JOB SUMMARY

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a unique organisation at the heart of Government.
We are seeking an ambitious, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about data quality and governance, and who will support high standards in data management practices.
Join our friendly team who are committed to ensuring data is accurate, consistent, and well-governed to facilitate effective decision-making across Government.
The Analytics Engineer contributes significantly to supporting data governance frameworks, ensuring the integrity, stewardship, and compliance of data within the Commercial and Grants functions. This involves enhancing data processes, collaborating with data owners, and promoting good governance practices throughout the data lifecycle.
This role requires a professional with a solid understanding of data quality principles and governance frameworks, possessing the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The GCG Data & Analytical Services team provides analytical support to both the Government Grants Management Function (GGMF) and the Government Commercial Function (GCF). We are involved in a broad range of projects, including publishing official statistics, developing governance frameworks, and improving data quality across the Commercial and Grants functions.
This role supports our Data Quality and Governance pillar, helping to embed robust data standards and ensure high levels of trust in the data used to drive decision-making across government.
The responsibilities of this role include:

QUALIFICATIONS

Degree minimum of 2:1 in a numerate discipline

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Knowledge of assessing data quality

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• 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

Further information on nationality requirements

Analytical
Architecture and Data
Digital
Information Technology
Operational Research
Statistics