Data Scientist: Digital Innovation and Regulation - 28890
1
National
Various
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Digital, Environment & Sustainability
£50,409
We are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please clearly include any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
Are you an experienced Data Scientist with a passion for employing your skills and experience to protect and enhance the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership to a team of data analysts transforming the way Water Company data is assessed to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and drive improved performance of the Water Industry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Data Scientist to be at the heart of work to deliver digital transformation, providing advanced data analytical capabilities at a national level to support delivery of regulatory activities across the business. The availability of big data for the Water Industry presents a fantastic opportunity for the right person to deliver business impact in a high-profile work area.
In this role you will:
• Lead the planning and development of new and innovative approaches to the analysis, interpretation and communication of Water Industry compliance data.
• Provide technical input into Digital Discovery, working with other digital programmes including the Regulatory Services Programme and Environment Monitoring Programme to ensure integration of compliance assessment.
• Work with others across the business to identify opportunities to support an evidence-led approach to Water Industry regulation.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
Are you an experienced Data Scientist with a passion for employing your skills and experience to protect and enhance the environment? This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical leadership to a team of data analysts transforming the way Water Company data is assessed to strengthen intelligence-led regulation and drive improved performance of the Water Industry.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative Data Scientist to be at the heart of work to deliver digital transformation, providing advanced data analytical capabilities at a national level to support delivery of regulatory activities across the business. The availability of big data for the Water Industry presents a fantastic opportunity for the right person to deliver business impact in a high-profile work area.
In this role you will:
• Lead the planning and development of new and innovative approaches to the analysis, interpretation and communication of Water Industry compliance data.
• Provide technical input into Digital Discovery, working with other digital programmes including the Regulatory Services Programme and Environment Monitoring Programme to ensure integration of compliance assessment.
• Work with others across the business to identify opportunities to support an evidence-led approach to Water Industry regulation.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
You will join the Digital Innovation and Regulation Team in Water Regulation, part of the National Environment and Business (E&B) directorate. You will play a central role in shaping and delivering the Environment Agency’s data and evidence led approach to regulating Water Companies.
In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
In E&B we promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation and secure resources.
You will have extensive experience of informing and designing new approaches to analysing large volumes of data. It is desirable, but not essential, that applicants have knowledge and experience of the Water Industry sector and Environmental Permitting Regulations permit requirements.
Applicant should have:
• Experience of leading data initiatives to improve business processes and performance.
• Experience of managing and analysing large datasets, ideally flow/effluent data, using statistical computing and analysis software such as ‘R’, Python, FME, ArcGIS and the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with others to shape product delivery.
• The ability to manage your own workload, prioritising conflicting demands to meet deadlines.
• The ability to lead and delegate work to others in the team to support their development and appropriately utilise their skill sets.
Membership of a professional organisation, e.g. CIWEM, is advantageous but not essential.
Applicant should have:
• Experience of leading data initiatives to improve business processes and performance.
• Experience of managing and analysing large datasets, ideally flow/effluent data, using statistical computing and analysis software such as ‘R’, Python, FME, ArcGIS and the Microsoft Power Platform.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with others to shape product delivery.
• The ability to manage your own workload, prioritising conflicting demands to meet deadlines.
• The ability to lead and delegate work to others in the team to support their development and appropriately utilise their skill sets.
Membership of a professional organisation, e.g. CIWEM, is advantageous but not essential.
We’re committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve, so welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds.
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack.
If you have any queries, or want to discuss the role, working patterns, base locations etc, please contact katie.whitlock@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during late May/early June 2024
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
For more information about working for us, who to contact regarding these roles and how to apply please read the Candidate Pack.
If you have any queries, or want to discuss the role, working patterns, base locations etc, please contact katie.whitlock@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during late May/early June 2024
If you consent to be recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.
05/05/2024, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes.
Please provide an example of where you have led a project to collect, interrogate and analyse large sets of data to support an informed approach or decision.
Please provide an example of where you have led a project to collect, interrogate and analyse large sets of data to support an informed approach or decision.
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses.
Please provide an example of where you have worked with a customer or partner to identify their data science needs and deliver an effective approach to meet their requirements.
Please provide an example of where you have worked with a customer or partner to identify their data science needs and deliver an effective approach to meet their requirements.
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
Please provide a recent example of where you have identified and implemented new or improved data analytical methods and/or processes to deliver an important outcome.
Please provide a recent example of where you have identified and implemented new or improved data analytical methods and/or processes to deliver an important outcome.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.