Analyst - Analytical Projects Unit
- Public sector
- Manchester
- 18/04/2024
- £33,095.00 - £37,026.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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The post holder would become part of our thriving analytical community at DCMS, of over 80 analysts across a range of professions ensuring that evidence, data and analysis is at the heart of policy making.
Our analytical community in DCMS consists of two teams, our Sector Analysis Team (which provides analytical support for specific policy areas) and our Central Analysis Team (which informs DCMS-wide strategy, drives research and evidence and undertakes cross-cutting analysis). The post holder would become part of our Central Analysis Team.
Team overview:
The successful candidate will be based in the Analytical Projects Unit, a highly skilled and multidisciplinary analytical team within DCMSs Central Analysis Team, working as our in-house consultancy to deliver cross-cutting analysis for the department. We are the analytical counterpart to the Departments Strategy and Policy Unit, working closely with Directors of both Analysis and Strategy, and with the Director General for Strategic Operations, on priority projects from across the department.
The successful applicant is expected to work across a range of cross-cutting and varied analytical projects, utilising economic and analytical expertise to support projects for a range of stakeholders across DCMS. The Analytical Projects Unit supports a diverse range of priorities from across the breadth of the departments portfolio, with recent projects including:
Role responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the successful applicant will include:
The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:
Essential requirements:
Desirable skills:
We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. this will be hosted by Joe Mulryne, and will take place on
Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 2pm
The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
Please register your interest by filling out this form and you will be sent an invitation.
Please note that the session will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to [email protected]
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. Were committed to developing talent, and supporting colleagues to have great careers in our department. To support with that, some of the benefits we offer include:
Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working - DCMS staff work on a flexible basis with time spent in offices, and time spent working from home
26.5 days annual leave on entry, increasing to 31.5 days after 5 years service
A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice
3 days of paid volunteering leave
Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave
Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year
Occupational sick pay
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice
Active and engaged staff networks to join including the LGBT+, Ethnic Diversity, Mental Health and Wellbeing and Gender Equality Networks
Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day to day work
Season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme and much more!
Terms and conditions at SCS grades will vary. Those applying for SCS roles should refer to the candidate information pack for more information on terms and conditions.
To apply for this post, please send us the following documents no later than Sunday 28th April at 23:55 pm via the CS Jobs portal:
For the shortlist, we will assess your experience and select applicants demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence provided in your application.
In the event of a large number of applicants, an initial sift will be conducted on the statement of suitability. Those who are successful in the initial sift will then be scored on all elements of the application.
For support in writing your application and interviewing, please refer to the Application and Interview Guidance document attached to the job advert.
The interview process will assess behaviours and include a short oral presentation.
The behaviours to be tested at interview are:
As part of your interview, you will be asked to deliver a short oral presentation, which will be used to test skills and experience within the relevant technical framework for your profession. Full details of this, including the topic will be sent to you prior to your interview. Visual aids are permitted. We will be assessing your ability to communicate analysis, as described in respective technical frameworks listed below:
Your interview will take place remotely via GoogleMeets.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 6 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to insert Department for Culture, Media and Sport 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 at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
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.
DCMS has a London and a National pay scale. For more information on this, including the circumstances in which each pay scale will apply, please see the Information for Applicants document.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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.
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