Higher Analytical Officer

23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham

2 Rivergate, Bristol

Job Summary

We are recruiting a Higher Analytical Officer to join our Data and Insights team.

Higher Analytical Officers are at the heart of our Data and Insight function, taking responsibility for a wide range of analytical products and outputs that support evidence-based decision making. Working with complex datasets, you will extract, quality assure and analyse data, identify trends and communicate insights clearly to a range of audiences. You will also develop expertise in one of our key remit areas, including schools, further education and skills, early years, or social care.

The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a good understanding of data and its application, and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs to agreed timescales. Depending on the team, you may use a variety of analytical tools and programming languages, including SQL, R, Python and advanced Excel, to transform data into meaningful insight that informs organisational priorities and improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.

Job Description

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Person specification

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Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

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

• Skilled in analysing data and information from a variety of sources and identifying and interpreting key issues and risks.
• Ability to translate and present analysis in a variety of different formats to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with experience of maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel and/or experience of working in one or more of the following programming languages: R, Python or SQL. (Desirable)
• GSG Competency Framework - Presenting and disseminating data effectively
• GSG Competency Framework - Acquiring data and understanding customer needs

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Skilled in analysing data and information from a variety of sources and identifying and interpreting key issues and risks.
• Ability to translate and present analysis in a variety of different formats to a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Alongside your salary of £39,225, Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and ...

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