Job Description

Job Description 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 include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application. We have an exciting business improvement opportunity to work as a Team Member in our Data Quality Team, as part of our Water Industry Regulation transformation programme. We are seeking five individuals with a proven track record in data quality, efficiency, and innovation. You will work closely with the Data Quality Team Leader and collaborate with colleagues to amend and enhance the overall quality of our data systems. We are looking for proactive Data Quality Assistant with a keen eye for detail to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to support the team in rectifying data inaccuracies and ensuring a seamless data migration to our new system. This position involves handling administrative tasks such as data entry, crossreferencing records, and correcting inconsistencies. Additionally, you will be encouraged to identify patterns and trends in the data that could inform improvements in data quality. The Water Industry Regulation digital programme is transforming IT and data requirements across permitting, compliance and reporting in close collaboration with the Regulatory Services Environmental Monitoring Planning Programmes as well as other inflight projects. The post will report to the WQ Digital Solutions Data Quality Team Leader. The team The Data Quality Team work within The Water Quality Digital Solutions team who sit within Water Regulation of the Environment Agency. We steer the direction, set the priorities and shape our organisations approach to delivering environmental outcomes and better regulation. We work closely with colleagues across the Environment Agency, with Government, delivery partners and customers to help create a better place for people and wildlife and demonstrate value for money Experienceskills Required In your capabilitybased answers please demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work. experience as a data quality assistant, or similar where you have worked to enhance data quality, efficiency and innovation by amending erroneous records in complex datasets. ability to achieve results by working to process a highvolume task, whilst maintaining a high level of quality and accuracy within your work. data and information management skills, particularly previous experience learning new software and ensuring data integrity. Knowledge of Water Quality and groundwater regulation and existing systemsreporting supporting the business is desirable, but not essential. Youll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided. Contact and additional information Youll have an incident management objective in your development plan. Well support you to find an incident role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given. Youll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible. We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required. Please see packs attached for more information. Any queries, contact Christopher.Buckleyenvironmentagency.gov.uk or Thomas.Saleenvironmentagency.gov.uk Applications are blind assessed using your answers to the competency questions. Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date. If you consent to being held on a reserve list, well hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post. Competence 1 Achieves Results Description If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessmentinterview. Feedback is generally not available at sift stage Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. Describe a time when you had to deliver a piece of work which had a set timescale. Competence 2 Data and Information Management Description Collects, analyses, interprets, records, manages, develops and shares data, material or information appropriately for a variety of purposes. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. Describe a time when you have worked with large data sets and ensured they contained accurate and reliable information. Competence 3 Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality Description Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy. More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack. How do you ensure that your work is consistently of the best possible standard? 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 NonDepartmental 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 httpswww.gov.ukgovernmentpublicationsbecomeacrowncommercialservicesupplierbecomingasupplierthroughthecrowncommercialservicewhatyouneedtoknow for more information.

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