Head of Business Analysis and Data Management

2 weeks ago


Southampton, United Kingdom Maritime and Coastguard Agency Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 345981**Salary**:

- £51,997**Job grade**:

- Grade 7**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MCA - His Majesty's Coastguard**Type of role**:

- Analytical
- Operational Research
- Social Research**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

Location

About the job

**Benefits**:
Things you need to know

Location
- SouthamptonAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Are you a focused individual with attention to detail?

Do you have an analytical mindset, capable of presenting reports and findings?

Can you analyse and manipulate large or complex data sets?

If so, we are looking for a Head of Business Analysis and Data Management to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
- Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas._

Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.

**Job description**:
As the Head of Operational Business Analysis and Performance, it will be your responsibility to lead the HMCG Operational Business analysis and Data and Analysis team and be accountable for HMCG data collection, analysis, visualisation, and reporting which supports business decision making at a strategic and operational level.

This role will be required to interact and communicate with internal and external stakeholders and will be able to make connections to source data that may not readily accessible. This role requires excellent written and verbal skills and ability to be able to articulate findings in a logical and structured manner.

If you are looking for a varied role, where you can work autonomously with a different challenge every day, then this will be a exciting opportunity for you This is a fantastic chance for a creative individual to drive, shape and create a new way of working as well as have the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholder at all levels.

**Your responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- To understand and contribute to the strategic operational needs of the HMCG, relevant stakeholders and key partners in relation to all data and analytical requirements.
- Responsible for the creation, design, and maintenance of HMCG Operational databases and/ or data recording tools, continually reviewing the integrity and quality of data sources, and highlight and query anomalies within internal and external datasets, while adhering to data security.
- Responsible for HMCG operational data analysis using appropriate analytical software packages and business intelligence tools to develop processes for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Responsible for the presentation and explanation of statistical analysis in core analytical reports to strategic management teams, Office of the Chief Executive and Ministers, using data visualisation techniques to identify and create effective ways to present the data and analytical outputs.

For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.

**Person specification**:
**About You**
- To be successful in this role, you will need to hold a degree in Data Science or Data Analytics or have previous relevant experience in the research / analysis field.
- You will have an analytical mindset, capable of researching analysis techniques to confidently produce analytical reports and presenting findings.
- You will have the ability to analyse and manipulate large and or complex datasets using Microsoft Excel, Power BI or similar analytical software.
- Building brilliant working relationship quickly comes like second nature to you, including excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior external stakeholders.

**Additional Information**

This role will be based in the Southampton HQ (or relevant office). MCA supports flexible working and operates a hybrid working model between home and office for this role, giving you greater flexibility over where and when you work.

The expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace or out on official business. Details of the arrangement will be discussed further with your line manager.

The role holder will be expected to participate in ongoing continuous professional development, and this may require spending time away from home and the workplace.

The role holder will be required to undertake travel nationally and internationally to represent the MCA and/or the UK. However notice will be given prior to travel.

**About Operational Delivery Profession (



  • Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

    **2191523LR** Careers, Employability and Student Enterprise is an essential part of the University, responsible for supporting our student and graduates to plan their future career paths and develop essential enterprising skills. It’s an exciting time to join the team as with the backing of the University, we are expanding from 35 to approximately 55...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Aztec Full time

    As part of our Group Transformation Programme this role will be a key member of the Process Optimisation and Digitisation Capability Centre (POD). This role will work with the members within the POD and wider stakeholders in delivering our Target Operating Model to continue to deliver excellent service to our clients and enhance our people’s experience–...

  • Data Analysis Lead

    6 days ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom Reed Technology Full time

    ERP Business Strand Lead (HR & Finance) required to join an Education establishment who are implementing a leading Global SaaS ERP Solution - Technologyone. The ERP Business Strand Lead (HR & Finance) will work on the ERP project to ensure that the new ERP system meets the requirements of the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the definition...

  • Data Analysis Lead

    6 days ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom Reed Technology Full time

    ERP Business Strand Lead (HR & Finance) required to join an Education establishment who are implementing a leading Global SaaS ERP Solution - Technologyone. The ERP Business Strand Lead (HR & Finance) will work on the ERP project to ensure that the new ERP system meets the requirements of the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the definition...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Quilter Business Services Full time

    **What the Hiring Manager Says** The Business Services Operations Manager will have a varied but exciting role where they solely manage the Support Services Function and support the Senior Leadership in this function with stakeholder management and change management. The Support Services Function have a diverse set of activities that range from operational...

