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<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Junior Performance Analyst job advert</strong></p><p>Do you have a keen eye for spotting and understanding trends in information and data?</p><p>Do you enjoy working with others to understand why things happen the way they do?</p><p>Are you an innovator with a passion for efficiency and improvement?</p><p>We are looking for a Junior Performance Analyst to join our Operational Performance Team, a critical part of our Intelligence &amp; Tasking sub-directorate. This team provides essential insights into how the Commission performs against its Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), helping us improve efficiency and deliver better services.</p><p>This is a varied role requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The main things you will be doing are:</p><ul><li>Interrogating data systems (including SQL databases) to monitor performance and generate insights.</li><li>Producing clear, accessible reports for internal and external audiences using data from sources such as the Register of Charities and our Case Management system.</li><li>Contributing to forecasting and analysis that informs strategic and operational decisions.</li><li>Creating compelling data visualisations using tools like Power BI.</li><li>Working collaboratively across the organisation to ensure business information meets strategic needs.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Key skills and experience and knowledge you will need are:</strong></p><p>Essential Skills &amp; Experience:</p><ul><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Good analytical and judgement skills to evaluate complex information.</li><li>Ability to plan, prioritise and work collaboratively to meet deadlines.</li><li>Experience using data to inform decisions and monitor actions.</li><li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.</li></ul><p>Desirable:</p><ul><li>Experience with Excel, SQL, or BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).</li><li>Previous experience in a Management Information or Performance Team.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £28,867, Charity Commission contributes £8,362 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>Alongside your salary, Charity Commission contributes towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a></p><p>This is your chance to make a contribution that really matters and to make an impact in an organisation where your voice will be heard and your hard work noticed.</p><p>Watch this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTmNjusudKU" target="_blank">short video</a> to find out more about us.</p><p>We operate a flexible hybrid working policy where office attendance is combined with at least 3 days homeworking per week dependent on role requirements.</p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring from all backgrounds and we aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion inclusion and wellbeing, aiming to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and has a sense of belonging.</p><p>We do not discriminate on the basis of culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor.</p><p>We offer access to the highly competitive Civil Service Pension Scheme (employer contributions of 28.97%), far more than in the private sector, and a flexible, family-friendly environment. Additionally you can look forward to other great benefits via our ‘Perkbox’ and ‘Edenred’ schemes. These include everything from an interest-free season ticket loan and bicycle loan (after two months) to discounts on gym membership, cinema tickets and restaurants. Please see the attached Charity Commission benefits document. </p><p>A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by one day per year up to a maximum of 30 days per year. You have the opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5 days annual leave (pro rata) per year, requests must be submitted in the February of that year.</p><p>The Charity Commission’s operational ambition is to realise the Commission’s values of being an expert regulator that is <strong>fair</strong>, <strong>balanced</strong>, and <strong>independent</strong>, which works in a way that is <strong>supportive</strong>, <strong>collaborative</strong>, and i<strong>nnovative</strong> to achieve our ambitions. We want to develop our capability to regulate charities to realise this goal and meet our statutory and public duties to ensure that charity in England and Wales can deliver maximum benefit to society in a way that upholds its reputation in the eyes of the public. </p><p>Work at the Charity Commission and you’ll make a difference every day to:</p><ul><li>The 170,000 charities of all shapes and sizes that we regulate across England and Wales.</li><li>The trustees we partner with and advise.</li><li>The people and causes that benefit from the £10bn generously donated each year by the public.</li></ul><p>Find out more about working for us<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about/recruitment" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><p>To note: Any move across the Civil Service on or after 4 October 2018 may have implications on an employee’s ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.</p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience.<p>To apply for this post, you must complete the following: </p><ul><li>An online numerical test at application stage</li><li>An online verbal reasoning test at application stage</li><li>A blind CV setting out your Job History/Full Qualifications/Previous skill and experiences.</li><li>A Personal Statement (maximum 750 words) demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria for the role outlined on the Job Description.