Business Intelligence Developer
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Negotiable
Undetermined
Onsite
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Overview
Would you like to work for a large, operational and delivery focussed Directorate at the forefront of key Scottish Government priorities and play a pivotal role in assuring the future of Rural Scotland and the vital Agriculture that feeds the country?
The Digital and Information Services Division (DISD) of the Environment and Forestry Directorate sits within DG Net Zero, one of the most important and high profile areas in the Scottish Government.
We are responsible for providing a range services to Ministers, Regulatory Bodies, Cross Governmental Boards, Researchers and Staff of the Scottish Government working in Agriculture and the Rural Economy. This includes reports that evidence where government money is going, for the effective allocation of funds, ensuring auditability to such agencies as the World Trade Organisation. Along with supporting a holistic data view of legacy and new applications or delivered services from peers within Digital and Information Services Division and our delivery partners.
Staff within DISD provide a full spectrum of IT disciplines required to deliver analysis, build, test and support functions for the systems we deliver.
Within the Division sits out Business Intelligence team who are looking for an Business Developer to join them and help to deliver reports, that inform the business to make rapid and economically important judgements and affecting policy outcomes to best serve the people of Scotland.
In your role, you will develop and deliver reporting capabilities based on the reporting requirements and analysis that will allow ARE to better meet its obligations in regard to meeting all reporting commitments. Including adapting to a reasonable pace of technical change, giving you chances to develop your skills on new systems as well as help contribute to designing the future state.
The Business Intelligence Developer will work alongside Agriculture and Rural Economy (ARE) business colleagues, and with DISD analysts on all reports and reporting applications to ensure an effective technical solution is delivered allowing reporting deadlines to be met.
ARE works to support Scotland's sustainable economic growth, especially in the rural economy, making the most of Scotland s environment, natural assets and advantages - its people, landscapes, biodiversity, agriculture, food & drink and animal welfare. Within ARE, DISD is responsible for developing and maintaining the Information Technology systems to support delivery of the functions of ARE.
DDaT Pay Supplement
This post attracts a 5,000 per annum pro-rata DDaT Pay Supplement after a 3 month competency qualifying period. Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review.
Responsibilities
Self Awareness
Analysis and use of Evidence
Improving Performance
DDaT technical skills
Essential Criteria & Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this post
Essential Criteria
This post is based in Edinburgh with hybrid working in line with current DISD policies. You will be expected to be in the office 2 days a month.
Interview and Assessment: Dates to be confirmed
Minimum Time In Post
You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY & FURTHER INFORMATION:
To apply for this post, you will need to provide the information requested below via the online application process.
Please submit a CV outlining your relevant skills and experience for the role (no more than 2 sides of A4) and a personal statement (of no more than 750 words) before the closing date.
When considering how your experience relates to the role, please tailor your CV and personal statement to reflect the role, the Essential Criteria and skills as described in the job description.
Please enter your personal statement in the text box provided.
Additional Information
For further information, please download and review the Person Specification and associated documentation which you will find below.
Person_Specification_Band_B
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The post is a full-time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.
For information regarding this post please contact james.mcloy@gov.scot or John.McLeod@gov.scot
Scottish Government's ambition is to be a world leading, diverse employer where people can be themselves at work. We want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot
As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.
Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.
Would you like to work for a large, operational and delivery focussed Directorate at the forefront of key Scottish Government priorities and play a pivotal role in assuring the future of Rural Scotland and the vital Agriculture that feeds the country?
The Digital and Information Services Division (DISD) of the Environment and Forestry Directorate sits within DG Net Zero, one of the most important and high profile areas in the Scottish Government.
We are responsible for providing a range services to Ministers, Regulatory Bodies, Cross Governmental Boards, Researchers and Staff of the Scottish Government working in Agriculture and the Rural Economy. This includes reports that evidence where government money is going, for the effective allocation of funds, ensuring auditability to such agencies as the World Trade Organisation. Along with supporting a holistic data view of legacy and new applications or delivered services from peers within Digital and Information Services Division and our delivery partners.
Staff within DISD provide a full spectrum of IT disciplines required to deliver analysis, build, test and support functions for the systems we deliver.
Within the Division sits out Business Intelligence team who are looking for an Business Developer to join them and help to deliver reports, that inform the business to make rapid and economically important judgements and affecting policy outcomes to best serve the people of Scotland.
In your role, you will develop and deliver reporting capabilities based on the reporting requirements and analysis that will allow ARE to better meet its obligations in regard to meeting all reporting commitments. Including adapting to a reasonable pace of technical change, giving you chances to develop your skills on new systems as well as help contribute to designing the future state.
The Business Intelligence Developer will work alongside Agriculture and Rural Economy (ARE) business colleagues, and with DISD analysts on all reports and reporting applications to ensure an effective technical solution is delivered allowing reporting deadlines to be met.
ARE works to support Scotland's sustainable economic growth, especially in the rural economy, making the most of Scotland s environment, natural assets and advantages - its people, landscapes, biodiversity, agriculture, food & drink and animal welfare. Within ARE, DISD is responsible for developing and maintaining the Information Technology systems to support delivery of the functions of ARE.
DDaT Pay Supplement
This post attracts a 5,000 per annum pro-rata DDaT Pay Supplement after a 3 month competency qualifying period. Pay supplements are temporary payments designed to address recruitment and retention issues caused by market pressures and are subject to regular review.
Responsibilities
- Delivery of reports services from statutory and regulatory to adhoc.
- Deliver reporting application development and support using agreed standards and tools.
- Deliver Design and Test Plans to ensure errors are resolved. Re-tests to achieve an error-free result.
- Provide assurance for data integrity from identified sources
Self Awareness
Analysis and use of Evidence
Improving Performance
DDaT technical skills
Essential Criteria & Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this post
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience of development work based on design specifications.
- Proven experience of creating SQL scripts.
- Current experience of developing with APEX.
- An understanding of the ITIL Service Lifecycle (such as ITIL Foundation qualification) and practical experience of Request Fulfilment.
- An understanding of database management system concepts and practices
- Practical experience using Oracle databases.
- Knowledge of or a desire to Learn Microsoft Power BI
This post is based in Edinburgh with hybrid working in line with current DISD policies. You will be expected to be in the office 2 days a month.
Interview and Assessment: Dates to be confirmed
Minimum Time In Post
You will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of three years unless successful at gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.
How To Apply
HOW TO APPLY & FURTHER INFORMATION:
To apply for this post, you will need to provide the information requested below via the online application process.
Please submit a CV outlining your relevant skills and experience for the role (no more than 2 sides of A4) and a personal statement (of no more than 750 words) before the closing date.
When considering how your experience relates to the role, please tailor your CV and personal statement to reflect the role, the Essential Criteria and skills as described in the job description.
Please enter your personal statement in the text box provided.
Additional Information
For further information, please download and review the Person Specification and associated documentation which you will find below.
Person_Specification_Band_B
Digital, Data and Technology Jobs - Digital Jobs
The post is a full-time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.
For information regarding this post please contact james.mcloy@gov.scot or John.McLeod@gov.scot
Scottish Government's ambition is to be a world leading, diverse employer where people can be themselves at work. We want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. If you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please let us know via scottishgovernmentrecruitment@gov.scot
As part of any recruitment process, Scottish Government and associated public bodies collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants and applicants for public appointments.
Personal information you provide in the recruitment process will be made available to Scottish Government and our additional data processors.