About the job

Job summary

National Location: £30,473 - £37,215

Outer London Location: £32,469 - £39,532

Inner London Location: £34,463 - £41,478

As a part of the Data, Insights & Systems team within the Commercial function, this role is primarily responsible for the management and production of data and reporting. Further expectations include advocating a self-serve approach to commercial data products, co-ordinating regular commitments and offering key support to Commercial stakeholders.

This Higher Executive Officer position is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about data, possesses strong analytical skills, whilst being eager to learn/develop. Reporting into the Data Lead the primary expectation is that the post holder will build and maintain key business reporting dashboards whilst developing new products. In addition to the mentioned structured reporting duties, the role requires the ability to work with the wider team to deliver ad-hoc insights whilst identifying trends and developing the data story for UKHSA Commercial.

The successful individual will be a curious self-starter, adept at problem-solving, who is able to contribute within a professional high-performance environment. A continuous improvement mindset is expected, continuous skill development will allow the individual to deliver best in class outcomes.

Location

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) operates a hybrid working model where business needs allow.  This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, (averaged over a month) working at one of UKHSA's locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and London). For certain roles, some additional flexibility may be possible, which will be agreed upon with the hiring manager based on individual requirements and business needs.

*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.* 

Working Pattern – Full Time, Part Time, Job Share, Flexible Working, Hybrid Working

Job description

As a Commercial Analyst, you'll be the bridge between raw data and actionable insights, playing a pivotal role in informing strategic decisions within the organisation alongside your colleagues in the Commercial Data, Systems & Insight team. Your primary responsibility will be to process, analyse and interpret complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and correlations.

The successful candidate will primarily be trained to work using Microsoft’s power platform within the 365 suite, specifically Power BI. With Power BI, you'll design and maintain interactive dashboards that provide stakeholders with real-time access to key metrics and trends. Your dashboards will not only facilitate data-driven decision-making but also enhance stakeholder understanding through intuitive visualisations and custom reports.

In this role, the analyst will be expected to demonstrate a proactive approach in addressing ad hoc queries by displaying initiative and problem-solving skills. The successful candidate will receive support in developing the ability to independently identify, investigate, and resolve data-related inquiries as they arise.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Commercial Insights & Data team on the reporting of Commercial data and performance against KPI’s
• Responding to urgent and sometimes complex data queries delivered to tight timescales
• Conducting exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, or data anomalies
• Driving continuous improvements in the way the Commercial function inputs, processes and utilises data

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Person specification

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of no more than 500 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description):

Essential

• Advanced MS Excel
• Experience in delivering solutions using a logical evidence-based approach
• Strong analytical skills with focused attention to detail
• Adept at analysing data from multiple disparate sources
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to neatly explain complex concepts to a wide audience

Desirable

• Experience working in a Procurement/Commercial environment
• Business Analysis capabilities including requirement gathering and a structured approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong IT literacy using Microsoft 365 and SharePoint
• Public sector experience
• Relevant degree

Benefits

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

For more information on the UKHSA please visit: UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Range of health and wellbeing support

Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices , 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More , Help with Costs , GOV.UK

Things you need to know

Selection process details

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: 

You will be required to complete an application form. This will be assessed in line with the full list of essential criteria as detailed in the attached job description – please do provide evidence of how you meet this. Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).

You will also be asked to provide information within the ‘Employer/ Activity history’ section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history. This will be used in the sifting process and will be scored.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW 

This competition will involve an interview by video. 

As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. 

The Success Profiles framework will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate.  The following behaviours will be used at the interview:

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service

For further information on the selection process, please refer to the attached Candidate Pack.

Expected Timeline:

Advert close: 23:55hrs on 29th March 2024 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Interviews: TBD

Please note these dates could be subject to change.  

Security clearance level requirement

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.  Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.  People working with government assets must complete Basic Personnel Security Standard checks.

For posts on UKHSA Civil Service terms and conditions, new entrants to the Civil Service are expected to start on the minimum of the pay band. For existing Civil Servants and roles advertised across government, the rules of transfer apply, i.e., level transfers move on current salary or the pay range minimum, transfers on promotion move to new pay range minimum or receive a 10% increase. Either case is determined by whichever is the highest. 

Please Note

This role is to be appointed under Civil Service Terms & Conditions. Full details on the T&C’s are found https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/

Are you already a civil servant, or employed by a Civil Service Commission accredited public body? Please state home department on your application form.

Do you meet the nationality requirements for this post? https://www.ukhsa.reed.com/

Complaint process:

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaints1@ukhsa.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website. 

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

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. 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.