Statistician Remote
Job description
Key responsibilities:
Your day to day tasks will require you to;
- Deliver high quality statistical advice and analysis to inform debate and influence decision making
- Use a range of software packages and analytical techniques
- Work proactively with customers to identify their requirements, share knowledge and information
- Use innovative techniques to acquire new data sources
- Be responsible for statistical production and solve problems in data management and analysis
- You may also manage junior grades including non-analysts
Person specification:
- Proven analytical experience, including a track record in the practical application of analysis or research with an in-depth knowledge of data sources
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex analysis to non-specialists and contribute effectively to stakeholders.
- Ability to deliver analysis outputs to tight deadlines contributing to statistical production
- Experience of taking the leading role in a team, with the ability to overcome challenges and ensure delivery of quality business outcomes
Qualifications
To be eligible for this role you should have or be on track to obtain by September 2023:
- A first or second class honours degree in a numerate subject (2:2 minimum for Statistical Officer) containing at least 25% taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography, Data Science or similar);
OR,
- A higher degree, e.g. an MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Data Science, Psychology, Geography or similar).
Alternatively you could apply if you:
- Have worked in a statistical or data science field for a minimum of two years and are able to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development (via a logbook) in applying statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree or Higher National Diploma (level five), which demonstrates the expected skills as outlined in the GSG Competency framework.
OR,
- Have achieved or on track to achieve a level 4 apprenticeship including at least 2 years in a statistical/data analysis field in government and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development in statistics/data analysis (via a CPD log book signed off by a manager or mentor who are members of the statistical profession).
For more detailed information on the duties and requirements, as well as to apply, click the APPLY button below!
In return we offer you:
✔Hybrid working in an organization voted top in the UK for work-life balance
✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 27%
✔A choice of working patterns *for every role* full-time, part-time, job-share.
✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
✔Employee Assistance Programmes
✔Diversity Network Groups
✔Mental Health Allies
✔Civil Service Sports and Social club
✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays
✔Blocked out Learning & Development time, with courses & certifications paid for
For more information about this role and to apply, please click the APPLY button to be taken to Civil Service Jobs.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: From £30,317.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 19/09/2023