  • Data Analyst

    10 hours ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Full time

    NETSCC Location:  Southampton Science Park, Chilworth Salary:   £29,605 to £33,966 Per annum Full Time Permanent Closing Date:  Wednesday 05 June 2024 Interview Date:   To be confirmed Reference:  2724124VB Do you love working with data and want to make a real impact? Do you have great ideas to maintain information processes and analyse...

  • Data Science Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom Datatech Analytics Full time

    Data Science Manager Location - Southampton Area - Hybrid Working 1-2 days a week in the office The Data Science Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering the most complex analytics and data science models, helping to answer complex and diverse questions from across the business. The role will focus on Interacting with a varied group of...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

    Project title: Next Generation Machine Learning for Data Analysis Supervisory Team: Dr. Andersen AngProject description:We are seeking highly qualified candidates for doctoral positions on the research of Machine Learning (ML). We are looking for a MSc in applied mathematics, computer science, operations research, statistics, engineering, mathematics, or a...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

    Project title: Next Generation Machine Learning for Data Analysis   Supervisory Team: Dr. Andersen Ang Project description: We are seeking highly qualified candidates for doctoral positions on the research of Machine Learning (ML). We are looking for a MSc in applied mathematics, computer science, operations research, statistics, engineering, mathematics,...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Aztec Full time

    As part of the internal finance team where you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth in our business and to help drive the ongoing development of our internal finance function.  We are looking for commercially driven, influential and motivated individual, who will work alongside our Products Heads and Support Function Heads as a...

  • Business Analyst

    1 week ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom Quilter Full time

    What the Hiring Manager Says This essential role forms part of the Change team lead by the Change Director, Head of Change and Head of Change Practices. Sitting within business analyst community and working collaboratively with business stakeholders and other change roles, this role will use analytical expertise to shape and produce valuable analysis...

  • Data Science Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom DataTech Analytics Full time

    Description Data Science Manager Salary negotiable to £85,000 DoE Location - Virtually remote working with c1 day a month self-funded into the Southampton offices J12746 Role Purpose The Data Science Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering the most complex analytics and data science models, helping to answer complex and...

  • Data Science Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom Datatech Analytics Full time

    Data Science Manager Salary negotiable to £85,000 DoE Location - Southampton Area - Hybrid Working 1-2 days a week in the office J12739 Role Purpose The Data Science Manager will be responsible for creating and delivering the most complex analytics and data science models, helping to answer complex and diverse questions from across the business. The...

  • Senior Data Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Southampton, United Kingdom Finli Group Ltd Full time

    Finli Group are a nationwide financial services provider that helps our clients live their best financial lives.At Finli, we aim to deliver a fresh approach to financial advice. We do this by combining a people-first perspective with innovative financial tools. This helps our clients feel empowered on their path to prosperity.As a Senior Data Analyst you...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Aztec Full time

    As part of the internal finance team where you will play a key role in supporting the continued growth in our business and to help drive the ongoing development of our internal finance function.  We are looking for commercially driven, influential and motivated individual, who will work alongside our Products Heads and Support Function Heads as a...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom University of Southampton Full time

    2661424LG-R Epidemiology/Data Scientist to join the Data Science Group at the Primary Care Research CentreAbout usThe Data Science Research Group (DSG) at the University of Southampton is based in the Primary Care Research Centre. Our work uses large volumes of complex, heterogeneous, multi-dimensional and often unstructured datasets from different sources....


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Aztec Full time

    Reports to Senior Operational Resilience Manager We are looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with a background in Business Continuity Management (“BCM”) to join our growing BCM Team. Forming part of the group-wide Risk function, the purpose of this role is support in the delivery of the Aztec Group (“Aztec”) BCM Programme...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Full time

    Primary Care Research Centre Location:  Aldermoor Health Centre Salary:   £34,980 to £42,978 per annum Full Time Fixed Term Closing Date:  Wednesday 15 May 2024 Interview Date:   Monday 20 May 2024 Reference:  2661424LG-R Epidemiology/Data Scientist to join the Data Science Group at the Primary Care Research Centre About us The Data...


  • Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Full time

    Primary Care Research CentreLocation: Aldermoor Health CentreSalary: £34,980 to £42,978 per annumFull Time Fixed TermClosing Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024Interview Date: Monday 20 May 2024Reference: LG-REpidemiology/Data Scientist to join the Data Science Group at the Primary Care Research CentreAbout usThe Data Science Research Group (DSG) at the University...


  • Southampton, United Kingdom Datatech Analytics Full time

    Data Scientist Salary negotiable to £55,000 DoE Location - Location - Virtually remote working with c1 day a month self-funded into the Southampton offices Working within the Analytics and Data Science team, under the leadership of the Data Science Manager, the Data Scientist will work to produce complex data science models and analytical projects. You...