The public sector client is looking to recruit a Data Analyst for a 12 month temporary contract based in Cumbria. This assignment enables you to work partially remotely and partially in the office. There will be an even split of 50% between the time allocated to the working week.

About the client: The Sellafield Land Quality and End States team manage the legacy of land contamination on the Sellafield site, encompassing radiological and non-radiological in-ground contamination resulting from the site’s 80-year industrial history. Land Quality work to ensure protection of the site workforce, the public and wider environment from in-ground contamination over the full site lifecycle through to its ultimate End State. The Land Quality team undertakes characterisation activities and groundwater monitoring to meet specific monitoring objectives, to demonstrate compliance with its Environmental Permits and provide information to support compliance with Nuclear Site Licence Conditions. The management of groundwater is underpinned by a Best Available Techniques assessment. In addition to the routine site-wide groundwater monitoring programme enhanced sampling programmes are initiated in response to events . These monitoring programmes and site characterisation studies generate a significant amount of data which requires management, assessment and interpretation.

Strong Data Analyst Experience
Background in Earth, Geography or Science
Basic IT experience
Technical Report Writing

There are no line management tasks associated with this role, however organisational skills are required to consider the compilation of written systems of work to ensure they are appropriate.

The tasks/ deliverables will include:  Planning fieldwork activities (for routine sample collection), including checking instructions, sample plans and arrangements for transfer of samples to off-site laboratories (DGDO) [day to day operations]  Organising and checking data in preparation for entry into Land Quality data systems as well as performing the entry of such data and the final verification of the entry [day to day operations]  Undertaking records and knowledge management tasks within the programme – specifically with regards to maintaining access to groundwater monitoring assets via site arrangements etc.[day to day operations]  Analysis of environmental data gathered within the Land Quality area  Presentation of environmental data, providing support to the larger team to produce statutory reports (4 returns per annum every 3 calendar months) and other publications as required  Facilitating efficient use and understanding of Land Quality data, e.g. improving workflows, innovation in data presentation and maintenance of accurate metadata [day to day operations]

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience:  Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g. earth or environmental science)  Experience in management of environmental data  Knowledge of environmental data analysis and presentation techniques  Experience in the use of data systems (relational databases)

Due to the nature of this assignment, the successful candidate will eventually have to apply for a Drugs & Alcohol testing & DBS check themselves. The candidate MUST cover the cost for any Drugs &Alcohol testing, as well as a DBS check prior to starting onsite. The candidate will not be reimbursed for these fees, without these completed, the candidate will not be granted site access and their start date will have to be moved.