Data Development & Support Analyst

The salary for this role is £40,000 to £45,000

Are you a seasoned data analyst ready to take on a thrilling new challenge?

Do you possess in-depth expertise in data collection, analysis, and reporting within an Azure environment?

Can you confidently build robust partnerships with stakeholders to provide valuable insights and effective solutions?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At Livestock Information (LI) Ltd, our mission is to be an outstanding service provider of livestock data, empowering government, industry, and farmers to effectively manage disease and infection control, whilst enhancing productivity and innovation in agriculture. To achieve this, we need great people, who share in our values.

As a Data Developer & Support Analyst at LI, you will sit in the team that ensures the latest data is loaded from various sources into our Azure Data Lake and Date Warehouse, which is then updated in Power BI Reports.

In this role, you'll explore creative strategies to continually enhance the data ingestion process, focusing on improving robustness, boosting performance, and ensuring comprehensive monitoring.

You will also play a crucial role in upholding essential security protocols and adhering to Data Governance policies, utilising the cutting-edge tools available within the Azure Stack and Databricks’ data intelligence platform.

Collaboration is vital in this position, as you'll engage with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of critical agricultural market insights and support impactful solutions.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and maintaining consistent data collection and reporting processes that:   
• Maximising the use of the software available  
• Producing high quality and accurate information.   
• Complying with Data Protection Act and security and confidentiality rules.  
• Supporting LI’s users to ensure they have an efficient and reliable data service.  
• Using Azure DevOps Pipelines to build, test and deploy code to different environments.  
• Actively investigating ways of utilising the Azure stack and Databricks to present data in clear, concise, and innovative ways and using this knowledge to benefit both internal and external stakeholders.  
• Developing innovative reporting solutions that will increase the value of the data delivered by statutory bodies or industry.  
• Working closely with stakeholders to ensure clear and valuable information is developed and supported to allow value to be gained from LI’s data and data that may sit outside the organisation.  
• Keeping abreast of appropriate industry and technological developments and applying to LI’s technical capability  
• Working closely with Business Analysts and Data Engineers to develop innovative solutions and develop and enhance those already in existence.  
• Training and developing other team members and users in the use of BI Software and coach individuals on how to deliver innovative solutions.  
• Carrying out vigorous testing and quality assurance to ensure any improvements to existing systems or new systems produce accurate information that is of high quality  
• Working within an agile environment, be flexible and proactive.  
• Undertaking any other duties as required to assist with the operational priorities of the Data team.

Requirements

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Considerable experience querying databases using SQL  
• Good knowledge of Databricks and Python  
• Experience of creating reporting or analysis solutions using Power BI  
• Experience of Data Ingestion processes and data warehousing  
• Good working knowledge of the Azure Cloud Platform  
• Experience of working in Agile environments and SCRUM teams  
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to identify the finer points
• Brilliant communication skills and exceptional organisational skills

Benefits

As an LI employee, you will be entitled to our company benefits which include:

• A fully remote and flexible working set up
• 33 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• 4 x annual salary Life Assurance
• Market leading pension scheme through Legal & General
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Excellent learning, training, and career development opportunities
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued

Application and Interview Process

To apply for this role, you will need to submit a CV and answer some pre-screening questions.

The interview and assessment process for this role will involve a telephone interview with our Talent Team, followed by a first stage and a final stage interview. Interviews will be conducted either remotely via MS Teams or face to face.

If we need to make a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, please contact us as soon as possible by emailing talent@livestockinformation.org.uk before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Values

We approach our work with TACT; we are Transparent, Accountable, Committed and we work as a Team.

We are transparent together, embracing honesty and building trust. We are accountable to the industry and strive for the best possible solutions for the communities we serve. We drive change with passion, commitment and enthusiasm to deliver a great service to the livestock industry. We work kindly and cohesively which allows us to support each other in our personal and strategic goals.

Diversity statement

At Livestock Information, we value diversity and believe that every individual brings different strengths. We understand that not everyone may possess every single skill outlined in this job description, but if you believe you have a solid skill set that enables you to excel in this position then we really encourage you to apply.

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in a fair and open manner or if you are dis-satisfied with any of your interactions during the recruitment process and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact our Talent team via email: talent@livestockinformation.org.uk

Disclaimer 

Livestock Information Ltd. cannot sponsor work visas at this time.

Livestock Information Ltd. Does not discriminate based on race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

 Livestock Information Ltd. Does not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited CV’s not originating directly from a candidate and sent to Livestock Information Ltd or any Livestock Information Ltd employees, including unsolicited CVs sent to a Livestock Information Ltd mailing address or email address, are rejected. Livestock Information Ltd will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited CV. Livestock Information Ltd considers any candidate for whom the recruiter has submitted an unsolicited CV referred by the company free of any fees.