Data Analyst - COMAH - 30698
Hybrid
Owston Ferry, United Kingdom
Full Time
14-04-2025
Job Specifications
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 and be able to plan and monitor your workloads to fit with priorities. You will have excellent communications and networking skills.
You will work to embed COMAH tools into EA systems, assist in retrieving data and information from external sources and store appropriately, in line with EA Records Management policy.
Specifically, you will produce visualisations and reliable analyses of data and management information to assist Senior Advisors and Operational teams to ensure effective delivery of the COMAH programme. You will collaborate with Operational teams in the EA and other COMAH regulators, including the HSE to support decision making and good practice.
You’ll have an inclusive incident management objective in your development plan. We’ll help you find a role to suit your needs. Appropriate training will be given.
The team
You will join our Energy & COMAH Team, in the Environment and Business (E&B) Directorate.
We are a dispersed team and work with a wide range of technical and project teams across the country.
We inform and deliver the Government's key environmental objectives: Using evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation we influence policy and legislation, facilitate, and enhance integrated delivery and, by building trust in the Environment Agency, secure resources to do more for the environment.
Experience/skills Required
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced data analyst who understands the data life cycle, collecting, processing, analysing and producing dashboards and visualisations to support programme management and decision making.
Your experience and skills will demonstrate:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and be logical and creative.
Applied experience with Power BI and in creating usable data science solutions.
Excellent data visualisation skills and the ability to interpret stakeholder requirements to produce reliable programme dashboards.
Capabilities to innovate new methods to present programme data including income, time recording and KPI information in a clear and compelling way
The ability to optimise existing COMAH programme management tools
Experience of working with others and the ability to support operational teams
Contact and additional information
You will have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible / hybrid. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel. Some travel and overnights may be required.
Security clearance will be required for this role, where UK residency of 5 years is needed. Currently we are not able to support or sponsor visa applications.
Please read the Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact Charlotte.Sholl@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post
Length of contract
Up to 12 months
Competence 1
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Description
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Provide a specific example of when you have identified and delivered a solution to a problem by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives, and taking sound and timely decisions.
Competence 2
Data and Information Management
Description
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Provide a specific example when you were responsible for managing and analysing a complex dataset. What steps did you take to ensure the accuracy, consistency and security of the data and how did your work support decision making or improve outcomes?
Competence 3
Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Provide a specific example of when you have used data or management information and communicated it in an easy to understand and engaging way. Explain how you considered the needs of your audience, decided on the appropriate communication method and style, conveyed the information and ideas clearly and accurately, anticipated reactions and questions and checked the information had been understood.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
About the Company
We are the Environment Agency. We are the biggest and most wide-ranging environmental regulator in Europe. We work with businesses and communities to protect and improve the environment, for people and wildlife. And the need for our work is becoming ever more important. We protect and improve the environment across England to: • reduce the risks to people and properties from flooding • help businesses and communities adapt to climate change • reduce pressures on biodiversity • help businesses to make sure they don’t harm ... Know more
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