Data analyst

Environment Agency; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled data analyst to join their Energy & COMAH Team. In this flexible role, you will leverage your data analytical skills to support the Control of Major Accident Hazards programme. Your expertise in data visualization and Power BI will be crucial in producing reliable dashboards and analyses that aid decision-making. Collaborating with various teams within the agency and other regulators, you will play a vital role in delivering environmental policies and initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with data lifecycle: collecting, processing, and analyzing data.
• Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Embed COMAH tools into EA systems and assist in data retrieval.
• Produce visualizations and analyses to support operational teams.

Skills

Data Analysis

Power BI

Data Visualization

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone and having a workforce which reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from all candidates with the required skills, UK residency requirements, and experience for the role, and welcome flexible working patterns.

This role is within the Environment Agency’s Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) programme and requires excellent data analytical skills. You will be self-motivated, able to plan and monitor your workload to fit with priorities, and possess excellent communication and networking skills.

You will work to embed COMAH tools into EA systems, assist in retrieving data from external sources, and store it in line with EA Records Management policy. You will produce visualisations and reliable data analyses to support Senior Advisors and Operational teams, ensuring effective delivery of the COMAH programme. Collaboration with operational teams within EA and other regulators, including HSE, is essential.

The team: You will join our Energy & COMAH Team in the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate. We operate as a dispersed team across the country, working with various technical and project teams. Our objectives include informing and delivering environmental policies, influencing legislation, facilitating delivery, and building trust to secure resources for environmental initiatives.

Experience/Skills Required

We seek an enthusiastic and experienced data analyst familiar with the data lifecycle, including collecting, processing, analysing, and creating dashboards and visualisations to support programme management and decision-making. Your skills should include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with logical and creative thinking.
• Applied experience with Power BI and developing data science solutions.
• Excellent data visualisation skills and the ability to interpret stakeholder requirements for reliable dashboards.
• Innovative approaches to presenting programme data, including income, time recording, and KPIs.
• Capability to optimise existing COMAH management tools.
• Experience working collaboratively and supporting operational teams.

Contact and Additional Information

This is a flexible/hybrid role with an EA Office base location. Some travel and overnight stays may be required. Security clearance is necessary, with UK residency of 5 years. We are currently unable to support or sponsor visa applications.

For more information, read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail]. Applications are assessed via competency questions, and interviews will be conducted via MS Teams. We may hold your details for 6 months if you opt for a reserve list, potentially offering an alternative position.

Length of Contract

Up to 12 months

Competencies

1. Takes Decisions and Solves Problems: Describe a situation where you identified and delivered a solution through effective analysis and decision-making.
2. Data and Information Management: Provide an example of managing and analysing a complex dataset, ensuring data accuracy, security, and supporting decision-making.
3. Communicates Effectively: Share an example of communicating data or information clearly and engagingly, tailored to your audience's needs.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, employment does not count as Crown Service. Please check your eligibility for continuous service if applicable. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. We guarantee an interview for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria. For external recruitment, we use government frameworks and cannot engage via direct contact.