Data Analyst

APHA is a brilliant place to work where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only because we believe it is the right thing to do, but because it will help us be more innovative and make better decisions.

Do you have a passion for working with data and data analysis?

Do you have excellent communication skills?

Do you enjoy variety and making a difference through your work within a positive team environment ?

If so, we would love to hear from you! 

This role is a unique development opportunity. It is an ideal position for able and ambitious candidates who are looking to expand and refine their skill set in a demanding environment. 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Customer Service Centre Team providing Customer Service Data and Manager Information. The primary responsibility of this position revolves around the proficient handling and analysis of Animal Movement Reports in alignment with veterinary directives. Collaboration with the veterinary team is essential to analyse data and generate movement results, contributing to informed decision-making during outbreaks. Additionally, your responsibilities will extend to collaborating with administrative teams to develop efficient tools for time management and reporting. You will also play a pivotal role in creating comprehensive management information reports to enhance overall time management and effectiveness, enabling each cell to strategically plan, oversee, and report on their activities and progress.

This is a varied role, and you will have the flexibility to turn your hand to different tasks as the situation demands. The key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing consolidated animal movement reporting data on suspicion of disease or during ongoing/confirmed investigations
• Formulate and compile comprehensive management information reports to facilitate the operations of the outbreak cell. This data will support reporting to the Contingency Disease Control Centre (CDCC) and National Disease Control Centre (NDCC), encompassing data on the progress of tracings for each Infected Premises (IP), overall outbreak status, and the performance metrics of staff within the outbreak cell
• Analyse data to identify risks, predict trends, identify concerns, and make recommendations
• Investigate and resolve any data issues or inaccuracies
• Create and maintain Manager Information (MI) for performance monitoring, identifying compliance issues, and generate reports to assist teams in recognising training needs. Additionally, highlighting areas of concern and proposing improvements
• Deliver ad-hoc data requests or requests for information
• Work closely with colleagues and shareholders to identify and share best practice
• Work with digital colleagues to ensure reporting tools are kept up to date and support accompanying work
• Undertake training and succession planning on data systems, MI tools and animal movement systems
• Assist with auditing and data management