Head of Corporate Systems and Analysis


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Details

Reference number

302895

Salary

£50,694 – £61,848
£55,794 – £61,848 (London) £50,694 – £57,654 (National) Terms and conditions apply for internal Civil Servants

Job grade

Grade 7

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

GDS – Business and People Services

Type of role

Analytical
Digital
Strategy

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

Bristol, London, Manchester

Job summary

GDS champions the digital transformation of the UK government so that it works better for everyone. We want to make it simple and easy for people to use government services online, and to make it cheaper and more efficient for government departments to operate their vital services.

You can find out more about what we do by reading the GDS Blog.

The Team

Business and People Services provide the essential services and support that GDS teams need to deliver the government’s digital transformation agenda and make sure everything we do is aligned to our mission. 

The role of Head of Corporate Systems and Analysis is based in the Strategic Planning and Performance Team, which is part of Business Services, and comprises teams covering corporate data, planning, strategy, delivery and economics. This team is a trusted partner, enabling evidence-based decision making, assuring delivery and providing quality services so that GDS is able to effectively and efficiently achieve its objectives. The team develops and maintains a suite of digital products used by GDS teams to record and analyse corporate data sets.

Job description

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Planning and Performance, as Head of Corporate Systems and Analysis you will be responsible for the whole landscape of corporate management information (MI) for GDS, for both data collection and reporting/analysis.

GDS uses bespoke in-house products which the Strategic Planning and Performance Team have developed to facilitate the various corporate processes that support the general running of the business. The Head of Corporate Systems and Analysis will oversee the continued iteration and improvement of that system as it adapts to changing process or business needs based on user feedback. In parallel, they will also design a data and reporting landscape which supports a new governance and reporting cycle being produced for the organisation, with automation and transparency as the priority principles underpinning it.

The role will also own the coordination of the annual business planning process for GDS, designing the most suitable approach with directorates to produce affordable and achievable business plans and advising the senior leadership team on prioritisation, finance and workforce strategy.

Main responsibilities

  • own the production and maintenance of a GDS performance MI and analysis strategy
  • own the system maintenance of the in-house performance information assurance tool
  • support the coordination of planning projects such as annual business planning or Spending Reviews for GDS through the provision of accurate and informative management information, advising on whether they are achievable and based on sound methodologies
  • own the monthly reporting and governance cycle for GDS, utilising data to produce high-quality performance management analyses to inform quality decision-making by the GDS leadership team 
  • management of a team comprising three data analysts and one developer

Person specification

The successful candidate will have strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative manner. They will be experienced in performing high quality data analysis swiftly, drafting papers and advice for a senior audience, and in communicating with stakeholders across a range of seniority levels and professions – adapting their analysis and communication as appropriate. 

It is essential that the successful candidate would be passionate about digital, data and technology – particularly in the development space and how digital products and services are designed – and interested in trends and movements in the digital sector. 

  • the successful candidate would be highly qualified or experienced in data analytics, and have vast demonstrable experience in performing high quality, complex data analysis in a corporate environment
  • experience performing to a high standard in a fast moving, high profile environment
  • experience writing and producing analytical papers/reports for a senior audience
  • experience in presenting their work and findings to a group of stakeholders, using a range of technologies and methods to do so
  • experience of balancing changing priorities and dealing with ambiguity, prioritising resources even where hard choices are required
  • have the ability to work well as part of a team and line manage/coach staff in line with the Brilliant Civil Service values and the Civil Service Leadership Statement
  • experience and/or interest in working with scripts and code, specifically in javascript but other languages too

The benefits of working at GDS

There are many benefits of working at GDS, including:

  • flexible hybrid working with flexi-time and the option to work part-time or condensed hours
  • a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
  • 25 days of annual leave, increasing by a day each year up to a maximum of 30 days
  • an extra day off for The King’s birthday
  • an in-year bonus scheme to recognise high performance
  • career progression and coaching, including a training budget for personal development
  • paid volunteering leave
  • a focus on wellbeing with access to an employee assistance programme
  • job satisfaction from making government services easier to use and more inclusive for people across the UK
  • advances on pay, including for travel season tickets
  • death in service benefits
  • cycle to work scheme and facilities
  • access to children’s holiday play schemes across different locations in central London
  • access to an employee discounts scheme
  • 10 learning days per year
  • volunteering opportunities (5 special leave days per year)
  • access to a suite of learning activities through Civil Service learning

GDS offers hybrid working for all employees. This means that everyone does some working from home and also spends some time in their local office. You’ll agree to your hybrid working arrangement with your line manager in line with your preferences and business needs.

Any move to Government Digital Service from another employer will mean you can no longer access 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

Selection process details

The standard selection process for roles at GDS consists of:

  • a simple application screening process – We only ask for a CV and cover letter of up to 750 words. Important tip – please ensure that your cover letter includes how you meet the skills and experience listed in the “person specification” section above
  • a 60 minute video interview
  • there will be a presentation at interview – full details will be provided to those invited to interview

Depending on how many applications we get, there might also be an extra stage before the video interview, for example a phone interview or a technical exercise.

In the Civil Service, we use Success Profiles to evaluate your skills and ability. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, increases performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. We’ll be assessing your technical abilities, skills, experience and behaviours that are relevant to this role.

For this role we’ll be assessing you against the following Civil Service Behaviours: 

Candidates that do not pass the interview but have demonstrated an acceptable standard may be considered for similar roles at a lower grade.

A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months, from which further appointments can be made.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
  • relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
  • certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals

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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : gds-recruitment@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk
  • Email : gds-recruitment@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : gds-recruitment@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should contact gds-recruitment-complaints@digital.cabinet-office.gov.uk in the first instance.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commission by email: info@csc.gov.uk Or in writing: Civil Service Commission, Room G/8 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ.

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