Swansea, SA5  Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver training and assessments across a range of courses ensuring schemes/records of work, assignment schedules, are appropriate to the syllabus content and awarding body standards Work with customers in industry to maintain and build relationships and to secure contracts with existing and new organisations Meet regularly with learners as determined by the programme delivery to establish and maintain monitoring and review arrangements for students undertaking training. About you: Level 4 qualification  or  equivalent in Data Analytics Commercial knowledge, experience and understanding of industry, including training needs Creative, innovative and enthusiastic Benefits for you: 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period Free Parking A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023) Free annual subscription to the Headspace Mindfulness app Discounted study opportunities on College programmes Hybrid Working  View more benefits here:  https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation. If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce. Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales. Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).   

Job Title: Undergraduate Admissions Coordinator Department: Recruitment & Admissions Grade: Grade 5 Salary range: £24,285 - £27,131 per annum Working arrangements: Generally Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, with some evening and weekend work. Recruitment & Admissions staff are currently hybrid working, and from 3 October staff will normally work on-site for a minimum of two days per week (40% of contracted hours), Monday - Friday. Closing date: 3rd October 2022 The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other. Across the University we have a huge variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, which is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. Whether you are at the very start, middle or end of your career, there is a role for you. We believe everyone has their own unique skills to offer. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here The Role and the Department The Admissions Coordinator supports a professional, knowledgeable, effective and efficient admissions service delivering the University's strategic aims and targets and ensuring that University and external regulations and policies are adhered to. The post involves processing applications with a focus on certain departments and/or applicants, applying judgement to independently make criteria-based decisions. The post will take a lead within the admissions team on an area of work, identifying opportunities to make improvements where possible and then promoting these ideas to others. It also involves providing information, advice and guidance and developing positive working relationships with other staff within Recruitment and Admissions, across the wider University, and beyond. A commitment to maximising personal and team effectiveness and the principles of equality and diversity is essential. Occasional weekend/evening working will be required. This is to attend external events and assist with tasks such as open days and undergraduate confirmation. Due to the operational needs of the Office, annual leave is not permitted between the receipt of A level results and the 31st August each year, and the number of staff permitted to be on annual leave during September and other peak periods is restricted. Recruitment and Admissions Services Based in the Global Division, Recruitment and Admissions Services brings together a number of teams providing services in events, enquiry management, CRM, data analysis and forecasting, projects and compliance and admissions. It provides an essential service to the University in ensuring its financial sustainability and in delivering student number growth and increasing diversity in line with strategic aims and targets. We are the public face of the University in UK schools and colleges, through our contact with prospects, enquirers and applicants across the world and through our events programme. The team includes a range of professionals from a number of specialisms including administrators, decision makers, data analysts and forecasters, IT specialists, designers and marketers, events managers and recruiters. Working at Durham A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits: • 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year. • No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. • Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme. • On site nursery is available and children's clubs in the summer holidays. • Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers). • There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities. • The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community • Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions. • We offer generous pension schemes. Durham University is committed to equality diversity, inclusion and values Our collective aim is to create an open and inclusive environment where everyone can reach their full potential and we believe our staff should reflect the diversity of the global community in which we work. As a University equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key part of the University's Strategy and a central part of everything we do. We also live by our values and our Staff Code of Conduct. At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive. It's important to us that all of our colleagues are aligned to both our values and commitment to EDI. We welcome and encourage applications from members of groups who are under-represented in our work force including people with disabilities, women and black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. If you have taken time out of your career, and you feel it relevant, let us know about it in your application. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role. What you need to demonstrate when you apply/Person Specification When you apply it is important that you let us know what skills/experience you have from a similar role and/or what skills/experience you have which would make you right for this role. Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the end of this job description. Where a criteria has an asterix next to it, it may be given additional weighting when your application is considered. Your application should cover the following criteria: Essential Criteria 1. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships, both internally and externally. 2. Strong digital competence with demonstrable skills in using core digital tools including internet, email, digital communication tools, and Microsoft 365 applications. 3. Five GCSE's at least Grade C or level four (or equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent experience). 4. Evidence of personal development to maintain skills. 5. Post-16 qualification or equivalent experience. 6. Relevant administrative experience in a busy, data driven, office environment. 7. Demonstrable ability to proactively work with team members to ensure the delivery of high quality services. 8. Demonstrable ability to provide advice and guidance to a range of customers and colleagues. 9. Experience of working on the front line with service delivery, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising on quality. 10. Ability to solve problems as part of a team and resolve issues, plan solutions and make pragmatic decisions. 11. Ability to effectively network and exchange advice and information for development purposes. 12. Experience of working with complex administrative processes and requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. 13. Ability to make criteria-based decisions and to think critically with sound judgement. Desirable Criteria 1. A good understanding of the student experience provided at Durham University 2. Knowledge and experience of Higher Education admissions processes, including making decisions on applications. How to apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don't forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points during the process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. 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Vacancy Overview: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an analytical, outgoing, intelligent and ambitious person to work as a Data Analyst Apprentice in a dynamic, growing organisation. Working Week: Monday - Friday (9- 5.30) Detailed Job Description: We are looking for an entry-level Business Intelligence Data Analyst to help our team deliver Management Information (MI) and Business Intelligence (BI) using Gartner Leading BI solutions. The role will train you to use a mix of both strong technical and interpersonal skills using Tableau, QlikView, Qlik Sense and Power BI. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with an innovative organisation in a growing team. Exposure will go beyond technology and focus on outcomes driven solution implementation, in an array of verticals. Whist the position is in the BI Practice, it will offer regular exposure to all areas of the business by sheer virtue of the role. The BI Developer will serve both internal and external customers and therefore be client facing. Ongoing exposure to new and exciting technology platforms in an ever-changing data landscape Boost your professional profile with progressive technology certification gained from hands on learning and application experience Working with a wide range of datasets from web performance, Internet-of-Things generated data, oil rig performance data A chance to work with leading household brands as BWM, Sony, East Midlands Trains, Tesco Mobile, Volkswagen Group and many more Exposure to thought leaders in the space of Analytics and Data Science when working on combined initiative projects And you'll achieve certification in key BI technologies Once trained your day to day responsibilities will include: Gathering BI requirements, liaising with internal departments, and present the input back in a simplified format for client buy in and sign off . Challenging and verifying data quality that may hinder delivery of BI projects, working closely with the Database Development and Quality Assurance teams Project management of the BI element of wider projects using collaboration tools such as Basecamp, Confluence, whilst keeping the client informed and engaged throughout the iterative development cycle is imperative to the success of the project Maintaining transparency during this project management phase with ability to spot and highlighting any impediments and appropriately sharing with the internal delivery team and clients Researching and knowledge sharing in the BI Practice continually looking for new ways of approaching BI challenges and sharing findings with the team Documenting new and existing dashboard implementations to support hand over to other team members, the client and the Service Delivery team Supporting the sales process by demonstrating how technology and process tackle MI and BI challenges A growing number of clients require face to face onsite presence. Some opportunities will involve travel and working at the client site for periods ranging from a few days a week to full time onsite presence. Merkle has a global foot print thus some opportunities will take you around the continent and further afield. Skills Required: 1) A keen interest in all things Data. 2) Good communication skills 3) Helpful attitude- ability to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in Personal Qualities: A positive attitudeStrong communication skillsWillingness to learn

