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Business Intelligence Specialist
- Public sector
- 15/07/2024
- £35290.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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Salary
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RMAS Group delivers initial officer training to Regular and Reserve officers for the British Army and our international allies; the University Officer Training Corps; instructor development for allies overseas; pre-employment training for Commanding Officers; and professional development for members of the General Staff.
It is also the home of the Centre for Army Leadership; whose role is to champion Army leadership excellence. Through these activities, Commandant RMAS delivers Defence Engagement on behalf of the Army and the nation through its continuous engagement across the UK and with allies from across the world.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week, flexible and hybrid working arrangements considered.
Join our world-renowned military training academy as an Information Manager and drive the organisation's success through effective management and exploitation of data and information assets.
Have you got an eye for detail with excellent leadership and communication skills? Can you build a rapport with military and civilian partners in a diverse and inclusive environment to identify needs and develop effective solutions? Are you ready to optimise knowledge, information and data usage with current technologies and make a meaningful impact on the success of our organisation? If so, then we are looking for you!
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of our friendly team and use your skills to develop and implement strategies for managing and exploiting knowledge, information and data. As well as designing, implementing, and enabling maintenance of databases and information management systems.
This role plays a critical part in shaping how data and information is managed and exploited within the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst Group (RMAS Gp), driving efficiency, compliance, and innovation.
You will have the challenge of handling complex information repositories and training data sets and developing strategies for organising and exploiting information.
We are looking for an experienced information management and business intelligence professional, who has a knowledge of relevant technologies and tools. This will include data analytics and visualisation including PowerBI, as well as experience in managing databases, repositories, knowledge and information management systems and the architectures they are built upon. Strong communication and collaboration skills are also crucial, as the successful candidate will need to work closely with internal and external customers to understand their information needs and develop effective solutions. Additionally, the candidate should have a solid understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and policies related to information management and exploitation. Leadership skills and the ability to lead and mentor staff will also be important for success in this role. Overall, we are looking for a driven and innovative individual who is passionate about making a substantial impact on the success of RMAS Gp.
The business intelligence manager is the primary staff officer for IM & IX in supporting the Chain of Command to:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
As a civil servant working alongside the Army, you will be part of a forward-looking organisation
with inclusive work environment policies, excellent career prospects and a job that makes a difference.
The Army prides itself on being a supportive employer and where possible encourages flexible working, helping you to maintain a good work/life balance. RMAS offers hybrid working patterns with a minimum expectation of 60% of time working in the office
Other benefits for Army civil servants include:
The Academy has a lot to offer its employees: free on site parking, subsidised gym and swimming pool membership, 271 acres of parkland, wooded areas and lakes, numerous historic buildings, a museum, a library, several café style eating facilities, fly & coarse fishing as well as regular social activities. Learning and Development We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and you will be supported to help you learn and advance in your career. This includes working towards membership of a professional body and/or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role. A modern apprenticeship is a combined package of work and training. Through the schemes available you will gain a professional qualification, practical experience, and the broader skills required to develop in your current role and pave the way for your future career. Most of the training will be on-the-job, with the remaining off-the-job training delivered by an external training provider. This means minimal disruption to your work alongside a big developmental opportunity. Professional qualifications which can be achieved through an apprenticeship range from Level 2 (equivalent to 5 GCSEs/ broadly equivalent to Scottish National 5s(N5s)), Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A Levels//broadly equivalent to Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher (H/AH)), and Levels 4 -7, which can give you a foundation degree, a full Bachelors degree, or a Masters degree. They normally last between 12 months - 3 years, depending on the level of the apprenticeship. Anyone can undertake an Apprenticeship and everyone, regardless of age, can benefit from developing their skills in an accredited way. Successful candidates can discuss their development options with their manager when in post. Discover my benefits- outlines the range of benefits available to MOD Civil Servants.
Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
The post does not offer relocation expenses (move of home, excess fares or temporary transfer). Non Standard move applicants will be eligible for the full package, subject to eligibility.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey we may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
At application applicants will be asked to provide a personal statement consisting of no more than 500 words. They will also be assessed against the following:
At interview, be prepared to elaborate on the examples used in your application.
In addition, at interview applicants will be assessed against the following:
Applicants should provide specific examples of the behaviours being tested. It may be helpful to use the STAR format for answers - Situation, Task, Action and Result - with the bulk of the answer in the Action area demonstrating what the applicant's actions were and how they contributed to the completion of the task. Applicants are strongly recommended to use the maximum 250 words per statement to provide the required evidence.
Use the STAR format for answers - Situation, Task, Action and Result - with the bulk of the answer in the Action area demonstrating what the applicant's actions were and how they contributed to the completion of the task. Applicants are strongly recommended to use the maximum 250 words per statement to provide the required evidence.
Application sifting is scheduled for the week following the closing date of this advert.
Interviews will take place in Academy HQ, RMAS. A minimum of 2 full working days notice will be provided for interviews. We seek to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected] .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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