Cadent Gas Ltd
At Cadent we’re excited to be part of the future of UK energy! We’ve got a clear roadmap that will drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.
We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers whom we put at the heart of everything we do.
As an Open Data Analyst at Cadent, you will be responsible for preparing interoperable datasets in line with Data Best Practice guidance for external Cadent stakeholders, ensuring that Data Triage and other compliance processes derived from Data and Digitalisation regulation are in place and of a good quality and can serve as evidence of compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide additional support to the team in the delivery of open data.
Support the administration and development of the Open Data Portal.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to fully understand open data requests and assess them by applying Cadent processes and standards.
Maintain excellent records of stakeholder interactions with Cadent’s open data, and provide insight and analysis of stakeholder needs
Supporting the general operation of the data sharing process, assessing and responding to stakeholder requests for data through this process
Conducting the triage process and supporting the education of data stewards on this process.
Ensuring all approvals and signatures on relevant data sharing licences and governance documents are populated in line with the data sharing process.
Process open data requests in line with the data sharing process, offering excellent customer service through transparency and openness. You will monitor Data User activity and review their feedback to priories the development of new data assets.
Look for ways to deliver complex data in a form which offers benefit to the stakeholder, while keeping data secure. You will develop prototype data assets and work with the delivery ARTs to deliver these to production.
Develop an excellent understanding of Data Best Practice with respect to Open Data so that you can better support Cadent’s Open Data delivery through artefacts and procedures
Interact with data owners and specialists to understand the sensitivities and limitations of the data which you are working with. You will become a subject matter expert on conducting the Data Triage process, supporting and advising Data Stewards when developing and administering data assets for delivery through this process. Skills and Experience Qualifications
Educated to degree level within a related field or relevant experience within the data space.
Practical Experience
Experience of working in an analyst role extracting data accurately and preparing it for publication.
Experience in transforming, aggregating data.
Experience of preparing and analysing Geospatial Data (ESRI) and time series data desirable.
Essential
Experience in transforming, aggregating and deriving data within the parameters of a regulated process.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Desirable
Experience of preparing and analysing Geospatial Data and time series data would be beneficial.
Ability to providing support in understanding the data triage process dimensions and stakeholders’ needs.
Strong business writing skills and ability to develop processes and procedures.
What’s In It For You
Here at Cadent, we are committed to supporting our employees to get the best out of themselves. For this role in particular we can offer:
Funding and support towards completing qualifications
Ample opportunity for progression within the business
Mentoring and guidance opportunities
Why Join Us
We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:
Annual bonus
Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:
Flexible working
Strong commitments to ED&I
Generous family provision policies
Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
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2 paid volunteering days per year
Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a ‘Gympass’ scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships
We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what’s possible for the role.
Diversity and Inclusion
Don’t meet every single requirement listed?
Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, if you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – You may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.
As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.
We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can’t wait to welcome you!
Circle Back Initiative
As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.
We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.
Be part of something big. Help shape the future of gas for generations to come.
What’s next?
To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon.
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