</li></ul><p><strong>Online Test:</strong></p><p>After submission of the first stage of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Verbal and Numerical Test. If you successfully pass the tests, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. </p><p>Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 25/01/2026 on 23:55. If you fail to complete the online test before the deadline your application will be withdrawn. Guidance for the test will be available when you are invited to take the test. The tests are administered online and accessed via the CS Jobs website.</p><p>In addition, we will assess your experience, strengths and the following Behaviours at Interview stage:</p><ul><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and influencing</li><li>Managing a quality service</li><li>Delivering at pace</li></ul><p><strong>Interview Arrangements</strong></p><p>Interviews will be taking place over Teams</p><p>The sift is due to take place during the week commencing 2nd February 2026.</p><p>Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd February 2026.</p><p>We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. </p><p>At the interview, the panel can then probe further and ask applicants to provide further specific examples that show how they best demonstrate their skills. </p><p>We reserve the right to raise the score required at any stage of the process to manage numbers. </p><p><strong>Behaviours:</strong></p><p>The distinguishing Behaviours (the required skills, knowledge, and behaviours) for this role are set out in the Civil Service Behaviours Framework 2018 (Success Profiles - GOV.UK (<a href="http://www.gov.uk" target="_blank">www.gov.uk</a>)) and should be referred to when making this application. </p><p>You are required, under the Behaviours approach, to describe how you have dealt with a specific situation. </p><p>You must give evidence of your knowledge, skills, and behaviours and how you have applied this, such as what you did or said and how you interacted with other people. </p><p>When you are giving your examples, do not spend too many words on description and background information. Avoid using general or unspecific statements. Instead say what the situation was, what you did, what your thought process was and what was the result. </p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment:</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled persons, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><ul><li>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </li><li>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 an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </li></ul><p><strong>Reserve Lists</strong></p><p>If we have more successful candidates than available vacancies, we will hold a 12-month reserve list as standard. </p><p>During that time, we may use the list to fill the same, or similar roles with closely matching essential criteria, without further testing of merit. Any appointments from the Reserve list will be made in strict merit order. </p><p><strong>Applying</strong></p><p>We recognise everyone as an individual, accepting people for who they are and treating everyone fairly </p><p>All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email <a href="mailto:Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> </p><p>Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended; only submit your application when you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. </p><p>Please note that late applications will not be accepted. </p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. </p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Svetlana Lutchmaya</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">Recruitment@charitycommission.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">charitycommissionrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>The Charity Commission’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, which outlines that selection for appointment is made on merit based on fair and open competition. <br><br>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance <a href="mailto:hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrselfservice@charitycommission.gov.uk</a>.<br><br> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web page <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjgmdmVyaWZ5PTE5NzNhMWY3MGJjOTM4YzdjOTA3ODU4NzEyZDIyYTJmJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">EO Junior Performance Analyst - Job Description Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 195kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMjkmdmVyaWZ5PTk4MTQxYzU1NTk0MzgwZTYyNWE3OGFmYTMwNDk4YTFlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">EO Junior Performance Analyst - Job Description - Welsh Version Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 221kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMzAmdmVyaWZ5PWExNGM5ZDM2M2JkNGVlMjdjNzVhYzNmZTc5NzQ3NmM3JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">Charity Commission Benefits Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 167kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzYyMzEmdmVyaWZ5PWJmMTQyMTEwZGZiODA2ZjE1YzU4YjBmNzM3ZmVmNjhlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY2NjM2NTU1LTk2YTBkNzNlMDg5OGZjYTdiMDEzMjllN2U0ODA2YjMwNzBmYjIzNmE=" target="_blank">Comisiwn Elusennau - Benefits Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 167kB)

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Junior Performance Analyst, EO, Perm, Liverpool / Newport

