Data Insights Product Analyst

Are you passionate about using innovative data tools and techniques to deliver meaningful analysis?, As a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) within the Data Insights team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the Agency’s vision, mission and strategic objectives. You will provide oversight and support for the delivery of service and projects within your area of responsibility, ensuring effective implementation of policies, operational procedures and the management of teams., You will apply your expertise in data analysis and insight to strengthen APHA’s analytical capability, identify opportunities for data-driven improvement and support informed decision-making. The role involves working closely with stakeholders across APHA and Defra to understand data and reporting requirements, maintain effective data processes, and support the development of accessible, automated reporting.

If you enjoy delivering projects, analysing data and working with a wide range of stakeholders, this role will be right for you.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leadership and Delivery

Provide day-to-day management within the Data Insights team, coordinating work across functions or geographic locations as required to ensure delivery aligns with the Agency’s strategic objectives.

Data Analysis, Reporting and Insight

Develop, analyse and deliver high-quality, accurate and timely data, intelligence and management information to support operational, scientific and policy decision-making and short- to medium-term planning. Coordinate agency-wide performance reporting to ensure data is available in the right format, at the right time, to support agreed responsibilities and programmes of work.

Data Standards, Systems and Continuous Improvement

Establish and maintain effective data processes and standards, ensuring performance information is accurate, consistent and aligned across qualitative and quantitative reporting. Lead continuous improvement of data analysis processes and dashboards, promoting the adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working, and ensuring consistency across APHA and the wider Defra group where appropriate. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery, applying continuous improvement practices.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively across teams and professions to achieve shared objectives. Communicate analysis clearly and effectively to support senior policy, operational, scientific and delivery colleagues., In return for your dedication, we will support your ongoing personal development through appropriate training. Inclusion, support and the development of our people matter to us. We aim to support the career and personal wellbeing of everyone in APHA., We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Knowledge of DAX coding.
• Types of tables within semantic models.
• Filters in data models., * A CV submitted through an on-line tool accessed through the Civil Service Jobsite; there is no requirement to upload your personal CV.
• A 750-word Personal Statement.
• A Behaviour statement of 250-words for the lead behaviour, Changing and Improving, following the Behaviour criteria outlined in the Success Profiles: Civil Service behaviours - GOV.UK framework for HEO positions.

CV Guidance

Your CV should consist of your career history, including any key achievements and your main responsibilities in each role and be no longer than 2 pages. Your CV will be used to provide further context on your Personal Statement and scored against the essential criteria.

Personal Statement Guidance

When completing your Personal Statement, please read and understand the Person Specification thoroughly, as this is what your written evidence will be assessed against. Please ensure you evidence the key personal qualities and experiences that align with the criteria. Consider the Person Specification and look to demonstrate how your previous experience may align with the expectations and be applicable to the role. The written evidence you provide must relate to your own experiences. Your layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc.

We encourage you to use the full 750-word allowance of the Personal Statement but not to exceed.

You may choose to address each criteria separately, however, one narrative example may cover and evidence several criteria.

Should a high volume of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the Lead Behaviour Statement.

Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift and/or progressed straight to interview.

Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.

For further guidance and information on how to construct your application (CV, Personal Statement and Behaviours), you are encouraged to visit the Civil Service Careers website. How to write your CV , Civil Service Careers

Stage 2

Preparing for the interview

During the interview you will be assessed based on: (list interview assessment below)

• The Behaviours specified in the Job Advert, following the Behaviour criteria outlined in the Success Profiles: Civil Service behaviours - GOV.UK framework for HEO positions.
• The Technical Skill outlined in the advert following the Success Profiles: Technical - GOV.UK framework.
• A selection of Strength based questions related to the role requirements. Following the Success Profiles: Strengths - GOV.UK framework. There is no expectation or requirement for you to prepare for the strengths-based questions in advance of the interview, though you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on what you enjoy doing and what you do well.
• Your previous experiences relevant to the role requirements outlined in the advert following the Success Profiles: Experience - GOV.UK framework.

If you are selected for interview, you will receive an electronic notification to your Civil Service Jobs account.

Upon receiving the interview invitation, please log into the system to schedule your interview slot in advance.

Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams, and a link will be provided in your interview invitation.

The interview

The interview will follow a blended approach and will last approximately 60 minutes.

A blended interview aims to be more of a conversation at interview, offering a more inclusive approach.

The Strength and Behaviour based questioning explores what the candidate can and has done, but also their potential.

Behavioural questions will explore what you have done in previous jobs or experiences as well as what you have achieved and/or learned., Where the location is ‘National’ the successful appointee should discuss and agree an appropriate contractual location in line with both Defra’s location policy and site capacity, prior to proceeding with pre-employment processes.

The agreed amount of time spent at a workplace for this post will reflect the requirement for Civil Servants to spend at least 60% of their working time in an organisation workplace with the option to work the remaining time flexibly from home. Working time spent at a workplace may include time spent at other organisation allocations including field-based operational locations, together with supplier, customer or partner locations. This is a non-contractual agreement which is consistent with common Civil Service expectations. Travel costs to non-contractual workplaces will be subject to departmental travel and subsistence policies.

Travel costs to contractual workplaces are the responsibility of the employee. The successful candidate is required to carry out all their duties from a UK location and cannot do so from an overseas location at any time.

Defra includes the core department, APHA, RPA, Cefas and VMD.

Reasonable Adjustment

If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes., * 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

Do you have experience in SQL?, * Proven experience in data analysis roles, developing, preparing and analysing data to deliver robust, scalable data models and dashboards that support management information, inform decision-making and drive positive outcomes.

• Strong technical expertise in data transformation and analytics tools, including Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI and Power Automate), Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, and coding skills in DAX, SQL, M and Python; experienced in reviewing and improving systems, processes and ways of working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, influence senior leaders on complex or contentious issues, and translate technical insights into clear guidance for non-technical audiences.
• Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability and sound judgement, able to deliver high-quality results efficiently in fast-paced, complex environments.
• Strong working knowledge of modern data architectures (including medallion architectures and data pipelines), reporting software (e.g. Power BI), and best practice in the design and implementation of semantic data models in large, complex organisations.
• Proficient in data analysis and visualisation, with experience applying data tools and communicating insights effectively to diverse audiences.

Learning and Development, Educated to Higher National Certificate level (Level 4 data apprenticeship or equivalent qualification), * Changing and Improving

• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace, This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills., Please take note that Defra does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship., Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Pulled from the full job description

• Childcare
• Annual leave
• Employee discount
• Company pension, Alongside your salary of £34,765, Animal and Plant Health Agency contributes £10,071 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Further benefits offered also include:

• A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
• An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities tailored to your role.
• Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
• Staff bonuses and recognition, salary sacrifice benefit options, and an employee discount scheme.
• Making it work for you - With so many flexible options, most people can find a work schedule to suit their circumstances., New entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band.

Bristol, Cardiff, Carlisle, Carmarthen, Crewe, Exeter, Itchen Abbas (Winchester), Leicester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Perth, Preston, York. The agreed amount of time spent at a workplace for this post will reflect the requirement for Civil Servants to spend at least 60% of their working time in an organisation workplace with the option to work the remaining time flexibly from home., 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.