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This job is with Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency , an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. About the job Job summary The DVSA has an exciting new opportunity to join our existing team in the Digital and Data directorate. As DVSA is going through redesigning its teams and services to be more service led, there's never been a better time to join the DVSA. The role will support DVSA's mission to: "Keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably". Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow. Joining our department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here, • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King's birthday., • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Read more in the Benefits section below! Find out more about what it's like working at Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers Job description The post holder will work effectively within a geographically dispersed team owning the day-to-day delivery of robust, timely and insightful Data Analysis and reporting that enables key stakeholders to make informed decisions based on sound evidence and recommendations. The post holder works alongside analysts in designing, developing and delivering high quality data, insight and visualisations to key business stakeholders across the business. The post holder will develop familiarity with a host of different systems and is responsible for delivering a range of daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc dashboards, data models and reports. They will also proactively identify and investigate trends, anomalies and early warning signs, communicating with stakeholders at all levels across the business. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to: • Ensure the production of new, regular and ad-hoc Data Analysis reports, owning the relevant datasets and model(s) and the process for developing and maintaining them., • Establish requirements to identify the who, what and why., • Analyse and interrogate DVSA's data to gain a better understanding of the trends and anomalies that affect DVSA's services., • Communicate with stakeholders at various levels, tailoring communication styles and methods accordingly., • Provide information and statistical expertise to the Agency to support both business as usual, continuous improvement and project work., • Participate in data change governance with other stakeholders., • Work with system subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand how business logic is applied within data sources, maintain a data knowledge base detailing the main data tables and elements within the data sources, the associated business rules and any known data quality issues., • Advise, contribute and engage in driving the strategy forward by ensuring existing and new systems and reports continue to deliver business requirements. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process. Person specification To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: • Experience of reporting data and solutions using Power BI or another similar visualisation tool allowing you to present recommendations to stakeholders., • Working experience of programming language for example SQL, python or R., • Being naturally inquisitive with an eye for problem-solving and finding innovative solutions., • Great communication skills; being able to articulate to stakeholders at various levels., • The ability to advise, contribute and challenge, where necessary., • Manage and engage with integrity., • Demonstrate leadership as well as collaborating with other managers. Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. 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. Occasional travel to other offices will be required, which may involve overnight stays. This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation. If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details). Visa sponsorship Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: • Managing a Quality Service, • Changing and Improving, • Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: • Data Analyst - Communicating between the technical and non technical - Level: working- Interview, • Data Analyst - Data Preparation and Linkage - Level: working - Interview, • Data Analyst - Delivering Business impact through data - Level: working - Interview Benefits Alongside your salary of £35,663, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes£10,331 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here, • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave)., • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday., • Access to the staff discount portal., • Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc., • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies (opens in a new window). Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills. How to apply: Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation. The selection process for this role will be: Stage 1: Online test Stage 2: Sift of CV and personal statement Stage 3: Interview You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage. Stage 1: Online test After submission of your application you will be invited to complete a Civil Service Numerical Test. If you successfully pass the test, you will be invited to complete the final stage of the application. Please complete the online tests as soon as possible (within 24-48 hours is recommended), the closing date for the tests is 23:55 on 17th July 2006. 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. Stage 2: Sift At sift, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: Experience - you will be asked to provide a CVand personal statement (750-word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following: • (Lead criteria) Your ability and experience in delivering high quality statistical and analytical insights and reports, applying a range of analytical techniques and tools., • Your experience managing a data project where you supported the identification of a business problem and how you delivered this work effectively by using appropriate project management methodologies. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead criteria element 'Your ability and experience in delivering high quality statistical and analytical insights and reports, applying a range of analytical techniques and tools'. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview. The sift will take place from week commencing 20th July 2026. If successful at this stage, you will then be invited for interview. Stage 2: Interview At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements: Behaviours: • Managing a quality service, • Changing and Improving, • Working together Technical: Data analyst - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework • Communicating between Technical and Non Technical - Data Analyst - Level: Working, • Data Preparation and Linkage - Data Analyst - Level: Working, • Delivering business impact through data - Data Analyst - Level: Working The interviews will take place week commencing 10th August 2026. This interview will be conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview. You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site (opens in a new window). Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. Further information on the selection process We will also hold a 12 months reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here. Should we receive a large number of applications, we may invite a shortlist of the highest performing candidates to interview.This means that some applications that meet the required standard could be placed 'on hold' after the sift and invited to interview if the vacant position(s) remain unfilled.You will be notified if your application is being put 'on hold' once the sift has been completed. Appointments for this position will be made in order of merit. If you are successful in the selection process but there are no further available posts for the advertised role, you may be contacted to discuss an offer for a lower graded role (with similar experience and responsibility requirements). If you are unsuccessful in the selection process, your application may be considered for a lower graded position if your demonstrated skills and experience meet the requirements of the alternative position. Candidates will be considered in order of merit. AI Tools and Platforms 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 ourfor more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. 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 ...