<h4>Job summary</h4><p><strong>Is it time you unlocked your potential?</strong></p><p>Student Loans Company is a non-profit making Government-owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989, we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure, accurate and efficient assessment, payment and repayment services.</p><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>Culture is at the heart of everything we do at SLC and we are guided by our five values which help make SLC a great place to work: </p><ul><li><p><strong>Honesty</strong>: We act with integrity and transparency, sharing information openly and addressing challenges with courage.</p></li><li><p><strong>Empowerment</strong>: We enable people to take initiative, make impactful decisions, and continuously learn and grow.</p></li><li><p><strong>Accountability</strong>: We deliver on commitments, own our successes and mistakes, and strive for quality outcomes.</p></li><li><p><strong>Respect</strong>: We value diverse perspectives, actively listen, and create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.</p></li><li><p><strong>Trust</strong>: We collaborate across teams, build dependable relationships, and work as one to deliver for our customers.</p></li></ul><p>These values are more than words—they guide our decisions, shape our collaborations, and strengthen our impact on the students we serve.</p><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>SLC now have an opportunity for a Business Analyst to join our team on a 12-month FTC basis. Reporting to a Lead Business Analyst, the Business Analyst will be assigned to small to medium sized projects or as part of a team supporting and working in larger and more complex projects.</p><p>As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role in understanding business problems and identifying opportunities for improvement. You will use your analytical mindset to explore how a business or business area operates — considering people, processes, data, information, technology, and organisational structures. You will help shape meaningful change by identifying areas for improvement, exploring feasible options, analysing impacts, and defining what success looks like.</p><p>You will work closely with stakeholders to understand and articulate user and business needs, enabling the effective design, development, testing, and implementation of services and business change that align with organisational goals.</p><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>What you bring:</strong></p><ul><li><p>An understanding of agile working practices and ability to apply them in projects.</p></li><li><p>Ability to identify, investigate, and analyse complex business problems and opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Experience in conducting options analysis and feasibility assessments on small or medium projects or as part of larger programmes</p></li><li><p>Proficient in modelling business processes with minimal supervision.</p></li><li><p>Skilled in analysing, designing, prioritising, and implementing business process changes.</p></li><li><p>Excellent understanding of requirements management and ability to define and manage requirements effectively.</p></li><li><p>Ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders and manage their expectations and commitments.</p></li><li><p>Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams</p></li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £45,172, Student Loans Company contributes £13,086 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes:</strong></p><ul><li><p>28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays</p></li><li><p>Option to buy/sell annual leave</p></li><li><p>Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available</p></li><li><p>Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme</p></li><li><p>Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary</p></li><li><p>Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption</p></li><li><p>Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme</p></li><li><p>To find out what’s it’s like to work at Student Loans Company click here <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/student-loans-company-hub/" target="_blank">SLC Careers</a></p></li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>The Legal Bits</strong></p><p>We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some background checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include employment history, criminal record check, credit reference check and fraud check.</p><p>SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, please email <a href="mailto:ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk" target="_blank">ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk</a>.</p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Talent Acquisition Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk" target="_blank">ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk" target="_blank">ask_recruitment@slc.co.uk</a></li></ul>

Business Analyst

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. We do this in three ways. </p><p>Firstly, we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly. </p><p>Secondly, we open international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements. </p><p>Finally, we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal-making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow. </p><p>The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission. The team have been nominated four times in a row for ‘Best Public Sector Employer’ at the <a href="https://www.womenintechemployerawards.co.uk/shortlist-2024" target="_blank">Women in Tech awards</a>! </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Are you passionate about solving complex problems, improving digital services, and making a real impact for users and businesses? Our Business Analysts identify and draw upon a variety of evidence to define, analyse and document challenging business problems and user needs. They lead on mapping how user and organisational needs align with the business architecture and fit with the service