Innovation Analyst

This job is with HM Land Registry, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job summary At DSIT were all about improving peoples 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 Governments 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 peoples lives. Whether its 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. Find Out More We regularly run events where you can find out more about the department and tips for the application and interview process. You can sign up for upcoming events here:https://buytickets.at/departmentforsciencetechnologyandinnovation/1025519You can also follow our LinkedIn Page:https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dsitcareers/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 candidates 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 (e.g. 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 BenefitsAlongside 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. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 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 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. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV, behavioural statements and technical skills. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please note - the CV incorporated into the application form is for information purposes only and will not be scored. Applications will be sifted on behavioural statements and any technical skills required. In the event of a large number of applicants, applications will be sifted on the lead behaviour statement (Managing a Quality Service). 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: w/c 23/09/24 Interview dates: w/c 06/09/24 Interview Location: MS 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 eligibilityhttps://www.childcarechoices.gov.ukDSIT 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.grscabinetoffice.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 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email Infodisclosurescotland.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 applicants 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. Feedback 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. 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 The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. 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).Apply and further informationThis vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Tyler Rickard Email : tyler.rickarddsit.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dsitresourcing.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the recruitment principles, and wish to make a complaint, then you should contact in the first instance DSITrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk . If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: Click here to visit Civil Service Commission/Complaints LI-DNI