OCS Data Analyst
| Posting date: | 08 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £29,715 to £30,705 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 456457/2 |
Summary
Do you have excellent communication skills?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, because it helps us be more innovative and make better decisions.
We are dedicated to being an inclusive employer, offering equitable opportunities for all individuals. Our goal is to build a diverse workforce, and we hope to attract applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Customer Service Centre Team as an Executive Officer (EO) Data Analyst.
This role offers a unique development opportunity for capable and ambitious candidates who want to broaden their skills in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
The main focus of the role is the effective handling and analysis of Animal Movement Reports. You will create and run reports to support the veterinary team during suspected or confirmed disease cases, enabling informed decision making during outbreaks. You’ll also coordinate a team of volunteers from across APHA, providing training on how to run these reports and ensuring business continuity.
As the post holder, you will carry out duties aligned to the grade and purpose of the role, including:
Providing consolidated animal movement reporting data during suspected or ongoing disease investigations
Coordinating the AMR volunteer team, delivering training, and supporting succession planning across data systems, MI tools, and animal movement platforms
Analysing data to identify risks, trends, concerns, and recommendations
Investigating and resolving data issues or inaccuracies
Creating and maintaining Management Information (MI) to monitor performance, highlight compliance issues, identify training needs, and propose improvements
Delivering ad‑hoc data requests and information as required
Working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to share best practice
Collaborating with digital teams to keep reporting tools up to date and aligned with wider work
Supporting auditing and data management activities
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