31556 - Data Analyst: Digital Innovation & Regulation

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental environmental agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Data Analyst to enhance environmental data practices. This role involves developing tools for water data compliance, ensuring data quality, and collaborating across teams. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in data analysis using tools like Python and Power BI. Flexible working arrangements are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience leading innovative data initiatives from inception to completion.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Analysis of large datasets with various tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain new tools to analyze water company data.
• Ensure quality and robustness of reported data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for innovative solutions.

Skills

Leading innovative data initiatives

Data management and analysis

High-quality collaboration

Excellent communication skills

Documenting processes

Tools

R

Python

FME

ArcGIS

Power BI

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

Are you an experienced Data Analyst with a passion for employing your skills and experience to protect and enhance the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of data analysts transforming the way data is assessed to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and drive improved performance of the Water Sector.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative data analyst to be at the heart of work to deliver digital transformation, providing advanced data analytics capabilities at a national level to improve delivery of regulatory activities across the business.

In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain new tools and applications to analyse large sets of water company data, together with environmental information, to assess compliance against environmental permit conditions.

• Ensure quality and robustness of reported data and provide technical advice to improve data quality and processes in the future.

• Manage and deliver tasks to a high standard and within tight deadlines.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to identify innovative solutions that support an evidence-led approach to Water Regulation.

• Embed new processes and tools within the business ensuring feedback and continuous development to meet changing needs.

With the growing availability of big data in the Water Industry, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant business impact in a high-profile area.

You’ll have an incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll support you to find a role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.

The team

You will join the Digital Innovation and Regulation Team in Water Regulation, part of the National Environment and Business (E&B) directorate.

We currently play a central role in shaping and delivering the Environment Agency’s data and evidence led approach to regulating Water Companies.

In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.

Experience/skills required

• Experience leading innovative data initiatives from inception to completion, to improve business processes and performance.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines through effective collaboration.

• Experience managing and analysing large datasets using tools like R, Python, FME, ArcGIS, and the Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps).

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to work with stakeholders

• Ability to ensure data quality and compliance with relevant data governance standards.

• Able to work as part of a team, sharing skillsets to build resilience and ensuring processes are documented.

Desirable

• Experience of Microsoft Synapse and Fabric

• Experience in implementing best coding practices, including adherence to standard code style, use of functions, control flow, version control, and comprehensive code testing and documentation.

• Experience of collaborating within an agile team, sprint planning, peer reviews, and retrospectives to deliver high-quality, iterative data solutions.