International R&I Analyst
Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
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Job summary
At DSIT we’re all about improving people’s lives by maximising the potential of science & technology.
We accelerate innovation, investment and productivity through world-class science, research and development.
We use technology for good by ensuring new and existing technologies are safely developed and deployed across the UK, with the benefits more widely shared.
We are driving forward a modern digital government which gives citizens a more satisfying experience and their time back.
We do all this to enable the Government’s 5 national missions: kickstarting economic growth, making Britain a clean energy superpower, taking back our streets, breaking down barriers to opportunity and building an NHS fit for the future.
Above all, we focus on improving people’s lives. Whether it’s researching new treatments for disease, developing better batteries, reducing burdens through better public services, keeping children safe online, and much more, outcomes for citizens are at the heart of what we do.
Our Inclusive Environment
We offer flexible working benefits, employee well-being support and a great pension. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below.
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 and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.
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Job description
This post sits at the heart of DSIT policymaking on international research and innovation. It’s an exciting time to join the team as we look to serve the British public through international collaborations in science and technology. This high-profile area attracts considerable interest and scrutiny from external bodies, partner organisations, the research sector and Ministers. You will work closely and collaboratively with these groups, and with a range of policy colleagues, regularly interacting with officials and analysts in partner organisations to create a rich evidence base for international R&I programmes.
You will be part of a dynamic, inclusive and supportive team of around 24 multi-disciplinary analysts in International Research and Space Analysis. With considerable space for development and training, and every member empowered to take ownership of their area, this role provides an excellent opportunity to further develop your project management, stakeholder liaison, communication and methods expertise and progress your analytical career.
The postholder will work on a wide range of analysis, including the monitoring, evaluation and learning for DSIT’s global research and innovation (R&I) funds, developing evidence, conducting innovative analysis and helping to embed our lessons from evaluation into policy development and fund adaptation. The current global R&I funds are: the Newton Fund, Global Challenges Research Fund, and the International Science Partnerships Fund. These funds include a substantial component of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries.
Person specification
Key responsibilities:
As part of our dynamic team, you will:
- Analyse data from a range of sources and systems. This will include quantitative and qualitative analysis and applying data science techniques.
- Identify gaps in the evidence base in relation to the effectiveness and impacts of Global R&I; scoping and undertaking/commissioning new research and analysis to fill these evidence gaps.
- Ensure analysis is robust and communicated effectively.
- Engage with Partner Organisations and other key partners in the international research landscape.
- Be an active member of the DSIT analytical community and the analysis network for your profession.
- Work closely with policy colleagues to understand needs by establishing positive relationships and ensure the delivery of impactful and timely analysis.
- Be flexible and adaptable in an environment of rapidly evolving policy area. Interpretation of analysis to provide insightful and actionable reports back to the team and wider colleagues across DSIT. This includes presenting analysis across the Directorate and to a pool of engaged Senior Civil Servants (SCS) leading on programmes.
- All candidates will be supported to develop expertise in methods they don’t currently have experience of/in.
Skills and experience:
Essential criteria for the role are:
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and an ability to develop analytical projects in response to policy requirements.
- Ability to deliver at pace against key policy commitments and adapt flexibly to rapidly evolving priorities.
- Capability to confidently use Excel, and experience of, or willingness to learn, PowerBI, R, Python.
- Ability to effectively tailor and present analysis in different formats and to different audiences (including senior leaders) to inform policy-making, outlining conclusions and limitations in a clear and concise way.
- A commitment to integrated working with policy teams and motivation to proactively shape and respond to their needs.
- A dedication to your own professional development.
The following skills and experience are desirable for the role but not essential:
- Prior knowledge of research and innovation policy.
- Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL).
- Knowledge of international development.
Candidates must either be an existing member of the Government Statistical Group (GSG), Government Economic Service, Government Operational Research Service (GORS) or Government Social Research (GSR) profession or be eligible and willing to take the tests to become a member.
Candidates must either be an existing member of the Government Statistical Group (GSG), Government Economic Service (GES), Government Operational Research Service (GORS) or Government Social Research (GSR) profession, or you must be able to demonstrate that (a) you satisfy the eligibility criteria and (b) you have the competence at HEO grade for GORS, GSG or GSR. For the avoidance of doubt, to apply for this role under the GES profession you must already be a badged GES at HEO or above.
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Referring to the elements of the competency framework for your profession, please provide an example of an analytical project you undertook, and explain the analysis you conducted and its impact
- Competency: Candidates will be assessed against the technical/competency framework for the analytical profession they are a member of (or are applying for)
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
- Referring to the elements of the competency framework for your profession, please provide an example of an analytical project you undertook, and explain the analysis you conducted and its impact
Benefits
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology offers a competitive mix of benefits including:
- A culture of flexible working, such as job sharing, homeworking and compressed hours.
- Automatic enrolment into the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
- A minimum of 25 days of paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30.
- An extensive range of learning & professional development opportunities, which all staff are actively encouraged to pursue.
- Access to a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.
Office attendance
The Department operates a discretionary hybrid working policy, which provides for a combination of working hours from your place of work and from your home in the UK. The current expectation for staff is to attend the office or non-home-based location for 40-60% of the time over the accounting period.
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Selection process details
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV, personal statement and technical skills.
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Please use your personal statement (in no more than 500 words) to state which profession you are a member of (Government Social Research, Government Operational Research Service, Government Economic Service or Government Statistical Group) and how you meet the eligibility criteria for that profession. Please then provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the Key Responsibilities and Skills and Experience set out in the job description.
Applications will be sifted on CV, personal statement, and any technical skills required.
In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the personal statement.
Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
The interview will consist of behaviour and technical questions.
Interviewees will be asked to deliver a presentation; further details will be provided nearer the time.
Sift and interview dates
Expected Timeline subject to change
Sift dates: TBC
Interview dates: TBC
Interview location: Microsoft Teams
Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process.
Further Information
Reasonable Adjustment
We are proud to be a disability confident leader and we welcome applications from disabled candidates and candidates with long-term conditions.
Information about the Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) and some examples of adjustments that we offer to disabled candidates and candidates with long-term health conditions during our recruitment process can be found in our DSIT Candidate Guidance. A DSIT Plain Text Version of the guidance is also available.
We encourage candidates to discuss their adjustment needs by emailing the job contact which can be found under the contact point for applicants' section.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
A location-based reserve list of successful candidates will be kept for 12 months. Should another role become available within that period you may be offered this position.
Please note terms and conditions are attached. Please take time to read the document to determine how these may affect you.
Any move to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
DSIT does not normally offer full home working (i.e., working at home); but we do offer a variety of flexible working options (including occasionally working from home).
DSIT cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
DSIT holds a Visa sponsorship licence but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service /Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Alexandra Lee
- Email : alexandra.lee2@dsit.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dsitresourcing.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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