Department: Home Office – Digital Data and Technology (DDaT)
Location: Croydon, Liverpool, Manchester, Southport
Application Deadline: 11:55 pm on Thursday 20th February 2025
Salary: £44,720 – £52,130 (Additional allowance up to £12,680, subject to assessment)
Pension: Civil Service Pension with 28.97% employer contribution
Contract Type: Permanent
Grade: Senior Executive Officer
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Number of Positions Available: 1
About the Role
The Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) profession at the Home Office is responsible for designing, building, and running technology services that support UK security, including visa applications, passports, policing, counter-terrorism, and border protection.
The End User Compute and Collaboration (EUCC) team specializes in Microsoft 365 solutions, developing and implementing tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platform, and Office applications.
In this role, the Senior Data Analyst will identify and deliver new and existing data sources, develop ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and collaborate with various teams to implement the data strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, organize, and analyze data to provide business insights.
- Develop data models and ETL processes for analytics.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, and accuracy.
- Utilize Power BI, SQL, Python, or R for data analysis and visualization.
- Summarize and present data analysis results to senior stakeholders.
- Identify trends and patterns in data through advanced analytical techniques.
- Mentor and manage junior Data Analysts, building team capability.
- Work with Microsoft 365 tools to develop analytics for end users.
- Understand and work with API applications and functions.
Essential Criteria
- Experience in data analysis techniques, including network analysis, data matching, and text analytics.
- Strong understanding of data sources, data structures, and data storage.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for data processing and analysis.
- Ability to create and present data visualizations using Power BI or similar tools.
- Experience leading a team to design and deliver analytics solutions.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Technical Skills (SFIA Framework)
Applicants will be assessed against the SFIA (Skills for the Information Age) framework at Level 3 for the following skills:
- Innovation (INOV)
- Quality Assurance (QUAS)
- Programming/Software Development (PROG)
- Data Modelling and Design (DTAN)
- Analytics (INAN)
- Stakeholder Management (RLMT)
For more details, refer to the SFIA website: SFIA Framework
Behaviours Assessed
Candidates will be evaluated on the following Civil Service Behaviours:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days) plus 8 public holidays and 1 day for the King’s Birthday.
- Flexible working options (Full-time, compressed hours, job sharing).
- Hybrid work model (minimum 60% office-based working required).
- Funded training and development, including technical and professional accreditations.
- Annual capability allowance, subject to review.
- Enhanced parental leave schemes.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
For full details, refer to: Home Office Employee Benefits
Application Process
Stage 1: Application
- Submit a CV detailing job history, qualifications, and skills.
- Submit a Personal Statement (maximum 1000 words) addressing the Essential Criteria.
- Use STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) in examples.
- Do not include identifying information (e.g., name, age, education institution).
- Plagiarism or AI-generated content will result in disqualification.
Stage 2: Sift
- Applications will be reviewed based on the CV and Personal Statement.
- Initial sift may focus on Essential Criteria in case of a high number of applications.
Stage 3: Interview
- Conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams (Week commencing 10th March 2025).
- Candidates need a laptop with webcam and stable internet.
- Interviews will assess Technical Skills (SFIA) and Civil Service Behaviours.
Additional Information
Security Clearance
- Security Check (SC) clearance required.
- Candidates must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years to meet security vetting requirements.
- A criminal record check will be conducted.
Nationality Requirements
- Open to UK nationals and eligible Commonwealth, EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals.
- Candidates must have indefinite leave to remain, pre-settled, or settled status.
Visa Sponsorship
- The Home Office does NOT sponsor work visas for this role.
Reserve List
- Successful candidates may be placed on a 12-month reserve list for similar future vacancies.
Equal Opportunities
The Home Office values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and LGBT+ candidates. The department is a Disability Confident Leader and a Social Mobility Foundation Top 75 Employer.
Reasonable Adjustments
- Adjustments are available for candidates with disabilities (e.g., wheelchair access, sign language interpreters).
- Contact HOrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk to discuss accessibility needs.
For full details, visit: Home Office Careers
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