Data Insights Product Analyst

Are you passionate about using innovative data tools and techniques to deliver meaningful analysis? Do you enjoy leading people and helping them reach their full potential? 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.

As a Higher Executive Officer (HEO) within the Data Insights team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the Agency's vision, mission and strategic objectives. You will provide oversight and support for the delivery of service and projects within your area of responsibility, ensuring effective implementation of policies, operational procedures and the management of teams. The postholder will work within APHA's Data & Information Unit to support the transformation of the Agency's approach to performance and insight.

Working with specialists and IT professionals, you will help modernise how data is collected, shared and used to produce agency-wide performance and scorecard management information, insights and visualisations. You will apply your expertise in data analysis and insight to strengthen APHA's analytical capability, identify opportunities for data-driven improvement and support informed decision-making.

The role involves working closely with stakeholders across APHA and Defra to understand data and reporting requirements, maintain effective data processes, and support the development of accessible, automated reporting.

Provide day-to-day management within the Data Insights team, coordinating work across functions or geographic locations as required to ensure delivery aligns with the Agency's strategic objectives.

Develop, analyse and deliver high-quality, accurate and timely data, intelligence and management information to support operational, scientific and policy decision-making and short- to medium-term planning. Coordinate agency-wide performance reporting to ensure data is available in the right format, at the right time, to support agreed responsibilities and programmes of work.

Establish and maintain effective data processes and standards, ensuring performance information is accurate, consistent and aligned across qualitative and quantitative reporting. Lead continuous improvement of data analysis processes and dashboards, promoting the adoption of new systems, processes and ways of working, and ensuring consistency across APHA and the wider Defra group where appropriate. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance service delivery, applying continuous improvement practices.

Build and maintain strong, effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working collaboratively across teams and professions to achieve shared objectives. Communicate analysis clearly and effectively to support senior policy, operational, scientific and delivery colleagues.

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