Head of Data & Analysis Team Operations

Rural Payments Agency; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency for rural aid in England seeks a candidate to lead operational data teams and communicate complex information to stakeholders. This role is pivotal in overseeing and enhancing data services for rural communities and agriculture. Ideal candidates are passionate about data-centric approaches and supporting the farming industry. Join us to help shape the future of rural development with dedicated efforts and significant contributions.

Responsibilities

• Lead RPA's operational data, MI and assumptions teams.
• Communicate complex information to senior stakeholders.
• Develop efficient approaches to data provision.
• Ensure alignment with best practices in data reporting.

Job description

• Lead RPA's operational data, MI and assumptions teams across RPA's internal and customer facing activities ensuring delivery of timely, high-quality output, including when under significant time pressure
• Be responsible for communicating the complex information produced by RPA's data teams to senior stakeholders in a clear and timely manner whilst providing an accurate assessment of analytical assurance
• Develop and embed efficient and vfm approaches to data provision and analysis
• Ensure alignment with best practice in data provision, reporting and analysis e.g. the AQuA Book and the Macpherson Review of Quality Assurance of Analytical Models in government

Disability Confident

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Are you passionate about supporting our food and farming industry, and helping rural communities create a better place to live? Join the Rural Payments agency and be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to administering direct aid and rural development payments of over £2 billion annually to farmers and rural businesses in England. We are committed to world class farming and land management for the environment, food, and rural resilience. Further information can be found on the Rural Payments Agency website here: rpa.gov.uk With access to big, complex data from across the agricultural sector, this role will lead the operational data teams in RPA to oversee reporting and analysis, servicing both the Agency and wider Defra's data requirements. This is an exciting period of change for RPA's data teams as the Agency moves towards a data-centric approach to delivery. Leading teams of data analysts, MI and assumptions specialists, you will need to work closely with colleagues across RPA, Defra and wider government to ensure RPA is able to provide a high-quality data service. Specifically, the role will