Data Management Officer - 29800

Data Management Officer - 29800 Number of jobs available   1 Region   National City/Town   Various Grade   Staff Grade 4 Post Type   Permanent Role Type   Architecture and Data, Knowledge & Information Management, Project Delivery Working Pattern   Full Time Salary Minimum   £33,000 Closing Date:  

18/11/2024, 23:55 hours

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Converted File Candidate Pack - 29800.docx.pdf – 716KB Opens in a new window Security checks level   Basic Check Job description   At the Environment Agency we aspire for inclusivity to thrive in our workforce. We embrace equal opportunities and flexible work arrangements, ensuring everyone can contribute and succeed.

It's an exciting time for our data and digital services. The focus has never been higher - Data and digital underpin every choice we make on protecting and improving the environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Data Management Officer to join our team and support us to improve the organisation’s data management approach. Reporting to the Data Standards Lead in the Data Management Team, you will have a varied role which includes supporting our project delivery, producing and maintaining engagement materials and tools, and engaging with the development of data standards through research and business engagement.
You will take a proactive and organised approach to work and have a flexible attitude which allows you to embrace the diversity of this role.
You will:
• Provide support for our project delivery process, producing and managing relevant documentation
• Produce and maintain engagement materials and tools to ensure they meet the needs of our customers
• Provide timely responses to requests and enquiries, focussed mainly on our data management services
• Support our customers by better understanding their business area, along with their data requirements and restrictions
• Undertake analysis of datasets to support identification of issues and potential improvements
• Support the development of data standards through research and business engagement
This role will suit an individual with experience in managing and understanding data, who is looking to develop their skills in data management, engagement, project delivery and business analysis within an organisation with complex and varied data. You will be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills and be looking for the opportunity to develop your experience and career. The team   The Data Management team is part of the Data and Information department, within the Strategy, Transformation and Assurance directorate. We are experts in data management, integration, architecture, standards and quality. We work with the business to provide services, leadership and best practice to improve ways of working, deliver efficiencies and improve confidence in data and decision making. This role will help us build this capability to better deliver for the business when they need support. Experience/skills required   You can show:
• Good organisational skills/discipline and the ability to plan, track, deliver and evaluate work
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a larger, cross-functional/multidisciplinary team
• Ability to support working groups and organise/facilitate effective meetings.
• Good problem-solving skills, supporting an ability to make proportionate, evidence-based decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and can build effective stakeholder relationships. An ability to convey information to technical and non-technical audiences alike
• Experience in the effective use of SharePoint and Office 365
• An understanding of data management principles and techniques
• Experience of data integration, analysis and reporting tools, such as FME, Power Apps, Power BI etc. would be an advantage. Contact and additional information   Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. Everyone joining us is required to undertake training and participate. Please see the candidate pack for more information

Security clearance will be required for this role, where UK residency of 5 years is needed. Currently we are not able to support/sponsor visa applications.

Much of the team is Bristol based; other locations may be considered. You will have a formal base at one of our offices, with the ability to hybrid with home working. Some travel will be required to attend meetings. You should be comfortable connecting to others remotely via Teams, Outlook etc.

Interviews are likely to be held on Teams in early to mid-December. Contact Becky Russell (rebecca.russell@enviroment-agency.gov.uk) to discuss the role. Competence 1   Achieves Results Description   Description: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets.
Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.

Please provide an example of when you have achieved a successful outcome. Please detail how you took personal responsibility to enable this to be achieved and what tools and techniques you used to keep the work on track Competence 2   Communicates Effectively Description   Description: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.

Please provide an example of how you have identified and communicated key messages to stakeholders from a project you have worked on. Competence 3   Data and Information Management Description   Description: Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes

Please describe a time when you identified a problem with data and/or a data management process. What actions did you take to make an improvement? 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.