Statistics and Performance Officer

Cross Departmental Opportunities

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 20th October 2024

 
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Reference number

372327

Salary

£35,274
This is a dual graded role depending on qualifications and experience, commencing from £35,274 to £40,668 per annum (rising to £46,667) within Grade D, or from £42,141 to £48,590 per annum (rising to £52,055) within Grade C.

Job grade

Other
Dual-graded post, FIG Grade D/C

Contract type

Fixed term
Secondment

Length of employment

Fixed term contract, up to 4 years

Business area

Falkland Islands Government

Type of role

Statistics

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, Stanley, FIQQ 1ZZ

Job summary

Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge? Would you like to work as a Statistics and Performance Officer in a unique and vibrant community in a stunning natural environment? Do you want to have a key role in shaping the development of public policy and initiatives? If so, come and join our friendly team of experienced professionals in the beautiful Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive individual to be part of our busy team at the centre of Government. 

Job description

You will provide leadership on social and economic research, including data collection, analysis and interpretation on behalf of senior Government officials and client Departments. You will manage a varied and substantial workload across a diverse range of topic areas including health and social care, education, public safety, emergency services, human resources and culture and recreation. Your work will include responsibility for the design, development, delivery and reporting of the national Census every five years. Your role will involve managing the Government’s Performance Management system and providing expert guidance and support to other government departments to improve selection and monitoring of operational and strategic indicators.

Person specification

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive individual to be part of our busy team at the centre of Government. Having highly developed analytical skills and experience in designing and delivering qualitative and quantitative research techniques for public consultation is essential. Having experience in the development and reporting of corporate performance management indicators would be an advantage. You will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to advise and collaborate across all levels of government and with external stakeholders.


– Educated to Degree standard (or equivalent) in a relevant subject such as social or population science, social statistics/science or social/population research methods.
– Grade D role: A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ post qualification broad based experience in a public sector or research organisation with social and/or population research and data analysis responsibility.
– Grade C role: Post-graduate qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 to 10 years’ post qualification broad based experience in a public sector or research organisation with social and/or population research and data analysis responsibility.
– Experience in qualitative and quantitative research and evidence of highly developed analytical skills including proficiency with analysis software such as SPSS or equivalent.
– Ability to develop and deliver effective and innovative public consultation tools and techniques.
– Ability to establish constructive working relationships with elected officials senior civil servants and other key stakeholders.
– Excellent analytical, reasoning, and decision-making skills, and attention to detail.

• Eligibility for a 25% Gratuity (taxable)
• 41 days paid leave, 30 days paid annual leave plus 11 government and public holidays.
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and any recognised dependents residing with you at post both at the beginning and end of contract, along with additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract.
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.

Note:

If you are a civil servant or an employee of a public body, this advertised role is not within the Civil Service or an accredited Non-Departmental Public Body. As such, your continuity of service may be affected if you apply and are successful, and you should check the appropriate guidance with your HR team or line manager. 

This role may not include an option to apply for a Civil Service Pension, as it is outside the Civil Service.

Selection process details

Interviews will commence 3 weeks after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to prepare a presentation and/or a written task for the interview panel.

Interested candidates can download the job description and view further information from our online vacancy page. www.jobs.gov.fk, by clicking on 'Apply Now' and completing the form.  Alternatively, download an offline form from the same page and email to recruitment@sec.gov.fk before the closing date.


Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

  • Name : Maeve Daly-Llamosa
  • Email : mdaly-llamosa@sec.gov.fk
  • Telephone : (+500) 28422

Recruitment team

  • Email : recruitment@sec.gov.fk

Further information

https://www.falklands.gov.fk/

Attachments

JD Statistics Performance Officer - Grade C (Sept 24) Opens in new window (pdf, 292kB)
JD Statistics Performance Officer - Grade D2 (Sept 24) Opens in new window (pdf, 293kB)
Statistics and Performance Officer - overseas advert Opens in new window (docx, 23kB)
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