vision and business strategy. You’ll work within agile, multidisciplinary teams to ensure product decisions are grounded in robust business analysis. Your work will help align user needs with organisational goals, enabling the delivery of inclusive and accessible digital services. </p><p>You will collaborate with service owners, product managers, delivery leads, user-centred design colleagues and technical specialists to define and document business problems, user needs and opportunities for improvement. </p><p>You will be encouraged to challenge constructively and act as a critical friend to achieve solutions that are fit for purpose. Effective skills in facilitating collaboration and communication with all stakeholders will be key to support the design, build and delivery of products and services that meet user needs. </p><p>You will support the Head of Profession to build a sustainable, diverse, and engaged Business Analyst community within DBT. You will do this by actively engaging in the Business Analyst community who work together towards a common goal and share ideas openly, establishing standards and consistency to support rapid delivery through sharing and learning from one another. </p><p>Read more about what it is like to become a business analyst in DDaT in our <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2024/01/17/what-it-is-like-to-become-a-business-analyst-in-dbt/" target="_blank">blog</a>. </p><p><strong>Main responsibilities </strong></p><p>You will: </p><ul><li>Investigate, analyse and articulate business and user problems, identifying opportunities and providing recommendations to address them </li><li>Collaborate effectively with stakeholders, and project teams to define measures of success for user-centred improvements, supporting prioritisation decisions that align with policy and organisational goals </li><li>Define and document requirements, using models and frameworks to build shared understanding and inform decision-making </li><li>Conduct business analysis activities across one or more workstreams, collaborating within your multidisciplinary team to shape the design and delivery of digital services that meet user and business needs </li><li>Conduct business process analysis and re-engineering, producing clear and accessible documentation to support service improvements </li><li>Translate user and business needs into actionable user stories and measurable outcomes that guide design, development, testing and adoption </li><li>Help cultivate a collaborative, inclusive culture by sharing knowledge, and supporting continuous learning and development through active engagement in the Business Analyst Community of Practice </li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p>It is essential that you: </p><ul><li><strong>Have strong demonstrable experience of conducting business analysis in a digital environment, with evidence of collaborating with stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team colleagues to deliver high quality work (Lead Criteria)</strong></li><li><strong>Adapting to delivery methodologies</strong>: You can define and apply appropriate business analysis approaches, taking account of the team’s chosen delivery methodology, negotiating priorities, and championing iterative delivery to drive early and continuous value</li><li><strong>Requirements Definition and Management</strong>: You have experience using a variety of techniques to elicit requirements from stakeholders and users. You apply a structured approach to documenting, prioritising and managing requirements aligned with the delivery methodology. You are skilled in negotiating solutions that balance business objectives with user needs </li><li><strong>Business process improvement</strong>: You can model complex business processes, including the use of systems analysis, to define business performance problems and opportunities, and support the design, testing and implementation of process improvements</li><li><strong>Stakeholder relationship management</strong>: You communicate confidently with stakeholders at all levels, tailoring your approach to build relationships and resolve conflict where necessary. You collaborate effectively with other DDaT roles in multidisciplinary teams focusing on user and business needs</li></ul><p>It is desirable that you have: </p><ul><li>Experience contributing to and/or leading community of practice activities, promoting continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and supporting the growth and development of a community. </li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Developing Self and Others</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Adapting to delivery methodologies</li><li>Context, problem and option analysis</li><li>Business process improvement</li><li>Requirements definition and management</li><li>Stakeholder relationship management</li><li>User experience analysis</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Learning and development tailored to your role</li><li>A flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours </li><li>A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity </li><li>A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual leave starting at 25 days rising to 30 days with service </li><li>Three paid volunteering days a year </li><li>An employee benefits programme including cycle to work</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p>As part of the <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2022/10/20/the-civil-service-recruitment-process-explained-part-1/" target="_blank">application process</a> you will be asked to upload a two-page CV (in font size 12) and complete a 1000-word personal statement outlining how you meet the essential skills and experience listed above. You can use bullet points and subheadings if you prefer. </p><p>Sift