Data Analyst

Do you enjoy delivering projects, bringing together and analysing multiple sources of data and information to understand delivery positions, interpreting data and management information (MI) and working with a broad range of stakeholders? If so, this role may be right for you, and we would love to hear from you!APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.This is an exciting opportunity to join the Data Insights Team as a Higher Executive Officer (HEO). You will play a key role in supporting the Agency's Vision, Mission and strategic objectives by overseeing service delivery, implementing policies and procedures, and ensuring effective team management.You will work with senior leaders across APHA's Data & Information Unit to transform how the Agency uses data to understand activity and performance. This includes collaborating with specialists and IT professionals to modernise data collection, sharing and usage, enabling the production of agency-wide performance and scorecard MI reports with meaningful insights and visualisations.Using your expertise, you will help ensure the Agency uses the right data in the right way, strengthening analytical capability across APHA. You will provide organisation-wide expertise in data analysis, insight and intelligence, and proactively identify opportunities where data can add value and support evidence-based decision making.You will work within an Azure-hosted medallion data architecture to transform, combine and exploit complex datasets, delivering descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and preparing semantic data models for BI Developers.Key ResponsibilitiesData AnalysisPrepare, produce and analyse high-quality, accurate and timely data models that inform decision making.Develop and maintain processes and standards to track, analyse and prepare data for reporting, identifying issues and opportunities early.Use robust data modelling to support operational, scientific and policy decisions, informing short- and medium-term planning.Ensure the right data is available at the right time and in the right format across all agreed areas of responsibility.Stakeholder EngagementWork with stakeholders and Senior Data Analysts to understand data needs and translate them into effective data structures and analytical solutions.Support the development and delivery of engagement and communication plans.Communicate analysis clearly and with impact, building strong working relationships with senior policy, operational, scientific and delivery colleagues.Continuous ImprovementLead work to enhance data modelling and analysis processes.Promote and adopt new systems, processes and ways of working, ensuring alignment across APHA and the wider Defra group.Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement to enhance service delivery.Apply continuous improvement methodologies in day-to-day work.J-18808-Ljbffr