Junior Data Analyst

Summary

The job is for a Junior Data Analyst at Civica Election Services on a 12-month contract. The role involves dealing with multiple projects simultaneously, importing, processing, and querying vote data, producing accurate election reports, and assisting the team in achieving objectives that contribute to the overall strategy of the team and business unit.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly MS Access, Excel, and Word
• Good knowledge of Windows operating systems, file formats, and data conversion issues
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under pressure within tight deadlines
• Well-developed communication skills for liaising with both a technical and non-technical audience across all levels of the company and with customers
• Strong time-management, hard-working, flexible, and able to oversee multiple jobs from start to finish within the given timeframes
• Self-motivated with an ability to plan, complete, and document projects with minimal supervision but also seek advice when required
• The desire to work as part of a team
• A creative approach to problem solving and a curiosity and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Collate votes from postal scanning and electronic systems, process and interrogate data to produce accurate election reports
• Import, process, and query vote data using MS Access and SQL Server databases
• Produce accurate election result, summary, and breakdown reports within the defined schedules of a project
• Support the project manager to produce the best quality of service to customers
• Run routine projects that may require critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Assist the team with the management and delivery of any team objectives
• Review, implement, test, and document changes to improve the quality of service offered

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with Databases, particularly MS Access or SQL Server Management Studio and working with large data sets
• Experience of working in a project-based environment
• Experience dealing directly with customers
• An awareness of various voting systems (e.g., First Past the Post, Single Transferable Vote, Proxy voting)

Benefits

• Civica Foundation | Giving Culture: Encourages colleagues to take advantage of Days of Difference initiative for community impact
• Civica Culture | Work life balance and Blended working: Flexible working, less commuting, and more time with friends and family
• Learning and Development | Growth Opportunities: Unique 70:20:10 learning model for interesting, challenging, and fun learning
• Employee Wellbeing: Integrated health and wellbeing benefits for employees and their families
• Generous Leave Policy: Allows time off with generous leave benefits
• Rewards and Recognition: Recognizes and appreciates colleagues for their contributions with monetary/non-monetary recognitions and rewards
• Tenure Milestone Recognition: Values and recognizes the years of service of employees
• Employee-led Affinity Groups: Allows colleagues to share experiences, ideas, and recommendations for a more inclusive organization