Job Description
Our Analytics team sits within the UCD & Insights Capability, which consists of User Research, Content Design, Interaction & UX Design, and Analytics. We primarily work in the public sector, supporting initiatives that improve society and the lives of citizens; with not-for-profit organisations, charities and social enterprises; and with some private-sector companies. The key sectors we are working in at the moment include education, apprenticeships & skills development, social care, rehabilitation, housing and criminal justice.
Key Responsibilities
- Build dashboards in a tool such as Looker Studio, Power BI or Amazon QuickSight.
- Write SQL queries to transform data into a form useful for further analysis or visualisation.
- Use SQL (or optionally Python) to analyse data.
- Work with others with different roles and skillsets to develop meaningful insights that transform decision making – for example about government policy, digital product strategy or user experience.
- Define, analyse and visualise a government digital service’s KPIs and goals (known as ‘performance analysis’ in the UK public sector).
- Influence and inspire clients to take informed strategic decisions about their approach to analytics – advising on tools, how to make data available, outcomes, governance, people and skills.
- Be an active member of the analytics community of practice – taking part in training and development activities and sharing your own skills and experience.
- Depending on your skills and preferences, take on additional coaching and training responsibilities such as becoming a performance coach, providing informal on-the-job support or delivering more formal training activities.
Skills & Qualifications
- Advanced SQL – experience with complex joins, CTEs, analytic functions, regular expressions, scripting, arrays and nested data.
- Data visualisation – proficiency in a tool such as Looker Studio, Looker, Power BI, Tableau or Amazon QuickSight, and the ability to describe the data stories enabled.
- Enabling data-driven decision-making – a proven track record of breaking down barriers that prevent teams from doing this effectively.
- Building and managing relationships – strong emotional intelligence, mediation, and the ability to meet diverse client needs.
- Communication – strong listening, verbal and written skills, together with experience handling sensitive messages and steering conversations toward positive outcomes.
- Adaptability – adjust your approach, technical decisions, leadership style and role to suit different client contexts and team needs.
- Eligibility for SC clearance – right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK for at least five years.
Benefits
- Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme.
- Career progression and mentorship coaching through dedicated programmes.
- Flexible or remote working.
- Financial wellbeing initiatives: pension with 5% employee-matched contribution, private healthcare cover, life assurance, financial advice and an employee discount scheme.
- Wellbeing schemes: gym discounts, bike-to-work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, employee assistance programme.
- 24 days holiday allowance plus public holidays, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
- Educational assistance, certification incentives and accreditations (AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat).
- Reward schemes: Annual Excellence Awards and quarterly Star Awards.
- Environment, social and community first initiatives allowing you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities.
Equal Opportunities
Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact Ashley Smith at Ashley.Smith@version1.com. All requests will be considered carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
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