Our client is a data management software specialist based in Reading that was specially created for organisations that rely on volumes of complex data, and need to achieve results from data-related projects within predictable budgets and timescales. We are XL Graduate Placement Ltd and we specialise in graduate recruitment for businesses across the United Kingdom. We seek graduate jobs that are a mixture of short term or business improvement projects which are most likely to lead to permanent graduate positions. The Graduate Role: This is a permanent graduate position with a starting salary circa £20,000. Graduate Job: This is a Graduate IT Analyst Developer role based in Reading, Berkshire. You would be required to undertake the following tasks: * To work with the Healthcare Product Development Manager to provide solutions to satisfy customer requirements * To develop and test the health care products under the instructions of the Healthcare Product Development Manager * To ensure that documentation is fully updated and compliant with the standards for each healthcare product. * To provide pre-sales support to the Healthcare Product Development Manager * To support and maintain the standards for development of the healthcare products * To be able to provide support to the professional services team with use and customisation of the health care products (support calls) * To be able to work on site with the professional services team as a temporary implementation consultant to support the business needs. * To highlight to the Data Academy development team any bugs and enhancements that could support the growth of healthcare products and Data Academy. * To test and peer review others development. * To suggest and feedback any client requirements and improvements * To occasionally provide a proof of concept * To occasionally have to train our staff in the use of the products. * To help design the interface of the Healthcare products. * To assist in the build and testing process of the Healthcare products. Graduate Skills requirement: The successful candidate will be degree qualified in Computer Science, IT or related and have the following skills: * Ideally one year's industrial placement undertaken as part of your degree * Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008R2, 2012 & Greater * Knowledge of normalisation Techniques * Knowledge of de-normalisation Techniques * Knowledge of T-SQL * SSAS - awareness of key principles * SSRS - awareness of key principles * SSIS - awareness of key principles * Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels and groups of staff on information and data related issues * Methodical in approach, with effective problem solving ability * Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate these into technical specifications as required * Based from our office in Reading therefore must live within commuting distance - there will be flexibility to work from home 2/3 days a week. Occasional travel to client sites may be required. Will ideally have a full clean driving licence Please note that this graduate recruitment exercise is to identify a IT/ Computer Science Graduate for a permanent position based in Reading - all applicants will be expected to travel to this location for an interview and then each day of work. If you feel you have the necessary skills for this excellent graduate opportunity, then please apply online. We look forward to hearing from you. If you are interested in this placement please apply by clicking on the link below or contact XL Graduate Placement for further details. XL Graduate Placement is the UK's leading graduate recruitment specialists with nationwide opportunities for graduates across all industry sectors, including; HR, Engineering, Business, Marketing, Finance, Construction and ICT. We place graduates in permanent positions with our clients, as well as 5-6 month paid work placements directly linked to your future career choice - more than two thirds of our placements directly end with permanent graduate positions. XL Graduate Placement is part of Nicholas Associates Group, a market leading partner of choice for talent management solutions, from Apprentice to Boardroom. For us, it's all about enabling people to be their best. To find out more about us please visit (url removed)

Our client is a data management software specialist based in Reading that was specially created for organisations that rely on volumes of complex data, and need to achieve results from data-related projects within predictable budgets and timescales. We are XL Graduate Placement Ltd and we specialise in graduate recruitment for businesses across the United Kingdom. We seek graduate jobs that are a mixture of short term or business improvement projects which are most likely to lead to permanent graduate positions. The Graduate Role: This is a permanent graduate position with a starting salary circa £20,000. Graduate Job: This is a Graduate IT Analyst Developer role based in Reading, Berkshire. You would be required to undertake the following tasks: * To work with the Healthcare Product Development Manager to provide solutions to satisfy customer requirements * To develop and test the health care products under the instructions of the Healthcare Product Development Manager * To ensure that documentation is fully updated and compliant with the standards for each healthcare product. * To provide pre-sales support to the Healthcare Product Development Manager * To support and maintain the standards for development of the healthcare products * To be able to provide support to the professional services team with use and customisation of the health care products (support calls) * To be able to work on site with the professional services team as a temporary implementation consultant to support the business needs. * To highlight to the Data Academy development team any bugs and enhancements that could support the growth of healthcare products and Data Academy. * To test and peer review others development. * To suggest and feedback any client requirements and improvements * To occasionally provide a proof of concept * To occasionally have to train our staff in the use of the products. * To help design the interface of the Healthcare products. * To assist in the build and testing process of the Healthcare products. Graduate Skills requirement: The successful candidate will be degree qualified in Computer Science, IT or related and have the following skills: * Ideally one year's industrial placement undertaken as part of your degree * Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008R2, 2012 & Greater * Knowledge of normalisation Techniques * Knowledge of de-normalisation Techniques * Knowledge of T-SQL * SSAS - awareness of key principles * SSRS - awareness