Data Analyst

Department for Transport
Newcastle upon Tyne
7 months ago
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About The JobJob summaryWe are looking for a Data Analyst to join our team and deliver high quality data, information reports and visualisations to key stakeholders across the business.If you have an aptitude for data and information analysis, we would love to hear from you!There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA.Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.Click here to find out more about the award-winning services we work on and what’s on offer for you, helping drive your career forward.Job DescriptionYou will: * Managing the provision of timely and accurate information ensuring it meets customer requirements. * Representing MI interests as subject matter experts (SME) and providing technical support and expertise. * Ensuring the production of new, regular and ad-hoc reports * Analysing and interrogating DVSA’s data in order to gain a better understanding of the trends and anomalies that affect DVSA’s services. * Managing the team's support of the government's transparency agenda. * Executing leadership and management responsibilities.For further information please see the attached Role Profile.Additional InformationThis role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham, Birmingham or Leeds. Your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.Person specificationWe are looking for individuals who have: * Have experience reporting data and solutions using Power BI or another similar visualisation tool allowing you to present recommendations to stakeholders. * Be naturally inquisitive with an eye for problem-solving and finding innovative solutions. * Have great communication skills; being able to articulate to stakeholders at various levels. * Be able to advise, contribute and challenge, where necessary. * Manage and engage with integrity. * Demonstrate leadership as well as collaborating with other managers.Please view the attached role profile for an in depth view of the post.There may be an element of travel associated with this role to other DVSA offices, with some infrequent overnight stays.Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.About UsThe Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.We’re working hard to: * Make roads safer. * Improve services for our customers. * Make road transport greener and healthier. * Harness the potential of technology and data.We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and makingDVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website .Benefits * An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. * Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%. * Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30. * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. * Latest IT and Tech devices. * A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. * Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level. * Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names. * Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing. * Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers. * For more information see visit our careers page

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