United Kingdom Job Openings
Social Security Scotland
Data Quality Analyst
Glasgow
FULL TIME
August 21, 2024
Overview:
Data Quality Analyst | Hybrid Working with Glasgow or Dundee Base Location | £45449 - £54419 + £5,000 DDa T Pay Supplement after 3 month qualifying period | Full or Part Time Hours | Flexi- time | 25 Days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 4 years’ service) plus 11.5 Public and Privilege| Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions 28.97%)|
Social Security Scotland are currently seeking applications for a Data Quality Analyst to join our talented Data Management Team. You’ll play a key role in driving continuous improvements in data quality processes, conducting insightful analyses, and developing governance frameworks that elevate decision-making for both the organisation and the public. If you're ready to make a real impact and advance our data management practices, we want to hear from you.
The Data Management Team work alongside our Data Protection colleagues and other data professionals within Chief Digital Office to ensure Social Security Scotland complies with its obligations, so it can deliver its full data potential to enable better decisions for the organisation and the public. We view data as an invaluable business asset and central to the success of our organisation.
As part of the Data Management Office at Social Security Scotland, you will play a pivotal role in making continuous improvements to policies, standards, and processes. These are essential in progressing and maturing our management of data.
Can you help Social Security Scotland ensure it works with the best quality of data?
We are looking for a lead data quality analyst who can shape our data quality work and help build and operationalise a comprehensive Data Quality framework. You will work with a wide range of people across the organisation to understand what they need from their data from client facing to working with owners to understand their quality expectations. Shaping Data Quality improvements through to resolution.
You will have the opportunity to lead work, identifying core quality expectations on centralised assets. Translating them into data quality measurables on critical data assets, working closely with other data disciplines to ensure that those assets are fit for purpose. This includes the ability to understand the business context as well as the data meaning to ensure that the business outcomes are fulfilled.
What Do We Offer You?
DDa T Pay Supplement
Hybrid Working
About Us
Find out more about us here
Responsibilities:
How To Apply
A CV (no longer than two pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements - this is accessed through the candidate profile.
In addition, please record your Personal Statement (no longer than 750 words). This should clearly demonstrate how your skills, qualities and experience meet the following essential criteria:
1. You have a track record of applying Data Quality dimensions as part of a Data Quality Framework or best practise methodologies, and employing relevant tools to assess and communicate data quality in innovative ways and to carry out data analysis and visualisation activities.
When considering how your experience relates to the role, please tailor your CV and personal statement to reflect the role and the essential skills/criteria as described in the job description.
If we receive a large number of applications, we may complete an initial sift on the first essential criteria.
Following the sift of applications there will be a telephone interview as part of the Assessment process, prior to interview.
If you pass the sift but are not invited to the first round of interviews, you may be invited to a subsequent round. Any queries on this please contact recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
If you are invited to an interview this will be held in person in either Agnes Husband House, Dundee or High Street, Glasgow.
We aim to provide feedback on request, however; if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide feedback on your application if you are not invited to attend an interview/assessment. We will provide feedback on request to all candidates that attend an interview/assessment.
DDa T Social Security Scotland - Further information - Data Quality Analyst
Information Session
The session will cover:
Please feel free to join us using the link below to find out more about the role and working for Social Security Scotland.
Click here to join the meeting
Interview/Assessment Information
Reserve List
Recruitment Contact
Please note that we will not engage with external recruitment agencies for this post.
Further Information
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
Social Security Scotland’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk)
If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting Social Security Scotland at recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.
If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
If you are interested in us contacting you about further available vacancies, please sign up to our mailing list to receive job alerts.
Data Quality Analyst | Hybrid Working with Glasgow or Dundee Base Location | £45449 - £54419 + £5,000 DDa T Pay Supplement after 3 month qualifying period | Full or Part Time Hours | Flexi- time | 25 Days annual leave (increasing to 30 after 4 years’ service) plus 11.5 Public and Privilege| Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions 28.97%)|
Social Security Scotland are currently seeking applications for a Data Quality Analyst to join our talented Data Management Team. You’ll play a key role in driving continuous improvements in data quality processes, conducting insightful analyses, and developing governance frameworks that elevate decision-making for both the organisation and the public. If you're ready to make a real impact and advance our data management practices, we want to hear from you.
The Data Management Team work alongside our Data Protection colleagues and other data professionals within Chief Digital Office to ensure Social Security Scotland complies with its obligations, so it can deliver its full data potential to enable better decisions for the organisation and the public. We view data as an invaluable business asset and central to the success of our organisation.
As part of the Data Management Office at Social Security Scotland, you will play a pivotal role in making continuous improvements to policies, standards, and processes. These are essential in progressing and maturing our management of data.
Can you help Social Security Scotland ensure it works with the best quality of data?
We are looking for a lead data quality analyst who can shape our data quality work and help build and operationalise a comprehensive Data Quality framework. You will work with a wide range of people across the organisation to understand what they need from their data from client facing to working with owners to understand their quality expectations. Shaping Data Quality improvements through to resolution.
You will have the opportunity to lead work, identifying core quality expectations on centralised assets. Translating them into data quality measurables on critical data assets, working closely with other data disciplines to ensure that those assets are fit for purpose. This includes the ability to understand the business context as well as the data meaning to ensure that the business outcomes are fulfilled.
