Higher Statistical Officer

We are looking for two Higher Statistical Officers to join our growing Analytics team at Companies House.

These posts are an opportunity to join our Analytics division, where you will use data analysis techniques to develop new analytical outputs and overhaul existing work.  We are making fundamental changes to how analysis is performed in Companies House and this is an exciting time to join us! You will be able to contribute to our fundamental approach to analytical work and make a lasting organisational change.  Recent and upcoming legislative reform is changing the way in which we operate, driving demand for good quality data insights to show the impact of these changes and aid decision making.  Our analytical teams have access to a new Cloud Data Platform, which is allowing us to analyse data in brand new ways.  

Our Analytics teams are within our Data Directorate.  We are recruiting into our Corporate Performance and Statistics teams.  As an analyst in one of these areas, you would be responsible for the development of new data products for internal or external users.  This work requires strong data analysis and dissemination skills, creative vision and attention to detail.  This team is part of a busy function so the ability to prioritise work will be key as will engaging with stakeholders.  

Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work.  We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.   

We are able to consider both full-time and part-time hours for this role.  For part-time, this is a minimum of 0.8 so 4 days per week or equivalent hours.  

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The successful candidate will:

• Use data analysis skills to develop and maintain data products that demonstrate how we as an organisation are performing from a strategic and operational perspective, including against policy objectives. This would include extracting data from the Cloud Data Platform, conducting exploratory data analysis using appropriate analytical software, and visualising/presenting insights to customers. Quality assurance of analysis produced through peer review.
• Use data dissemination skills to report on key performance metrics across Companies House. This could include building and maintaining our corporate reporting products in Power BI.
• Deliver short-term analytical projects to inform core objectives across Companies House. Completing and taking ownership of analysis to answer stakeholder questions. This includes requirements gathering and data collection/extraction through to presenting and disseminating insights from the data.
• Develop excellent working relationships with stakeholders within and outside the team. Working with stakeholders to ensure metrics accurately represent operational/organisational realities. Explain analytical concepts and methodology in a digestible way for non-technical colleagues and influence stakeholders in appropriate data usage.
• Contribute towards analytical best practice. Work should be aligned with best practice standards set out by the Government Analysis Function and Government Statistical Service (where relevant). Proactively look for ways to improve our analytical processes.

We are looking for the following skills, experience, qualifications and membership which will be assessed at sift and interview. 

As part of the process we will assess against the from the Government Statistician Group competency framework. 

Qualifications and Membership

Candidates must have at least one of the following:

• A first- or second-class honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Psychology, Geography).
• A higher degree, e.g. an MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar).
• Have worked in a statistical/data science field and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development (via a CPD Logbook) in statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree/HND (level five).
• Have achieved a level four apprenticeship including at least two years in a statistical/data analysis field in government and are able to demonstrate continuous professional development in statistics/data analysis (via a CPD logbook signed off by a manager or mentor who are members of the statistical profession).

Applicants who are not already members of the Government Statistician Group (GSG) will be required to do an online test as part of the application process to join the GSG.

Experience

We are looking for someone who has:

• Practical experience in applying data analysis techniques using statistical programming languages (e.g. R, Python, SQL).
• The ability to prioritise work and deliver outputs to deadlines in a context of changing business needs.
• Experience of taking the leading role in a team, with the ability to overcome challenges and ensure delivery of quality business outcomes.
• The ability to develop in-depth knowledge of complex administrative data sources.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex analysis to non-technical stakeholders.
• A degree in a numerate discipline or equivalent professional experience. 

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Acquiring data/Understanding customer needs
• Data analysis
• Presenting and disseminating data effectively
• Candidates must have at least one of the qualifications listed above. You will be asked to provide details in your application.
• Membership of the Government Statistician Group (GSG). You'll be required to do an online test as part of the application process to join the GSG if you aren't already a member (in which case you'll be exempt).

We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:

• Candidates must have at least one of the qualifications listed above. You will be asked to provide details in your application.
• Membership of the Government Statistician Group (GSG). You'll be required to do an online test as part of the application process to join the GSG if you aren't already a member (in which case you'll be exempt).