will be from week commencing <strong>19</strong><strong>th January 2026 </strong></p><p>Interviews will be from week commencing <strong>9th February 2026</strong></p><p>Please note these dates are indicative and may be subject to change. </p><p>If there is a high volume of applications, we will sift looking at the lead criteria ‘<strong>Have strong demonstrable experience of conducting business analysis in a digital environment, with evidence of collaborating with stakeholders and multi-disciplinary team colleagues to deliver high quality work’ </strong>from the personal statement only. You may then be progressed to full sift or straight to interview. </p><p><strong>How we interview </strong></p><p>At the <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/2020/10/05/what-does-a-good-interview-look-like/" target="_blank">interview stage</a> for this role, you will be asked to demonstrate relevant Technical Skills and Behaviours from the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles</a> framework. These are role specific and in line with the <a href="https://ddat-capability-framework.service.gov.uk/role/business-analyst" target="_blank">Business analyst - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework.</a></p><p>You will also be asked to deliver a presentation and will be informed on the topic following the sift. </p><p><strong>How we offer</strong></p><p>Offers will be made in merit order. If you pass the bar at interview but are not the highest scoring you will be held on a 12-month reserve list in case a role becomes available. If you are judged a near miss at interview, you may be offered a post at the grade below the one you applied for. </p><p>This role requires <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc" target="_blank">SC clearance</a>. DBT’s requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years. Failure to meet this requirement will result in your application being rejected and your offer will be withdrawn. </p><p>Checks will also be made against: </p><ul><li>departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records) </li><li>UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records </li><li>your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency </li><li>security services record </li><li>location details </li></ul><p><strong>More about us </strong></p><p>This role can only be worked from within the UK, not overseas. If you are based in London, you will receive London weighting. DBT employees are contracted to work in a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in the office. Travel to your primary office location will not be paid for by DBT, but costs for travel to an office which is not your main location will be covered. </p><p>You can find out more about our office locations, how we calculate salaries, our diversity statement and reasonable adjustments, the Recruitment Principles, the Civil Service code and our complaints procedure on the Candidate Pack attached to this advert </p><p>Find out more about life at DBT, our benefits and meet the team by watching our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2PJ26zIZwk" target="_blank">video</a> or reading <a href="https://digitaltrade.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank">our blog!</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : DDaT Recruitment</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk" target="_blank">Ddat.recruitment@businessandtrade.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance <a href="mailto:Resourcing@trade.gov.uk" target="_blank">contact DBT by email at Resourcing@trade.gov.uk.</a> If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Complaints_Handling_Procedure-AUGUST-2018.docx.pdf”" target="_blank">Civil Service Commission Complaints</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzY3NTgmdmVyaWZ5PTVmZDVhYzcyYWIzMDgyZWFlZTYyNTdlZWQzNDQ3MjE1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY3NjczMTE0LTAwNjhiMGQwNzNkMDk4NzU1ZTU0YTZkZDkzNGM5ODFjYzljZmFkNjk=" target="_blank">DDaT Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 506kB)

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<h4>Job summary</h4>This position is based Nationally<h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Business Analyst</strong></p><p><strong>Location: </strong>National*</p><p><strong>Closing Date: </strong>21st January 2026 </p><p><strong>Interviews: </strong>Expected w/c 9th February 2026 </p><p><strong>Grade: </strong>SEO </p><p><strong>Salary: *please see T&amp;Cs at the end of the advert, for more information on pay for current Civil Servants and new entrants to the Civil Service</strong></p><p>London - £49,325 to £53,081 </p><p>National - £42,914- £46,182 </p><p><strong>Working pattern</strong>: Full time, Part time, flexible working </p><p><strong>Contract Type: </strong>Permanent </p><p><strong>Number of roles:</strong> up to 7 </p><p><strong>Vacancy number: 13314</strong></p><p><strong>Candidates must be willing to be SC cleared for these roles</strong></p><p><strong>*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. At present we are operating 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.