Analytics Engineer - #1673738

Job: Analytics Engineer

Salary: £47,754 - £51,802

Hours: 36.25 (part time / flexible options would be considered)

Contract: 2 Years Temporary Fixed-Term

Your Role

This role is a completely new role in a completely new team within GMCA Research. We are setting up a new Data sub-team, and this role is one of the first in that new team focused on data management and quality. So its definitely one that you can make your own!

• There are four areas of work we want you to take responsibility for:
• Lead the management of key Research data assets - managing our database of key data assets, including extract, transform and load processes.
• Implementing good data management practices - working with the Research team to put in place good data management, so that we are being efficient and effective with our data storage, access, and use.
• Delivering new cross-team data projects - working with the Research team and others to identify and deliver new data projects, such as sourcing, transforming and visualising information for insights.
• Improving data quality - making sure data is ready for analysis, in the right format and structure to enable analysts to deliver their work effectively.
• Opening data - supporting the release of key datasets to the public for transparency and wider use.
  

The Research team in GMCA supports policy teams with the data, information and insight that they want and need. We're a high performing team in a high performing organisation, and our work is used to make the cases, understand the issues, and deliver the best outcomes for the people and businesses of Greater Manchester.

About You

• We are looking for someone with a background in managing data assets for a team, in ETL, and in improving the quality of data for analytics.
• You will be able to work closely with different teams to understand their needs.
• You will have experience of analysing data, and will have an understanding of how people would use the data.
• You will have a big picture perspective - considering how different projects and needs might all work together.
• Check out the role profile for a full list of essential skills, behaviours, knowledge and experience that we are looking for.
  
  

About Your Application

• Your application is your chance to let us know why you are the person for this role.
• Look through all of the essential skills, behaviours, knowledge and experience in the role profile. Think about how you fit these requirements, and let us know in your application form how you would meet these.
• The final element of the application is your opportunity to tell us more relevant information - why are you right for the job, and why is the job right for you?
  
  

About Us

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

To find out more about working for us please click here: https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/

Our Offer

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:

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Hybrid working

This role is part of GMCAs hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to Build Back Fairer in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: Do what is right for you and the business on that day. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.