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We encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates
At DfE, we are proud of the commitment we make to diversity and inclusion and of the progress we have made. We have active & vibrant staff networks, special leave policies and workplace adjustments put in place for those who need them. We are continuing to build a diverse DfE, in an inclusive environment which nurtures and realises potential in all, at all levels.
Equality and Diversity – Department for Education
Data is integral to achieving this vision and the roles on offer are part of the Data Directorate within DFE. As a directorate, we provide a full range of data sourcing, management, governance, sharing, statistics and visualisation capabilities and products to users across DFE, the education sector, cross-government and citizens. We are seeking high capability Senior Data Engineers to help us achieve our vision.
The department has a complex set of data interactions in both legacy technologies and emerging requirements for modern cloud-based approaches, and this role will be a key enabler to support development, deployment and servicing of re-producible pipelines and will work closely with other key roles within and across multi-functional data product squads to achieve that aim.
The Engineering Division sits at the heart of the Data Directorate and is responsible for the development and implementation of data and digital products and services.
As a Data Analyst you will play a key role in enabling us to continue our journey of embedding a data analysis capability, and enabling data products to be created, that are of high quality, performant and deliver real world value across the educational sector.
Job description
You will be a Data Analyst in one of a number of critical projects ongoing within the DFE.
Your main responsibilities will be to support the establishment of a new data analyst capability within the division, as well as work directly within projects, establishing yourself as an SME for the data products you are working with and ensuring they are of known quality and understanding .
You will:
- Be the data analyst within an assigned data product team, driving out insight and working with permanent and contractor data analysts.
- Conduct source data profiling and analysis that meets the user needs and requirements for critical data products.
- You will be responsible for the creation, ownership and iteration of data product specification documentations, and ensuring that it enables users to fully understand the data they access.
- You will support the creation of relevant documentation for the data products within your remit.
- You will support the drive to implement a data quality approach within the data product space, by helping establish a data analysis framework.
- You will support collaboration with data engineers, and data architects to identify opportunities for process improvements, recommend system modifications, and develop policies for data governance.
- You will build and maintain relationships with group portfolios in the DfE and the domain experts across the data landscape to foster partnership working and an inclusive approach to data analysis.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Data management, quality assurance, validation and linkage.
- Data visualisation, modelling, cleansing and enrichment.
- Logical and creative thinking.
- Statistical methods and data analysis.
- Demonstrable skills and/or experience in coding languages such as T-SQL, python, etc. and working with cloud based tooling such as Databricks in azure or AWS environments.
Desirable criteria
- Relevant qualifications in the data management/data analysis field, i.e. DAMA, ITIL.
Desirable criteria will only be assessed in the event of a tie break situation to make an informed decision.
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Demonstrable skills and/or experience in coding languages such as T-SQL, python, etc. and working with cloud based tooling such as databricks in azure or AWS environments.
Benefits
Applicants currently holding a permanent post in the Civil Service should note that, if successful, their salary on appointment would be determined by the Departments transfer / promotion policies.
As a member of the DfE, you will be entitled to join the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme, which many experts agree is one of the most generous in the UK, with an average employer contribution of 27%.
You will have 25 days leave, increasing by 1 day every year to a maximum of 30 days after five years service. In addition, all staff receive the King’s Birthday privilege holiday and 8 days bank and public holidays.
We offer flexible working arrangements, such as job sharing, term-time working, flexi-time and compressed hours.
Most DfE employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending at least 60% of their time in an office or work setting. Changes to these working arrangements are available in exceptional circumstances but must be agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the role.
Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DfE, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered.
As an organisation, which exists to support education and lifelong learning, we offer our staff excellent professional development opportunities.
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Selection process details
Application
To apply for this role, you will be required to provide a CV and Statement of Suitability (statement max word count 750 words). You will be assessed on your experience and technical skills through the CV and Statement of Suitability. Please align these to the essential criteria in the Person specification section.
Interview
At interview you will be assessed on your experience through the essential criteria, technical skills and the following behaviour.
- Communicating and influencing.
You will also be asked to give a presentation aimed at demonstrating your experience. Further details of this will be given to candidates prior to interview.
Other Information
We reserve the right to raise the minimum pass mark in the event of a high volume or strong field of candidates.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location options provided and not from overseas.
The government is committed to supporting apprenticeships, enabling people to learn and progress in a role whilst earning. We want to monitor the number of people who have completed apprenticeships who are now applying to progress further in their career and are asking this question to all candidates, on all vacancies. You will be asked a question as part of the application process about any previous apprenticeships you have completed. Your response to this question will not affect your application and it is not a requirement of the role to have completed a previous apprenticeship.
DfE cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. DfE holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Department of Education of your intention by emailing Pre-Employment.Checks.DFE@education.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
Department for Education do not cover the cost of travel to your interview/assessment unless otherwise stated.
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Candidates will be posted in merit order based upon location preference. Where more than one location is advertised you will be asked to state your preferred location.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
Terms and conditions of candidates transferring from ALBs and NDPBs
Bodies that are not accredited by the Civil Service Commission and are not able to advertise at Across Government on Civil Service jobs will be treated as external new starters and will come into DfE on modernised terms and conditions with a salary at the band minimum.
Bodies that are accredited by the Civil Service Commission but do not have civil service status will be offered modernised terms and will not have continuous service recognised for leave or sickness benefits. Salaries should be offered at band minimum, but there is some flexibility where this would cause a detriment to the individual.
Bodies that are accredited by the Civil Service Commission and do have Civil Service status will be treated as OGD transfers. Staff appointed on lateral transfer will move on to pre-modernised DfE terms (unless they were on modernised terms in their previous organisation). Staff appointed on promotion will move on to modernised DfE terms. Staff will transfer over on their existing salary (on lateral transfer) and any pay above the DfE pay band maximum will be paid as a mark time allowance. Staff moving on promotion will have their salaries calculated using the principles set out in the attached OGD transfer supplementary information.
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. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Department of Education via centralrecruitment.operations@education.gov.uk soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Any move to Department for Education (DfE) will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Job contact :
- Name : Neil Taylor
- Email : Neil.taylor@education.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : AdvertsRecruitment.DFE@education.gov.uk
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