</strong></p><p><strong>Office locations can be found </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1CsJxWFinu4iFbA0Tnq-KrwUAkbvLOZwQ&amp;ll=52.953218784877095%2C-1.0082511500000058&amp;z=6" target="_blank"><strong>ON THIS MAP</strong></a></p><p>The Role </p><p>We’re recruiting for <strong>Business Analysts </strong>to join <strong>Legal Aid Agency Digital</strong> and to be part of our exciting digital transformation programme of work. This is a great opportunity to join one of our warm and collaborative multidisciplinary agile teams and become part of our established business analyst community. LAA Digital sits within the wider <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/working-at-moj-ds/" target="_blank">Justice Digital</a> organisation, comprising over 100 Business Analysts. </p><p><strong><em>This role aligns against Business Analyst from the Government Digital and Data Framework</em></strong></p><p>You will play an integral role in delivering high quality, user focused solutions and have the opportunity to work across a range of different services, progress your career and make a difference. </p><p>To help picture your life at <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/working-at-moj-ds/" target="_blank">MoJ Justice Digital</a> please take a look at our <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/" target="_blank">blog</a> and our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-justice-digital-strategy-2025/ministry-of-justice-digital-strategy-2025" target="_blank">Digital and Technology strategy 2025</a></p><p>Key Responsibilities: </p><p>As a Business Analyst, you will: </p><ul><li>Undertake analysis to understand how a business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, information, data and technology </li></ul><ul><li>Identify and elaborate user and business needs to enable effective design, development and business change </li></ul><ul><li>Ensure new products and services meet business and user needs, and are aligned with organisational goals </li></ul><ul><li>Understand any business and policy constraints that need to be considered, and assess the implications </li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate on prioritisation to agree minimum viable product and sprint features </li></ul><ul><li>Identify areas for improvement, explore feasible options, analyse the effects of change and define success measures </li></ul><ul><li>Take ownership for improving your own knowledge of business analysis and agile principles, methods and tools and play an active role within the BA community in sharing knowledge and mentoring others. </li></ul><p>If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply! </p><p>Benefits </p><ul><li>37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours. </li></ul><ul><li>A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms. </li></ul><ul><li>Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop &amp; grow. </li></ul><ul><li>Generous <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/thinking-of-joining-the-civil-service/" target="_blank">civil service pension</a> based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (<a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/your-pension/managing-your-pension/contribution-rates/" target="_blank">Contribution Rates</a>). </li></ul><ul><li>25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the King’s birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service. </li></ul><ul><li>Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too! </li></ul><ul><li>Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app. </li></ul><ul><li>Nurturing professional and interpersonal networks including those for Carers &amp; Childcare, Gender Equality, <a href="https://mojdigital.blog.gov.uk/2019/09/25/why-diversity-and-inclusion-is-important-to-me/" target="_blank">PROUD</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/moj_spirit?lang=en" target="_blank">SPIRIT.</a></li></ul><ul><li>Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location). </li></ul><ul><li>Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers. </li></ul><ul><li>5 days volunteering paid leave. </li></ul><ul><li>Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym. </li></ul><p>Person Specification </p><p>Essential criteria </p><ul><li><strong>Business Analysis Experience. </strong>You have proven experience recently working as a business analyst within the public and/or private sector. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Defining and managing business needs, user needs and requirements. </strong>You can elicit, analyse, challenge and validate business and user needs. You can define relevant artefacts, such as problem statements, epics, features, user stories, acceptance criteria and non-functional requirements, and facilitate prioritisation with minimal supervision. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Context, problem and option analysis. </strong>You can apply critical thinking and take different approaches to identify, investigate, analyse and communicate problems and opportunities. Able to apply logic to break down problems, identify and assess options and make recommendations to meet business and user needs. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Digital and data systems analysis. </strong>You can analyse complex systems to identify gaps in functionality and future functional needs along with their impact. You enjoy working with data and appreciate the importance and value that data has to an organisation. You are keen to use your skills to model and define the business's data requirements, ensuring that data domains are clearly articulated. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Business Modelling. </strong>You can select appropriate business modelling techniques to support analysis, decision making and stakeholder understanding. You can create models and diagrams that represent the organisation, processes, relationships, information and interactions. