Associate Data Engineer
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IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
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£54,900
(£28.15 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham, 2 Rivergate, Bristol or Piccadilly Gate, Manchester
Job Summary
We’re looking for an Associate Data Engineer to join our Data and Insight team.
You will help develop and maintain data products for both Ofsted staff and external audiences, working with Microsoft SQL Server, Excel and Power Platform tools such as Power BI and Power Automate.
You will build knowledge across multiple remit areas, develop technical skills to extract, quality‑assure, and analyse data, and contribute to inspection analysis, management information and business intelligence reporting. You’ll also apply robust quality assurance processes to your own work and that of colleagues. The postholder will work closely with a small, supportive team to deliver high‑quality outputs to tight deadlines and respond to a wide range of data requests.
This is a great opportunity for someone analytical, and keen to grow their data skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.
Job Description
Job Summary
We’re looking for an Associate Data Engineer to join our Data and Insight team.
You will help develop and maintain data products for both Ofsted staff and external audiences, working with Microsoft SQL Server, Excel and Power Platform tools such as Power BI and Power Automate.
You will build knowledge across multiple remit areas, develop technical skills to extract, quality‑assure, and analyse data, and contribute to inspection analysis, management information and business intelligence reporting. You’ll also apply robust quality assurance processes to your own work and that of colleagues. The postholder will work closely with a small, supportive team to deliver high‑quality outputs to tight deadlines and respond to a wide range of data requests.
This is a great opportunity for someone analytical, and keen to grow their data skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.
Job Description
Please refer to the job specification for further information.
Please refer to the job specification for further information.
Person specification
Please refer to the job specification for further information.
Qualifications
A level 3 qualification (e.g. A level) in a numerate subject or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience or professional qualification.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Please refer to the job specification for further information.
Person specification
Please refer to the job specification for further information.
Qualifications
A level 3 qualification (e.g. A level) in a numerate subject or equivalent relevant knowledge and experience or professional qualification.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Making Effective Decisions
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- A sound understanding of data-handling techniques and an understanding of data quality. (Essential)
- Ability to apply quality assurance procedures and an eye for detail. (Essential)
- Good IT skills, familiar with technical packages such as SQL and Excel. (Essential)
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate. (Essential)
- Good administrative and organisational skills for the day-to-day control of work and processes. (Essential)
- A sound understanding of data-handling techniques and an understanding of data quality. (Essential)
- Ability to apply quality assurance procedures and an eye for detail. (Essential)
- Good IT skills, familiar with technical packages such as SQL and Excel. (Essential)
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to negotiate. (Essential)
- Good administrative and organisational skills for the day-to-day control of work and processes. (Essential)
Full details of the benefits available can be found in our Ofsted Offer brochure.
Ofsted is devoted to equality, diversity and inclusion. Within our Ofsted Strategy 2023-2027 we have stated that we will improve the representation of under-represented groups across the organisation and publish our progress on this annually. We are always looking to expand on our diverse workforce by recruiting candidates from varied backgrounds and differing experiences. We are proud to be a Disability Confident – Leader, we continually en
gage with our 5 staff networks for protected characteristics, and highlight the work of our Equalities, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Group. We ensure all candidates are treated with fair and open competition, with all appointments being made on merit and we use our Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) to provide assurance to all candidates of this.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Application And Shortlisting
The selection panel will assess your application based on your evidence you have provided against the essential criteria as set out in the person specification.
You will also be asked to provide information within the “Employer/Activity History” section of the application form. This information is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV setting out your career history (this may be used in the sifting process).
Interview
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Application And Shortlisting
The selection panel will assess your application based on your evidence you have provided against the essential criteria as set out in the person specification.
You will also be asked to provide information within the “Employer/Activity History” section of the application form. This information is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV setting out your career history (this may be used in the sifting process).
Interview
Candidates who pass the benchmark at the shortlisting stage will be invited to an interview where you will be assessed against the Civil Service behaviours and the essential criteria set out in section 3 of the job specification.
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 6 April 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
Interviews will be held on week commencing Monday 6 April 2026 via Microsoft Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirement
s for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : People Services Delivery Team
- Email : Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk
- Telephone : 03000 131 487
- Email : Jobs@ofsted.gov.uk
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, you should email Ofsted recruitment at jobs@ofsted.gov.uk in the first instance.
If You Are Not Satisfied With The Response You Receive From The Department, You Can Contact The Civil Service Commission At
https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/