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On behalf of DWP, we are looking for an Asset Analyst - Inside IR35 for a 9 month contract working on a Hybrid basis (Remote with occasional travel to Leeds for key meetings)

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions, and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department, it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers. As such, we operate on a scale that is almost unmatched anywhere in Europe and most people in Britain come into contact with us at some point in their lives.

Working with DWP, you will be helping us to drive our priorities to:

• Help people to move into work and support those already in work to progress, with the aim of increasing overall workforce participation
• Help people to plan and save for later life, while providing a safety net for those who need it now
• Provide effective, efficient, and innovative services to the millions of claimants who rely on us every day, including the most vulnerable in society
• Improve experience of our services while maximising value for money for the taxpayer.

Position Summary

Following the mobilisation of a new Facilities Management contract, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking an Asset Analyst to join the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Data team.

As part of the Total Facilities Management (TFM) contract, the supplier is delivering a comprehensive Asset and Data Validation programme. This initiative will enhance the quality and reliability of data within the Asset Register and PPM schedule.

The Asset Analyst will play a key role in supporting PPM change control processes, data governance, audit activity, and ongoing data validation to ensure accuracy and compliance across systems.

The main duties and responsibilities of the Asset Analyst would be to:

• Support the LeadAsset Analyst in reviewing and approving PPM Change Forms, including:
  • Work order cancellations
  • Creation of new PPMs
  • Removal of obsolete PPMs
  • Amendments to PPM data
• Manage and monitor the team inbox, ensuring timely responses and actions.
• Maintain and continuously improve data trackers, reporting processes, and data-sharing practices.
• Audit and analyse PPM data within CAFM (Computer-Aided Facilities Management) systems to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Produce reports identifying trends, anomalies, risks, and opportunities for improvement within PPM data.
• Attend and, where necessary, chair meetings to support data accuracy and governance objectives.
• Monitor updates to SFG20 standards and assess impacts on PPM schedules.
• Process site survey outputs as part of the data validation programme, ensuring alignment with the Asset Register and PPM schedule.
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Asset Manager (PPM) or Asset Strategy Manager.

Essential:

• Strong understanding of Asset Management principles and practices.
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret large data sets, identifying trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Visio and Power BI
• High attention to detail with a commitment to data accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and levels.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with effective prioritisation skills.
• Adaptability to changing priorities, requirements, and project timelines.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Experience with CAFM systems (e.g. Concept Evolution) and knowledge of Hard Services Facilities Management.

Desirable:

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. Power Query, VBA).
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to delivering high-quality outputs and challenging poor data quality.
• Actively seeks feedback and continuously improves individual and team performance.
• Takes ownership and accountability for their role and responsibilities.
• Collaborates effectively across teams to drive improvements in processes, governance, and ways of working.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, DWP guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant

DWP guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".