Innovation Analyst

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 supportcandidates 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.��

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Job description

If you would like to join a diverse team and produce analysis that shapes R&D policies to make a difference, then read on!
We are the Science, Technology and Innovation Analysis (STIA) team. We are responsible for developing and strengthening the evidence underpinning policy decisions for the ~�20bn the UK government invests in R&D every year. STIA is a multidisciplinary team of over 20 analysts, and we are proud of our commitment to learning and development (L&D). We are considered the best team in DSIT for L&D thanks to the number and range of in-house courses/training we offer, including:

Multiple internal seminar series (covering inductions to R&D policy making, knowledge sharing with other analysts, and external speakers), Dedicated data science training (where we teach you to code and apply data science techniques); and Site visits (to see first-hand the research we fund).

This is a great opportunity to do work that has a real impact on the lives of UK citizens. You will join an inclusive, encouraging, and dynamic team that not only does interesting analysis, but works with decision makers to ensure insights from analysis lead to impact.�

The role is reserved for badged Government Analytical Professions (Government Statistician Group, Government Economic Service, Government Social Research Service, Government Operational Research Service). Candidates who are not members must be eligible and willing to take the tests to become a member and those wishing to apply to either the Government Statistical Group or Government Social Research, will need to sit online tests as part of the application process.

Person specification

Key responsibilities:

You will develop the evidence base on innovation, which will include looking at the various drivers of innovation, such as R&D funding, skills, regulation, competition policy, and trade. You will critically assess evidence sources, design and manage research projects, and produce engaging and insightful papers and slides-decks, where you will use data visualisation to clearly deliver key messages. We will take the successful candidate�s existing skills into account, but the role could require statistical analysis of innovation datasets, literature reviews or stakeholder research.

The successful candidate will engage in a range of analytical activities in role, including the following (although never all at the same time):

Produce regular assessments of UK innovation, staying up to date with the latest metrics and conducting international comparisons to identify areas where the UK could improve. Manage external research projects, including business surveys and cutting-edge data analysis, working with the contractor to ensure the research is delivered on time and answers our key questions. Develop and implement proposals for how we can better understand private sector innovation, which could include surveys, interviews, or new data sources. Analyse existing and new data sources to undercover new insights � with plenty of internal training and support to learn key data science techniques. Bring together evidence to produce compelling summaries and narratives that deliver key insights and offer clear policy recommendations. Manage relationships effectively with non-analyst colleagues to ensure they understand and use analysis to maximum effect.

The successful candidate will be given as much support as required to develop their specialist analytical and wider skills and ensure they succeed on their work objectives.

Skills and experience:

We would love to hear from you if you can:

Communicate analysis, both verbally and in writing; Build trusted and credible relationships with both peers and senior colleagues; Make a significant impact while leading on multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities, to a high standard. Conduct quantitative analysis in Excel, and are interested in developing data science skills in R or Python (two programming languages commonly used for analysis).

We welcome applications from people who bring transferrable skills from other fields or sectors � a passion to learn and develop is more important than prior experience.

Memberships

You must be a full member of one of the following analytical professions: Government Social Research Service (GSR), Government Statistician Group (GSG), Government Economic Service (GES), or Government Operational Research Service (GORS). Or you must be able to demonstrate that a) you satisfy the eligibility criteria and b) have the competence, at the required grade ( HEO), for one of the analytical professions.

For the avoidance of doubt, to apply for this role under the GES profession you must already be a qualified GES at HEO or above.

Please see full information on eligibility requirements of the analytical professions in the attached document.

Behaviours

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

Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Working Together

Technical skills

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

Technical Analysis of data (GES), Data analysis (GSG), Technical skills (GSR), Knowledge and application (GORS). Effective Communication (GES), Presenting and disseminating data effectively (GSG), Using and promoting social research (GSR), Achieving impact with analysis (GORS)

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

Technical

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �31,745, Department for Science, Innovation & Technology contributes �9,196 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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 , with an average employer contribution of 27%. 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.