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Stakeholder management. </strong>You can communicate in a straightforward, honest and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding and impact. You can summarise complex information and make it understandable for a range of audiences. You can build relationships with stakeholders and use evidence to support both decision-making and consensus-building. </li></ul><ul><li><strong>Business process improvement. </strong>You can research, understand and document current business processes, using a range of visual and analytical tools. You can look in detail at a process to determine strengths and weaknesses and identify opportunities improvement. </li></ul><p>The applicant must be willing to be assessed against <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels" target="_blank">the requirements</a> for SC clearance. </p><p>We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring and do not discriminate based on culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. </p><p>Our values are Purpose, Humanity Openness and Together. Find out more <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity" target="_blank">here</a> about how we celebrate diversity and an inclusive culture in our workplace. </p><p>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service D&amp;I Strategy</a>. </p><h4>Person specification</h4>Please refer to Job Description<h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £42,914, Ministry of Justice contributes £12,432 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul><p><br><br>For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. <br><br>Link: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p>Candidates must submit a CV along with a Statement of Suitability divided into two clear sections. The sections must answer the questions below and be a maximum of 250 words each (giving a maximum total of 500 words for both answers). The two questions to be answered in the Statement of Suitability are: </p><ol><li><p>How has your business analysis experience helped you develop into a better business analyst? (Business Analysis Experience) – give a specific example of something you have learnt in your career and how that has helped you improve.</p></li><li><p>Describe a time when you have suggested an improvement to a process that has benefitted your organisation (Business Process Improvement) – give a specific example of a piece of work that you were involved in and how your contribution added value and improved business processes </p></li></ol><p>Any applications that do not follow the above guidelines will be sifted out at the application stage. </p><p>** Should we receive a high volume of applications, a pre-sift based on your Business Analysis Experience will be conducted prior to the sift. </p><p>Successful candidates who meet the required standard will be invited to a 45 min panel interview held via video conference, which will include a presentation task. </p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>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 <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li><li>Telephone : 0345 241 5359</li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk" target="_blank">moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and 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 web pages: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a><br><br><a href="https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/internal/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&amp;jobid=928" target="_blank">https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/justicedigital/internal/Job/JobDetail?isPreview=Yes&amp;jobid=928</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczNTUmdmVyaWZ5PWNhODQ3NzczNzg2ZDYwZDA3ZDJlNjI4MzJmZmZkZmU1JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MzMyNDU5LTQ5MGJlNjdiMWVlNzcyNTA3OWI5OTFiNmNlZDAwYTk4NzAwMjg3MmU=" target="_blank">JD- Mid-level BA- Jan 26 v1 (2) Opens in new window</a> (docx, 34kB)

Business Analyst (Ref: 13314)

Senior Data Analyst (Ref: 13735)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Senior Data Analyst

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>Ofgem is Great Britain’s independent energy regulator. Our primary responsibility is to protect energy consumers, especially the most vulnerable, while at the same time working with government, industry and consumer groups to deliver a clean, more affordable and secure net-zero energy system at the lowest cost to consumers and drive economic growth. </p><p>We’re looking for a Senior Analyst to join the Offshore Cost Assessment team within our Major Projects Directorate. This team plays a key role in assessing the costs of large-scale electricity transmission infrastructure projects, including offshore, onshore and interconnector developments, to ensure they deliver value for money for consumers. </p><p>This is a cost-focused infrastructure role, ideal for someone with experience in engineering economics, capital project delivery or infrastructure cost modelling. You’ll lead the scrutiny of detailed cost submissions from developers, benchmark costs across projects and help shape the regulatory decisions that guide billions of pounds of investment in the UK’s energy networks. </p><p>You’ll be responsible for managing the assessment of multiple major projects each year, working closely with internal colleagues, external consultants and project developers. Your analysis will directly influence how efficiently these projects are delivered and how costs are controlled. </p><p>Key responsibilities include leading detailed cost assessments, comparing and benchmarking submissions, and producing clear, evidence-based recommendations to support regulatory decisions. You’ll manage project timelines, oversee external consultants and coordinate work across the team. You’ll also engage with developers and stakeholders to test assumptions and challenge proposals, contributing to internal reports, consultations and impact assessments that shape how infrastructure investment is regulated. </p><p>We’re looking for someone with strong analytical skills and experience interpreting complex cost or technical information. You’ll have a background in infrastructure project assessment, engineering economics