Senior Data Analyst

Job summary

Across government, the role of data analysis has become central to how organisations understand problems, shape policy and deliver high-quality digital and operational services. As data volumes grow and analytical tools become more sophisticated, there is an increasing need for strong analytical leadership to ensure that data is used effectively, ethically and in ways that drive real organisational impact. Modern data analysis is no longer confined to reporting; it is fundamental to enabling insight-driven decision making, improving services and supporting strategic transformation.

At Ofgem, data plays a critical role in delivering our mission to protect energy consumers and support the transition to a more secure, fair and sustainable energy system. As we continue to develop our digital, data and technology capabilities, the ability to harness data effectively is key to understanding the energy market, informing regulatory decisions and enabling innovation. Within the Digital, Data and Security Services (DDSS) directorate, we are investing in our data capability to embed consistent, high-quality analytical practices across the organisation.

As a Senior Data Analyst, you will lead the delivery of high-impact analytical work, supporting both operational and strategic decision making. You will work across teams and business areas to design, build and deliver data products that provide clear, actionable insights, while ensuring that data is managed, prepared and used in line with best practice and governance standards.

This is a hands-on and influential role, combining strong technical expertise with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders. You will play a leading role in advancing Ofgem’s data maturity, promoting self-service analytics and helping to build a more data-driven culture across the organisation.

Job description

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the design, build, testing and delivery of analytical products, including dashboards, reports, scorecards, visualisations and alerts, using modern data analytics technology such as Power BI, Azure Synapse, Power Query, GIS and Python to answer strategic business questions
• Ensuring quality of service by managing, cleaning, abstracting, aggregating, transforming, modelling and quality assuring data, and using that knowledge to develop and conduct analytical studies
• Presenting the results of data analysis and conclusions logically and concisely, in the most appropriate format for a range of customers, enabling informed decision making, upskilling and effective self-service analytics through trusted semantic models, shared understanding and reusable analytical products
• Interpreting, applying and promoting data governance, data ethics, information security standards, policies and procedures in all analytical work
• Working closely with users and stakeholders to understand business needs, refine analytical requirements and drive outcome-led development, delivering solutions that provide measurable value
• Providing technical leadership in data analysis, managing, coaching and guiding junior colleagues while promoting best practice across the team
• Coordinating and contributing to research, development and continuous improvement activities, including exploration of emerging tools and capabilities such as Copilot Studio and ArcGIS, to strengthen Ofgem’s analytical capability

We are looking for an experienced data analyst with strong technical and analytical skills, and a proven ability to deliver high-quality insight in complex environments. You will have significant experience of applying statistical and analytical techniques to real-world problems, and be confident working with large and complex datasets.

You will bring strong experience of data visualisation, particularly using tools such as Power BI, and the ability to present complex information in a clear, engaging and accessible way. Your communication skills will enable you to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, translating business needs into analytical solutions and explaining findings to non-specialist audiences.

You will also have a strong understanding of data governance, data management and information security, ensuring that data is handled appropriately and in line with organisational and regulatory requirements. Experience of working in agile, iterative environments and delivering value early will support your success in this role.

In addition, you will demonstrate a commitment to developing others and contributing to the growth of data capability within your team and across the organisation. Your ability to combine technical expertise with collaboration and leadership will be key to delivering impact.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how Ofgem uses data to inform decisions and deliver outcomes. Your work will directly support the organisation’s ability to operate more effectively, respond to emerging challenges and deliver better outcomes for consumers at a time when data-driven insight has never been more important.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience of data visualisation software to develop complex reports and dashboards, e.g. Power BI. (Lead Criteria)
• Experience of communicating effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and knowledge of how to manage complex stakeholder engagement. (Lead Criteria)
• Significant experience of applying appropriate statistical and analytical techniques to answer research questions and organisational needs.
• Experience of identifying business requirements, leading on identifying the required action within appropriate data governance requirements.
• Demonstrable evidence of contributing to building data analytics capability.

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrable experience of delivering in an agile, iterative manner that delivers value early.

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Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

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

• You will also be asked to complete a technical test. Details will be included in the invitation to interview.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £49,452, OFGEM contributes £14,326 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits; hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies. Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.

You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word ‘personal statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential and desirable skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile. In the event of receiving a large number of applications, an initial sift may take place on just the lead criteria indicated in the essential criteria.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn].

At Ofgem, we expect our staff to carry out their roles with honesty, fairness and openness. They should follow the Civil Service code and be free from any influence or bias. We are committed to making sure interests are recognised, declared and managed appropriately so that we can fulfil our duties as an energy regulator. Our Conflicts of Interest policy outlines the types of interests Ofgem staff must declare before onboarding, and the rules they must follow throughout employment so that we can clearly demonstrate that our decisions are not influenced by private interests.

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) 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 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) (opens in a new window)
• 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 (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : Amber Shankland
• Email : amber.shankland@ofgem.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.

In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website.

Attachments

DDSS Role Profile Senior Data Analyst (2B) Opens in new window (pdf, 133kB)DDSS Candidate Pack, Senior Data Analyst Opens in new window (pdf, 4637kB)Terms and Conditions Opens in new window (pdf, 335kB)