Quality Specialist

Role Overview and Location

This position is based in Newport, Wales, with additional work locations including Titchfield (Fareham) and Darlington. The organisation maintains a flexible hybrid working approach across the UK, requiring employees to attend the office at least 40% of their working time, alternating between on-site and remote work throughout the week.

Compensation and Work Patterns

The role offers a salary of £34,587 annually and flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, flexible hours, and job-sharing options.

Candidate Requirements and Eligibility

Applicants must have resided in the UK for three consecutive years immediately prior to applying due to Security Clearance requirements. Essential qualifications include significant experience in data management, data analysis, or data engineering with a focus on assessing and enhancing data quality. Strong communication skills are vital, including the ability to explain technical information to diverse audiences, influence stakeholders effectively, and provide clear briefings to senior management.

Successful candidates will have experience collaborating with various internal stakeholders across different roles and departments, building positive working relationships. There is an emphasis on innovation and adaptability, with candidates encouraged to identify and implement meaningful improvements in service and operational performance. Experience working with government data or producing official statistics in line with the Code of Practice for Statistics is also required.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit a Personal Statement no longer than 1250 words that addresses each essential criterion using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to demonstrate their experience and impact.

Benefits and Perks

• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Competitive pension scheme with an employer contribution rate of approximately 29%
• Varied employment patterns including full-time, part-time and job-share roles
• Generous parental leave policies providing 26 weeks of full pay subject to eligibility
• Opportunities for professional development including protected learning time and access to Communities of Practice
• Employee Assistance Programs for support and wellbeing
• Diversity Network Groups fostering inclusion
• Mental Health Allies for psychological wellbeing
• Access to Civil Service Sports and Social Club activities
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing to 30 days after 5 years, plus nine public holidays