of key principles * SSIS - awareness of key principles * Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels and groups of staff on information and data related issues * Methodical in approach, with effective problem solving ability * Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate these into technical specifications as required * Based from our office in Reading therefore must live within commuting distance - there will be flexibility to work from home 2/3 days a week. Occasional travel to client sites may be required. Will ideally have a full clean driving licence Please note that this graduate recruitment exercise is to identify a IT/ Computer Science Graduate for a permanent position based in Reading - all applicants will be expected to travel to this location for an interview and then each day of work. If you feel you have the necessary skills for this excellent graduate opportunity, then please apply online. We look forward to hearing from you. If you are interested in this placement please apply by clicking on the link below or contact XL Graduate Placement for further details. XL Graduate Placement is the UK's leading graduate recruitment specialists with nationwide opportunities for graduates across all industry sectors, including; HR, Engineering, Business, Marketing, Finance, Construction and ICT. We place graduates in permanent positions with our clients, as well as 5-6 month paid work placements directly linked to your future career choice - more than two thirds of our placements directly end with permanent graduate positions. XL Graduate Placement is part of Nicholas Associates Group, a market leading partner of choice for talent management solutions, from Apprentice to Boardroom. For us, it's all about enabling people to be their best. To find out more about us please visit (url removed)

Our client is a data management software specialist based in Reading that was specially created for organisations that rely on volumes of complex data, and need to achieve results from data-related projects within predictable budgets and timescales. We are XL Graduate Placement Ltd and we specialise in graduate recruitment for businesses across the United Kingdom. We seek graduate jobs that are a mixture of short term or business improvement projects which are most likely to lead to permanent graduate positions. The Graduate Role: This is a permanent graduate position with a starting salary circa £20,000. Graduate Job: This is a Graduate IT Analyst Developer role based in Reading, Berkshire. You would be required to undertake the following tasks: * To work with the Healthcare Product Development Manager to provide solutions to satisfy customer requirements * To develop and test the health care products under the instructions of the Healthcare Product Development Manager * To ensure that documentation is fully updated and compliant with the standards for each healthcare product. * To provide pre-sales support to the Healthcare Product Development Manager * To support and maintain the standards for development of the healthcare products * To be able to provide support to the professional services team with use and customisation of the health care products (support calls) * To be able to work on site with the professional services team as a temporary implementation consultant to support the business needs. * To highlight to the Data Academy development team any bugs and enhancements that could support the growth of healthcare products and Data Academy. * To test and peer review others development. * To suggest and feedback any client requirements and improvements * To occasionally provide a proof of concept * To occasionally have to train our staff in the use of the products. * To help design the interface of the Healthcare products. * To assist in the build and testing process of the Healthcare products. Graduate Skills requirement: The successful candidate will be degree qualified in Computer Science, IT or related and have the following skills: * Ideally one year's industrial placement undertaken as part of your degree * Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2005, 2008R2, 2012 & Greater * Knowledge of normalisation Techniques * Knowledge of de-normalisation Techniques * Knowledge of T-SQL * SSAS - awareness of key principles * SSRS - awareness of key principles * SSIS - awareness of key principles * Excellent communication skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels and groups of staff on information and data related issues * Methodical in approach, with effective problem solving ability * Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate these into technical specifications as required * Based from our office in Reading therefore must live within commuting distance - there will be flexibility to work from home 2/3 days a week. Occasional travel to client sites may be required. Will ideally have a full clean driving licence Please note that this graduate recruitment exercise is to identify a IT/ Computer Science Graduate for a permanent position based in Reading - all applicants will be expected to travel to this location for an interview and then each day of work. If you feel you have the necessary skills for this excellent graduate opportunity, then please apply online. We look forward to hearing from you. If you are interested in this placement please apply by clicking on the link below or contact XL Graduate Placement for further details. XL Graduate Placement is the UK's leading graduate recruitment specialists with nationwide opportunities for graduates across all industry sectors, including; HR, Engineering, Business, Marketing, Finance, Construction and ICT. We place graduates in permanent positions with our clients, as well as 5-6 month paid work placements directly linked to your future career choice - more than two thirds of our placements directly end with permanent graduate positions. XL Graduate Placement is part of Nicholas Associates Group, a market leading partner of choice for talent management solutions, from Apprentice to Boardroom. For us, it's all about enabling people to be their best. To find out more about us please visit (url removed)