Senior Data and Insights Manager
Posted 5 days 1 hour ago by Michael Page (UK)
- Working as the lead HR analytics and insights expert
- An exciting time to make a change in how the SFO supports its leaders
About Our Client
The SFO is a specialist investigating & prosecuting authority that tackles the top-level of serious or complex fraud, bribery, & corruption in England & Wales, & Northern Ireland. It is independent in making decisions about its cases. It is a civil service organisation that operates within the framework of government accounting & the Green Book. It is subject to government spending reviews.
Job Description
The Senior Data and Insights Manager reports directly into the Head of People and is part of the People and Culture team. The role will be responsible for the implementation of the People Analytics strategy, innovating on how we leverage people data to support the overall vision and business objectives of the SFO. This will involve working to an established people data capability, initiating collaborations with other parts of the business and across the wider Civil Service, and adopting relevant tools and technologies to optimise analytical and reporting processes, through modelling, forecasting, optimisation, research, survey design and implementation and focus groups.
As the lead person in people analytics and insights, you will have the opportunity to work on both quantitative and qualitative analysis projects. You will work across the People & Culture division, particularly with Senior Stakeholders, supporting key organisational decisions that involve the key drivers of employee engagement, how diversity representation is spread over the SFO, and where these could be improved or enhanced, as well as strategic workforce planning.
In addition, you will be responsible for the provision of accurate management information of a range of metrics providing regular monitoring, benchmarking and evaluation against these. This remit includes Learning & Development, Recruitment, Turnover & Retention, Vacancies, Pay & Reward, Absence monitoring and Staff in post. This will also include leading on submissions back to Cabinet Office, Central Government and other ministerial requests.
For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see the link to the Job Pack below.
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The Successful Applicant
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Seeing the big picture
- Delivering at Pace
- Communicating & Influencing
This vacancy is using Success Profiles & will assess your Behaviours & Experience.
Application Stage
As part of the application process, you will be required to provide:
A personal statement of no more than 600 words attached to your CV that demonstrates (with examples) how your skills & experience meet the 'Technical' Essential Criteria as listed in the job pack.
Please note, desirable experience will only be taken into account if there is a large volume of applications & there is a need for further shortlisting for interview.
A supporting CV outlining your job history & qualifications, (including how you meet the essential criteria for the role).
It will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.
Interview stage
Behaviours & experience as outlined in the job pack will be tested at interview.
Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates in the invite to interview.
Closing date is 11:55pm on Sunday 9th March 2025.
Interviews are expected to take place from 17th March 2025.
All dates are indicative & subject to change. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service embraces diversity & 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, & who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain & invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) & the
Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)
What's on Offer
£43,886 - £49,887 (Band C)
Staff applying on promotion within the Civil Service will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or receive a 10% increase on their existing salary. Individuals appointed on level transfer will retain their existing salary.
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27% (details open in a new window)
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check .
See our Vetting Charter
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Location
The role will initially be based at our offices at 2-4 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BS, in central London.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK & not overseas. Informal hybrid working arrangements apply & there is an expectation that staff will attend the office regularly. Work pattern & office attendance will be agreed with successful candidates.