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Strategic Workforce Planning - Data Analyst

Ministry of Defence
London
9 months ago
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Job summary

Your role will be to support the transformation and exploitation of a people data project to deliver a step change in how it is used to inform and shape Defence�s strategic workforce planning and the use of data across the Department. This is an opportunity for the right individual to shape how the Defence People Team becomes more data driven, and in doing this they will be expected to innovate, self-start, and exploit the autonomy that they will be given to achieve the desired outcomes.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

Job description

We are looking for someone with exceptional data skills who can quickly become conversant with MoD People Data policies and processes. Applicants should have established ability in using O365 and other data analysis and visualisation applications. This is an exciting time for the post holder to support the future direction of the project, working with key stakeholders to set up a sustainable and enduring data solution for the Defence People Team.

We are looking for someone who has proven experience in workforce planning in complex organisations. A key aspect of the role is building collaborative relationships with key stakeholders within the MoD to develop strategic workforce plans shaping future work force requirements. The Job holder will work routinely with the Chief of Defence People and his senior team, providing face-to-face briefings and developing the evidence base to inform decision making. The role provides an opportunity to hone your ability to operate at senior level, whilst demonstrating your ability to think strategically and deliver quality outputs to tight deadlines

Person specification

We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal, leadership and strategy skills, who enjoys working in an agile environment delivering end user focused data and analytical services.

The Job holder should be experienced in leading analytical workstreams, understanding user needs to shape, prioritise, and deliver strategic vision.

A background in Armed Forces or Civilian workforce planning would be helpful but is not essential. Familiarity with JPA, HRMS/MyHR, PB&F and PowerBi would be welcome.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �57,670, Ministry of Defence contributes �16,706 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Learning and development tailored to your roleAn environment with flexible working optionsA culture encouraging inclusion and diversityA with an average employer contribution of 27%

Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working.� This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.

The post does not offer relocation expenses.

External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at .

The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.

MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey � we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.

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