Head of Business analysis and Data Management

As the Head of Business Analysis and Data Management, it will be your responsibility to deliver the HMCG Operational Business Analysis and Data Management function and be accountable for HMCG data collection, analysis, visualisation, and reporting which supports business decision making at a strategic and operational level.

This role will be required to interact and communicate with internal and external stakeholders and will be able to make connections to source data that may not readily accessible. This role requires excellent written and verbal skills and ability to be able to articulate findings in a logical and structured manner.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Contribute to and understand the strategic and operational requirements of HMCG, stakeholders, and partners for all data and analytical needs.
• Create, design, and maintain HMCG operational databases and data recording tools.
• Conduct HMCG operational data analysis to inform HMCG operational procedures and strategic direction.
• Present and explain statistical analyses in core analytical reports to strategic management, the Office of the Chief Executive, and Ministers.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Delivering at Pace

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing, At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:
• Behaviours –

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Changing & Improving
• Communicating & Influencing, As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., All External applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:

Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour

Threats or acts of violence

Illegal activity or substance misuse

Sexually explicit material

Extremist views or affiliations

Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public.

Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. It’s not about judging your personality or lifestyle—it’s about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture.

If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail what’s being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly.

Feedback Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment., * UK nationals

• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service, If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply Review for Maritime and Coastguard Agency Review for Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Southampton, ENG Review for Head Of Data at Maritime and Coastguard Agency Review for Head Of Data at Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Southampton, ENG Salaries for Maritime and Coastguard Agency Salaries for Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Southampton, ENG Salaries for Head Of Data at Maritime and Coastguard Agency Salaries for Head Of Data at Maritime and Coastguard Agency, Southampton, ENG Salaries for Head Of Data

Can you work autonomously with a different challenge every day?

Do you enjoy driving, shaping and creating new ways of working

Have you experience of working with a variety of stakeholders at all levels?, * A valid passport for international travel

• A full UK driving license, To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
• Previous experience in analysing and manipulating complex datasets using Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar analytical
• Previous experience in producing analytical reports and presenting findings
• Previous experience in research and analysis techniques

Additional Information

Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation., * Communicating & Influencing

Experience – you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (750 -word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following:

• Previous experience in analysing and manipulating complex datasets using Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar analytical
• Previous experience in producing analytical reports and presenting findings
• Previous experience in research and analysis techniques, + Previous experience in analysing and manipulating complex datasets using Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar analytical

• Previous experience in producing analytical reports and presenting findings

You will also be required to create and deliver a presentation to assess the Behaviour - Delivering at Pace. Guidance will be provided if you are invited to interview., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Alongside your salary of £57,515, Maritime and Coastguard Agency contributes £16,662 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies .

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea. Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas. Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do. We welcome applications from all communities, and we don’t discriminate against any identity. We’re interested to hear from you, regardless of your background. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at: Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Department for Transport Careers