Reporting Analyst

Job description

Job summary

Ofgem relies on strong evidence and insight to drive meaningful change for an affordable and sustainable energy future. Were looking for a Reporting Analyst to join us and help strengthen the intelligence behind the decisions that shape our organisation.

Ofgem is Great Britains independent energy regulator. Were at the forefront of change across the energy sector, driving toward Net Zero whilst protecting energy consumers, especially vulnerable people.

Were offering a permanent role in which to bring your analytical expertise to an organisation with a critical national purpose. Youll join our People Operations team, where reliable data and meaningful insight are essential to our success, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact on how we understand our workforce and support our wider organisational ambitions.

As part of our collaborative People Function, youll have the chance to work alongside colleagues and senior stakeholders from across Ofgem. With visibility across the organisation and the chance to contribute to important strategic priorities, youll be well placed to make your mark and help shape a more informed and effective working environment.

Were looking for someone with strong analytical capabilities, experience in workforce reporting and excellent attention to detail. Youll be confident working with complex information, comfortable using reporting tools and able to communicate effectively with a range of audiences. A relevant qualification or equivalent experience will also be essential.

In return, youll join an inclusive organisation that celebrates different perspectives, values individual contributions and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. With a hybrid working model and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful organisational improvements, youll enjoy a rewarding environment where your expertise can make a genuine difference.

We have a critical purpose to strengthen the people insight and evidence-based decision-making that underpin our success. Bring your analytical expertise to an organisation driving change across Great Britains energy sector and help us build the foundations for a stronger, more effective future.

Read on and find out more.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• D eliver accurate, timely and insightful workforce management information, dashboards and analysis that support evidence-based strategic and operational decision-making across the People Function.

• Transform people data into clear, actionable insights by identifying trends, risks and opportunities that inform workforce planning, policy development and service improvement.

• Maintain high standards of data quality, governance and compliance, ensuring people information is accurate, audit-ready and aligned with GDPR and Civil Service reporting standards.

• Own and continuously improve people reporting processes and systems, including automation and dashboard optimisation, to enhance efficiency, usability and stakeholder value.

• Act as a trusted analytical partner to People Operations, Senior People Partners and Service Enablement Hubs, providing clear narratives and advice to support organisational priorities.

• Champion best practice in workforce analytics, data integrity and reporting capability across the People Function.

• Provide secondary HR systems administration support, contributing to system resilience and continuity of service.

• Act as Data Steward for designated workforce datasets, accountable for data quality, standard definitions and the resolution of data issues, ensuring consistent, reliable and compliant use of workforce data across dashboards, reports and statutory returns in partnership with HR Systems Administrators and operational teams.

Person specification

Essential Criteria:

• (Lead Criteria) - Proven ability to interpret and analyse complex data sets.

• (Lead Criteria) - Skilled in designing, producing and maintaining workforce reports and dashboards within a HR, People Services or comparable environment.

• Proficiency in tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting platforms.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality.

• Ability to present complex data in a clear, concise and accessible way for non-technical audiences.

• Professional qualification in data analytics, HR analytics, or similar discipline (or equivalent experience)

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of data visualisation best practices.

• Understanding of Civil Service HR policies, workforce planning frameworks and reporting standards.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 35,232, OFGEM contributes 10,206 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes; 30 days annual leave after 2 years; Excellent training and development opportunities; The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits;hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office butthis is keptunderreview), flexible working hours and family friendly policies.Pluslots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets ofestablishinga Net Zero energy system by 2050. This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal rewardidentifiescareer opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.

When you press the Apply now button, you will be directed to a Civil Service test guidance for this can be found here Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) The test you are due to take is not timed and you can complete it at your own pace. Upon passing the tests, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the sift panel), your career history and qualifications.

You will then be asked to provide a 1250 word personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential skills and capabilities listed in the role profile. Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your supporting statement, how you meet each of the criteria listed in the role profile.

The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application or used during interview, including your CV and any statements or examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Ofgem takes any incidences of cheating very seriously. Please ensure all examples provided are of your own experience. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant applications will be withdrawn from the process. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Please refer to Civil Service candidate advice on the acceptable use of artificial intelligence within the recruitment and selection process - Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by [ https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn ].

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :

• Name : Sabrina Wilson
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

• Email : [email protected]

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of these Recruitment Principles.

Attachments Reporting Analyst Role Profile Opens in new window (pdf, 187kB) Reporting Analyst- Analysis Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 752kB) Terms and Conditions Opens in new window (pdf, 335kB)