About the job

Job summary

Are you looking for a career in data analysis?

Do you enjoy using tools like Excel or Power BI and making sense out of information?

This is a great opportunity to join DVSA’s Theory Test Team, who provide the world’s largest computer-based test, where you will learn new skills and gain a qualification.

This role combines learning and practical on the job training. At the end of it all, you'll have a level 4 qualification in Data Analysis and a wealth of knowledge and understanding of DVSA’s theory test products.

It's a rewarding job, where you earn while you learn, and you’ll be fully supported to meet the learning requirements of the qualification. 

If this sounds like you then please apply! We can’t wait to hear from you!

You’ll be working with an organisation that serves millions of people, making a real difference to road safety and protecting the British public.  

There’s never been a better time to join the DVSA.

Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow. 

Click here to find out more the award-winning services we work on and what’s on offer for you, helping drive your career forward.

Job description

This post is responsible for building management information (MI) reports and dashboards alongside analysis of data from DVSA’s Theory Test MI databases using Power BI. The post holder delivers information with insight that supports the planning and decision-making process and provides data guidance to the Theory Test Service team.

The post holder collaborates with others to develop and run new regular reporting and ad-hoc reports, extracts information in accordance with user specifications and provides statistical information for publication or in response to freedom of information or subject access requests.

We will enrol you onto the L4 Data Analyst apprenticeship as soon as you successfully join us and you will be fully supported to meet all of the requirements.

You will:

• Ensure reports are accurate, timely and available for the Theory Test Service and wider business.
• Deliver ad-hoc analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders to make sure reporting and analysis continues to meet their needs.

Additional Information

This role can be based in Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oldham or Birmingham your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.  

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must: 

• Be aged 16 or over.
• Have a Level 3 qualification (A level/BTEC or equivalent qualification) or equivalent work experience (Comparable work in a relatable role including analysis activity).
• Have 5 GCSE's grade A-C/ Level 4-7 including Maths and English. 
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Not be in full-time education.
• Not be in receipt of funding for other learning programmes at the point of enrolment for this apprenticeship.
• Have valid and eligible residency status and be resident in the UK for 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship. Full eligibility details can be found here. If you are not sure if you meet the residency requirements then please contact us before applying.

If you currently hold or are working towards a similar qualification of the same level or higher, then you will not be eligible to apply for this vacancy. In order to be eligible for our apprenticeship vacancy, any qualifications previously held or currently being worked towards must differ in content so that this apprenticeship provides substantial new skills.

Your application will be withdrawn should you fail to meet the eligibility requirements for the apprenticeship programme. Any offer of employment will be withdrawn and your contract will be terminated.

Person specification

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have good communication skills with good attention to detail.
• Have experience of using tools like MS Excel or Power BI, including the use of graphs, formulas and pivot tables.
• Are analytically driven, being able to identify trends and patterns in data.
• Have the ability to pick up new skills with a desire to learn and able to organise their time effectively.

More detail can be found on the attached Role Profile.

This is a development role so to be eligible to apply, the training and development you receive during this apprenticeship must provide you with significant new skills and learning. This is an essential requirement for apprenticeship funding and means you must not already be over-qualified or over-experienced in this type of work.  

Additional information

This role can be based in Nottingham, Bristol, Birmingham, Oldham or Newcastle where your presence at this location will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model with the expectation that you will spend a minimum 60% on a DVSA site or on official business giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.

Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

About Us   

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. 

 

We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. 

We’re working hard to:  

• Make roads safer. 
• Improve services for our customers. 
• Make road transport greener and healthier. 
• Harness the potential of technology and data. 
• Grow and level up the economy.

We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society. 

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+. 
 
To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website.  

Benefits

Benefits

• An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
• Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%.
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Latest IT and Tech devices.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
• Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
• Employee assistance program for health and well-being.
• Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.
• For more information see visit our careers page.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

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

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.

Please structure your Personal Statement to provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following (750 words max): 

• Using MS Excel.
• Communicating complex information in a simple way.
• Performing data analyses and identifying trends and patterns in data.

Sift & Interview Dates 

The sift is due to take place week commencing 15th July 2024.

Interviews are due to take place week commencing 29th July 2024.

This interview will be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.  

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates. 

The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include: 

• An interview.

You’re encouraged to become familiar with the Role Profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. 

Please see attached Role Profile for further information about our recruitment process. 

The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.  

For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

Reasonable Adjustments

As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Document Accessibility

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGComms@dft.gov.uk for assistance.

Further Information

For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website.

You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.

Pre-employment Checking

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. 

A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

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

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

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. 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.