This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.
* This role is ‘dual banded' - meaning that it is available at two different levels. The pay range to which the successful candidate is appointed will depend on the skills and experience demonstrated and assessed via the selection process.
Would you like to help us shape the use of data when regulating the higher education sector? We're looking for an SQL whizz who can join our newly formed Analytics Engineering team, where you'll get to work with the latest technology including Databricks & DBT.
About us
The Office for Students (OfS) exists to ensure that English higher education offers the best experience and the best value - for students, for taxpayers, for the economy and for the public good. We have high ambitions and offer great opportunities to get involved in bringing that vision to life.
The role
The Analytics Engineering team was formed recently after the move to a more modern data stack. We're now building out our data platform using Databricks, Azure and DBT to really exploit the value that the data we collect holds. The Analytics Engineering team sits between our Data Analyst and Data Engineering teams and ensures we build a data model that promotes a single source of truth and ensures code is adequately optimized.
We're currently defining our ways of working so it's a great time to join if you like setting the standards of how we operate.
About you
We're looking for an SQL superstar - you may be a Data Analyst who currently works with SQL and wants to do more of it, or an existing Analytics Engineer. Either way, we want you to know your CTEs from your nested sub-queries. Ideally, you'll also have some exposure to DBT, Databricks and Python but this isn't essential. It would also be great if you understand data modelling concepts such as relational database design.
Working for us
The OfS regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and the wealth of perspectives, experience and ideas that it brings to our work, and we strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do. We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
At the OfS, we recognise that flexibility can enable people to work more effectively. A set of organisation-wide principles shape our approach to flexible and hybrid working, which our teams then use as guidance on how they deliver their business goals. This would usually mean working from the office for two or three days in a typical week.
To attract the widest possible field of qualified applicants, flexible working, for example job share and part time working, apply to this role.
In addition, our Total Reward Framework offers a range of benefits to suit your way of life. These include comprehensive learning and development, annual leave starting at 25 days per year (plus public holidays), access to the highly regarded Civil Service pension scheme and a variety of health benefits.
Closing date for applications: Monday 24 February 2025 at noon
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