Research England
Salary:
£45,272 Per Annum Hours:
Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract Type:
Open Ended (Permanent) Location:
Westward House, Bristol/Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (Hybrid) Grade:
UKRI Band E Closing Date:
19 Jan 25 Proposed Interview Dates:
W/C 03 Feb 25 Context The importance of evidence, analysis, insight and data for place has risen substantially in the last year. A core part of the analytical need is for UKRI to demonstrate its impact and support for government priorities. This includes the development of timely forecasts and geographic distribution of spend data to enable UKRI to support the government agenda, as well as insight to support decision making on achieving the organisation’s place-based outcomes. You will be an analyst that produces the geographic distribution of spend data on a timely and robust basis, including analysing and synthesising input from across UKRI. You will also provide both regular and ad hoc analysis and dashboarding to support senior and executive leaders, and assist policy teams with statistical analysis from a range of sources. The role will involve agile tasks that evolve with the strategic direction of place. The role holder will have direct linkages into the UKRI Policy Analysis team, who will lead task management and ensure alignment with broader place-related analysis. We are committed to supporting each other’s personal and professional development in this role. Key Areas of Accountability Build and maintain an analytical model for reporting UKRI’s forecasted geographic distribution of spend, testing different scenarios and incorporating new data as spending trajectories evolve. Deliver ad-hoc analysis related to place investment, supporting M&E of UKRI’s place interventions. Work collaboratively with the Place, analysis team, and investment strategy team, as well as colleagues in other directorates across UKRI. Assist with quality assurance checks, ensuring that the team QA process is followed and necessary approvals are escalated. Provide support to stakeholders by addressing internal and external queries and liaising across teams to identify suitable evidence and datasets for place analysis. The successful applicant is expected to work in an agile environment, on ad hoc and longer-term projects as place policy priorities evolve. About You Essential skills, qualifications and experience: Degree in mathematics or another subject with significant numerical content or equivalent professional experience. Significant analysis experience, including familiarity with (or appetite to learn) R, presenting findings for non-technical audiences, and quality assurance processes. Communicating and influencing skills. Teamwork and collaboration skills. Managing a quality service. Delivering at pace. Desirable skills and experience: Able to lead established work areas with responsibility for sizable or high-profile analytical processes or projects. APPLICATIONS Online applications only for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter that outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI launched in April 2018, 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, and Innovate UK. Together we ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at
www.ukri.org . Choosing to work at UKRI means access to benefits like a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, and employee discounts. For more details, visit
Benefits of working for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during employment. How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to have equal opportunities to thrive in an inclusive environment. 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. We will ensure reasonable accommodation is provided to participate in the job application or interview process. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter that 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. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness, and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment accessible to everyone interested in developing their career with us.
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£45,272 Per Annum Hours:
Full Time or Part Time (Minimum 0.8 FTE) Contract Type:
Open Ended (Permanent) Location:
Westward House, Bristol/Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire (Hybrid) Grade:
UKRI Band E Closing Date:
19 Jan 25 Proposed Interview Dates:
W/C 03 Feb 25 Context The importance of evidence, analysis, insight and data for place has risen substantially in the last year. A core part of the analytical need is for UKRI to demonstrate its impact and support for government priorities. This includes the development of timely forecasts and geographic distribution of spend data to enable UKRI to support the government agenda, as well as insight to support decision making on achieving the organisation’s place-based outcomes. You will be an analyst that produces the geographic distribution of spend data on a timely and robust basis, including analysing and synthesising input from across UKRI. You will also provide both regular and ad hoc analysis and dashboarding to support senior and executive leaders, and assist policy teams with statistical analysis from a range of sources. The role will involve agile tasks that evolve with the strategic direction of place. The role holder will have direct linkages into the UKRI Policy Analysis team, who will lead task management and ensure alignment with broader place-related analysis. We are committed to supporting each other’s personal and professional development in this role. Key Areas of Accountability Build and maintain an analytical model for reporting UKRI’s forecasted geographic distribution of spend, testing different scenarios and incorporating new data as spending trajectories evolve. Deliver ad-hoc analysis related to place investment, supporting M&E of UKRI’s place interventions. Work collaboratively with the Place, analysis team, and investment strategy team, as well as colleagues in other directorates across UKRI. Assist with quality assurance checks, ensuring that the team QA process is followed and necessary approvals are escalated. Provide support to stakeholders by addressing internal and external queries and liaising across teams to identify suitable evidence and datasets for place analysis. The successful applicant is expected to work in an agile environment, on ad hoc and longer-term projects as place policy priorities evolve. About You Essential skills, qualifications and experience: Degree in mathematics or another subject with significant numerical content or equivalent professional experience. Significant analysis experience, including familiarity with (or appetite to learn) R, presenting findings for non-technical audiences, and quality assurance processes. Communicating and influencing skills. Teamwork and collaboration skills. Managing a quality service. Delivering at pace. Desirable skills and experience: Able to lead established work areas with responsibility for sizable or high-profile analytical processes or projects. APPLICATIONS Online applications only for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter that outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI launched in April 2018, 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, and Innovate UK. Together we ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at
www.ukri.org . Choosing to work at UKRI means access to benefits like a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, and employee discounts. For more details, visit
Benefits of working for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during employment. How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to have equal opportunities to thrive in an inclusive environment. 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. We will ensure reasonable accommodation is provided to participate in the job application or interview process. How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter that 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. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. UKRI seeks to ensure it creates and maintains a system of openness, fairness, and inclusion – a collaborative, trusted environment accessible to everyone interested in developing their career with us.
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