What Do We Offer You?
We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best talent.
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B3 - Salary between £45449 - £54419 plus a £5000 annual Digital, Data and Technology (DDa T) pay supplement after a 3 month qualifying period. This supplement is backdated and paid with your monthly salary. - Flexible working arrangements with potential of up to 4 days off per month.
- You will have an annual leave allowance of 5 weeks, rising to 6 weeks after 4 years. In addition, the Scottish Government observes 11½ days public and privilege holidays, dates of which are set annually.
- Workplace adjustments for everyone that needs them to ensure your comfort and safety in your new role.
- Learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth.
- Career progression – join a rapidly growing and developing organisation with excellent opportunities for career advancement.
- Contributory Pension Scheme (employee contributions 5.45% employer contributions 28.97%).
- Health and wellbeing support including 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme, plus counselling support available for all.
- Discounts on gym memberships and retail outlets.
DDa T Pay Supplement
This post attracts a £5,000 DDa T pay supplement after a 3 months DDa T competency qualifying period. The payment will be backdated to your start date in the role. Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review. This post is part of the Scottish Government DDa T profession. As a member of the profession, you will join the professional development scheme, currently BCS Role Model plus.
Hybrid Working
We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum of 2 days per week in your assigned location. Base office location can be in either Dundee or Glasgow.
About Us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government and has the largest and most complex IT and digital change programme since devolution. With a lifetime budget of over £300m, we are delivering a social security system that will support the people of Scotland for decades to come. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve.
Find out more about us here
- Develops and implements Data Quality Improvement processes, analysing data quality issues and making recommendations for remediation in line with data standards.
- Conducts data profiling to assess the quality dimensions of critical datasets and establishes core measurements that align with the strategic value of data assets.
- Performs complex data analysis using various methods and tools, assuring and peer-reviewing the outputs of colleagues.
- Facilitates meetings and workshops to discuss data quality analysis with both technical and non-technical staff. Building strong relationships with Data owner across the organisation to improve Data Quality outcomes.
- Produces written and verbal data analysis outputs, such as reports and presentations, tailored to diverse audiences.
- Defines and applies data management processes, governance mechanisms, and tooling while further developing a data quality framework within the organisation.
- Engages in data mapping and pipelining for data integration, ensuring compliance with meta-data standards for semantic interoperability.
- Manages data analysis projects, resolves data issues, and develops guidance to support others in embedding good data quality practice within design and throughout development.
No specific qualifications are required for this post.
How To Apply
To apply for this post, you will need to provide the information requested below via the online application process.
A CV (no longer than two pages) setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements - this is accessed through the candidate profile.
In addition, please record your Personal Statement (no longer than 750 words). This should clearly demonstrate how your skills, qualities and experience meet the following essential criteria:
1. You have a track record of applying Data Quality dimensions as part of a Data Quality Framework or best practise methodologies, and employing relevant tools to assess and communicate data quality in innovative ways and to carry out data analysis and visualisation activities.
2. You are a seasoned data management professional, employing relevant tools and methods in order to apply data governance according to established policies and standards.
3. You have solid experience in mapping, linking and cleansing data in order to carry out data quality and analysis activities.
4. You have led data related projects, facilitated technical workshops, with technical and non-technical staff, presenting your technical output to deliver customers solutions according to agreed requirements.
When considering how your experience relates to the role, please tailor your CV and personal statement to reflect the role and the essential skills/criteria as described in the job description.
If we receive a large number of applications, we may complete an initial sift on the first essential criteria.
Following the sift of applications there will be a telephone interview as part of the Assessment process, prior to interview.
If you pass the sift but are not invited to the first round of interviews, you may be invited to a subsequent round. Any queries on this please contact recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
If you are invited to an interview this will be held in person in either Agnes Husband House, Dundee or High Street, Glasgow.
We aim to provide feedback on request, however; if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide feedback on your application if you are not invited to attend an interview/assessment. We will provide feedback on request to all candidates that attend an interview/assessment.
DDa T Social Security Scotland - Further information - Data Quality Analyst
Information Session
We will be running an online information session on Tuesday 3rd September 2024 at 12:30-1:30pm.
The session will cover:
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About Social Security Scotland - The Data roles and Data Management Office
- Our recruitment process
- Q&A with the hiring manager
Please feel free to join us using the link below to find out more about the role and working for Social Security Scotland.
Click here to join the meeting
Interview/Assessment Information
Here are details of the Competencies required for this role which you will be tested against if you are invited to attend an interview and undertake a digital assessment:
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Self Awareness - Communications and Engagement
- Improving Performance
- Analysis and Use of Evidence
- DDa T Technical Skill Assessment
Reserve List
In the event that further posts are required, a reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for up to 9 months.
Recruitment Contact
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact our Resourcing Team who can be contacted by emailing recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
Please note that we will not engage with external recruitment agencies for this post.
Further Information
This post requires the successful candidate to clear additional National Security Vetting clearance (SC) before a start date can be offered. Further information regarding National Security Vetting clearance can be found here - United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK
The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot.
Social Security Scotland’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition - Recruitment - Civil Service Commission (independent.gov.uk)
If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you can make a complaint, by contacting Social Security Scotland at recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioner.
If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot
If you are interested in us contacting you about further available vacancies, please sign up to our mailing list to receive job alerts.
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