UK Research and Innovation
Senior Analyst
Salary: £ 45,272 per annum
Hours: Full-time or part-time (minimum 0.8 FTE), other flexible working options are available, such as compressed hours
Contract type: Open-ended
Location: Swindon (hybrid-working) – flexible working available, colleagues within the team are usually expected to attend team office days 1-2 times a month, most colleagues within the team work 2-3 days a week in the office (Swindon or London but this is not a requirement)
Grade: E
Closing date: Sunday 4th May 2025
The UKRI Analysis team
This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary analytical team that works on areas at the heart of the UK research and innovation (R&I) system. Our work plays a key role in delivering the government’s ambition to strengthen the UK’s position as a global science and technology superpower, set out in the UK Science and Technology Framework.
The role
The role sits within the Strategic Analysis team (within a wider analysis team and the Investment Planning and Strategy directorate) which has a wide remit including analysis of the Research & Innovation system, Business Cases and Economic Appraisal, Data Science and Thematic Analysis, and analysis for Investment Strategy.
The successful applicant will work across directorate and organisational priorities. As business needs evolve, the role holder will need to be flexible on pivoting to new work areas, including the multi-year Spending Review and subsequent allocations, filling prioritised evidence gaps ahead of the next Spending Review, and supporting on business cases and economic appraisal.
This role is currently partly concerned with meeting the analytical requirements of UKRI’s Impact and Research and Innovation Resilience (IRIR) programme (Research financial sustainability). The remit of this team includes understanding the financial sustainability and resilience of the UK’s R&I system and UKRI’s role within this. The role holder will support the team leader (Lead Analyst), who looks after the wider remit of financial sustainability and resilience and the impact of UKRI in the wider R&I ecosystem.
For example, responsibilities may include:
* Provide high quality and up-to-date evidence on key UKRI areas as a responsible investor in the R&I system, such as the sustainability and resilience of the research system.
* Provide analytical leadership on projects concerned with the development of options for policy levers that UKRI has at its disposal.
* Form close working relationships with our strategy counterparts and develop and maintain strong links with analysts working across ONS, Office for Students, Department for Education and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
About you
You must demonstrate the following in your application (S – will be assessed at shortlisting, I – will be assessed at interview, S&I will be assessed at both):
Essential skills
* A relevant degree or equivalent work experience in a highly numerate subject such as physics, mathematics or engineering, or subjects including economics, statistics, data science, operational research, or social research. (S)
* Proficiency in Python or R and/or SQL, or proficiency in another coding language and willingness to learn Python, R and/or SQL. (S/I)
* Proficiency in GitHub, or coding collaboratively and using version control. (S/I)
* Ability to communicate analysis and evidence and its appropriate usage in informing policy. (S/I)
* Experience in managing analytical projects: ensuring buy-in from the anticipated users of the analysis, executing the project, and clearly communicating the implications of the analysis and any limitations. (I)
* Experience in data science or analysis, quantitative research methods and familiarity with a range of statistical methodologies and techniques. (S)
Desirable skills
* Familiarity with economic concepts, including cost-benefit analysis and using economic data.
* Experience with qualitative research methods.
We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from individuals who may not meet all the requirements, but possess the potential and passion to excel in this role.
Application process and shortlisting criteria
Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a statement of experience (no longer than 1000 words), covering the following:
* Analytical skills – examples from previous experience that provide evidence to support your application for an analytical role as specified above (the points listed under ‘Essential skills’).
* Examples from previous experience that demonstrate your aptitude in the following three behaviours:
o Seeing the Big Picture
o Communicating and Influencing
o Leadership
for guidance see Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours (see SEO grade)
In the event that we receive a high number of applications, we will shortlist based on the lead competency – analytical skills. You should consider using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for each of the skills and behaviours, including analytical skills.
Interviews are expected to be held on 28 – 30 May with the option of Microsoft Teams or in person at the London or Swindon offices.
For any questions associated with the opportunity, please contact hiring manager Martha Hilton ( martha.hilton@ukri.org ).
We particularly welcome applications from those underrepresented in the data / analysis professions including (but not exhaustively) women, people with disabilities, and people from low socio-economic backgrounds.
About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. Together we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org.
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working for for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How we support EDI in the workforce
At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit ‘How we support EDI in the workforce’.
Disability Confident Employer
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply
Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded.
Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a statement of experience (no longer than 1000 words), covering the following:
* Analytical skills – examples from previous experience that provide evidence to support your application for an analytical role as specified above (the points listed under ‘Essential skills’).
* Examples from previous experience that demonstrate your aptitude in the following three behaviours:
o Seeing the Big Picture
o Communicating and Influencing
o Leadership
For guidance see Success Profiles: Civil Service Behaviours (see SEO grade)
In the event that we receive a high number of applications, we will shortlist based on the lead competency – analytical skills. You should consider using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) for each of the skills and behaviours, including analytical skills.
Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.
UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment, which is attractive to and accessible to everyone who is interested in developing their career with us.
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