or capital cost modelling, and be confident communicating technical findings in a clear and straightforward way. </p><p> You’ll bring proven experience managing projects or work packages to tight deadlines and be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders including industry, government and technical advisers. Experience managing people or working in a matrix team environment is also important. </p><p>Join us at Ofgem, where your skills and passion can make a real impact! </p><h4>Job description</h4><p>The breadth of work ranges from technical analysis, cost and statistical/econometric modelling to report drafting and stakeholder engagement (eg. discussions with industry). Your management of people will also allow team members to play to their strengths or develop in new areas. </p><p>Typical outputs and deliverables include:</p><ul><li>Detailed and robust analysis of developers submissions to help determine the economic and efficient costs associated with the development and delivery of these projects. This will include comparing costs across different projects, undertaking detailed benchmarking analysis to inform and support our assessments, and helping to set appropriate incentives on project developers to manage their costs efficiently.</li><li>Creative but also robust analysis of complex information that supports policy and decision-making.</li><li>The ability to quickly review and draw conclusions from detailed cost and technical submissions.</li><li>Presentation of analysis and consequential clear and concise policy/decision proposals to senior managers and external stakeholders.</li><li>Produce internal management papers, external reports, consultations and impact assessments.</li><li>Lead assessment of two or more large (&gt;£100m) infrastructure projects at any time. This will involve project planning, analysis of issues, management of external consultants and their contracts, and management of work packages allocated to other team members.</li><li>Project plans and other project documentation (eg reports, risk/issues logs)</li></ul><p><strong>Key Outputs and Deliverables</strong></p><ul><li>Accountable to Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO), Interconnector and Large Onshore Transmission Infrastructure (LOTI) teams for delivering cost valuations of transmission assets at the agreed time for each project.</li><li>Accountable to other teams for providing numerical/cost analysis as and when required.</li><li>Budget accountability if managing an external contractor, professional development lead for two or more members of staff, depending on specific role and experience of the successful candidate, as well as responsible for task managing other team members’ work and line management responsibilities.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Excellent analytical skills and an ability to assess and interpret complex cost information to highlight relevant trends and draw conclusions (LEAD)</strong></li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience of stakeholder management;</li><li>A proven track record of effective delivery of work packages or projects in a commercial or public sector environment;</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical details in a straightforward and concise way;</li><li>Good project management skills with a strong track record of delivery against challenging deadlines; and</li><li>Experience of people management, either directly or in a matrix working environment. </li></ul><p><strong>Desirable Criteria</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent understanding of economics, regulation, or commercial considerations relating to infrastructure investment and delivery; and</li><li>Understanding of the energy sector.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £47,895, OFGEM contributes £13,875 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p>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. </p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>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. </p><p>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. </p><p><em>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</em><em> [</em><a href="https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn" target="_blank"><em>https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</em></a><em>].</em></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lisa Buchanan</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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. <br><br>In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via <a href="mailto:recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@ofgem.gov.uk</a>. 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.<br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMDMmdmVyaWZ5PTVjMzg0NGM4NjNmMDJiOWQ1MTI3NzU3ZTM5YzU4MGFlJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTQ1LTcxMjFlMWRjNjEzNzFiMzczYWVjYjVjNmJlNGI2NWNlZThjY2ZiMzg=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack_Senior Analyst, Offshore Cost Assessment 444096 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 660kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMDQmdmVyaWZ5PTFkOGM4ZjVjMjA4NDYzMDgwYTdhNDEwZDk2OWVmYTdiJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTQ1LTcxMjFlMWRjNjEzNzFiMzczYWVjYjVjNmJlNGI2NWNlZThjY2ZiMzg=" target="_blank">Role profile Senior Cost Analyst – Offshore Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 153kB)<a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzczMDUmdmVyaWZ5PWNiZWRhMmIzN2FjM2MyZjgxZmIwNTFmZGIzNWU4ODcwJnJlcXNpZz0xNzY4MDE5NTQ1LTcxMjFlMWRjNjEzNzFiMzczYWVjYjVjNmJlNGI2NWNlZThjY2ZiMzg=" target="_blank">Terms and Conditions April 2025 Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 335kB)

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