Data Analyst - Environmental Markets and Regulation - Deposit Return Scheme - 34233

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Data Analyst - Environmental Markets and Regulation - Deposit Return Scheme

As a Senior Technical Officer you will lead on using data analytics to support the implementation and ongoing development of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Your work will help ensure that data collected through the scheme is robust, accurate, and used effectively to assess fraud risk and monitor compliance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with policy, digital and regulatory teams to shape the DRS digital infrastructure and ensure data quality.
• Provide expert analytical insight to inform decision making across the Environment Agency and with government partners.
• Define and improve data governance and reporting standards for the scheme.
• Train and support Regulatory Officers to become confident in their role and deliver the above.
• Attend national industry events to promote the scheme and gather stakeholder feedback.
• Develop dashboards, reports and models to support the enforcement and monitoring of the scheme.

Qualifications

• Outstanding data and information management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using R or Python (or similar) for data analysis.
• Ability to analyse large complex data sets to ensure the accuracy of data submitted to you.
• Excellent communication skills, conveying data and information into plain English to negotiate outcomes and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work with a variety of colleagues to solve complex technical issues and deliver outcomes.
• Experience supporting and influencing others to deliver based on priority.
• Experience working with customers and colleagues to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements is desirable but not essential.
• Capability to undertake an incident role - full training will be provided.

Benefits

• A pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Starting annual leave allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Regular travel to the Sheffield office and other national locations as required.

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