Job Description

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Reference number

423777
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Salary

29,500 - 32,500
29,500-32,500 per annum, depending on experience
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Job grade

Other###

Contract type

Fixed term###

Length of employment

Until March 2027###

Business area

Economics & Analysis###

Type of role

Analytical


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Working pattern

Full-time###

Number of jobs available

1

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Coventry

About the job

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Job summary

We are currently recruiting for an

Analyst

to join our team on a fixed-term contract until March 2027. This hybrid-based position works two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder remotely from home.


Working as part of a specialist team, this role has responsibility to collect and analyse a vast amount of data sets on a daily, weekly and monthly basis from different sources to produce key industry figures on agricultural market information. The successful candidate must have a flair for data capture and an interest in presenting data in new and innovative ways. They will also have a keen eye for detail and excellent planning and organisational skills.


At the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), we inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Working at AHDB, you won't just be helping our farmers produce the food we eat and look after our environment, you'll be helping to shape the future of food production and leaving a legacy for the next generation.

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Job description

Collect, collate, verify and quality assure data to produce key industry data sets Follow quality assurance processes to ensure data sets are accurate and robust Present data for review in tables and graphs and clearly communicate the results of quality assurance procedures Manage time and workload appropriately to ensure strict reporting deadlines are met Disseminate finalised data sets to internal and external customers and update relevant information on the AHDB website Utilise the latest software available to present data in clear, concise and innovative ways Take a proactive role in seeking and implementing initiatives that drive process excellence, improve data quality and/or improve services Engage and develop effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders Take responsibility for the key stages of projects, demonstrating accountability throughout Keep up to date with appropriate industry and technological developments to ensure outputs are accurate and relevant ###

Person specification

Professional qualification to at least degree standard in a numerate discipline, or equivalent experience Experience of working in a data-oriented environment and handling large data sets Experience working in a routine, deadline-driven role, with evidence of accurately following processes A confident communicator with excellent planning and organising skills High level of attention to detail Strong Microsoft Excel skills Experience in Microsoft Power Platform, e.g. Power BI, Power Query and Access, and in delivering small projects is also desirable

Benefits

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We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities to give you the recognition you deserve:

35 hours per week, to include hybrid working 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays) Life assurance cover (4x salary) A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan Recognition awards throughout the year Access to the Government's tax-free childcare scheme Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings


Please note if you are joining us on a Secondment your current terms and conditions will remain

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Selection process details

To apply, simply upload your CV and Cover Letter via our careers portal by clicking the 'Apply' button on this page. Our hiring managers will review your application, and we'll be in touch with the outcome shortly after the closing date.


Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial interview via MS Teams. If successful, a second-stage face-to-face interview will be held at our HQ in Coventry, Warwickshire, following our competency-based framework.


Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.



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

Security

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) 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
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Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
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.###

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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk Telephone : 02476 935722
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Recruitment team

Email : recruitment@ahdb.org.uk ###

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles of the Civil Service, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Head of HR via email: hr@ahdb.org.uk