We are looking for a highly-driven and data-confident analyst to work in this highly dynamic and interesting policy area, where you will be the lead analyst for the Tourism and Cultural Diplomacy team.

The Visitor Economy cuts across several departments across government and therefore you will play a pivotal role in co-ordinating the available data and evidence and lead in instigating a step-change in the timeliness and quality of statistics available to inform decision making. 

Meanwhile Cultural Diplomacy covers the UK’s cultural engagement abroad, e.g. through British Council, cultural exports, deployment of soft power. You will play an important role in furthering the evidence base in this area, leveraging insight and expertise from academic and research councils. 

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering bespoke sector analysis, economic appraisals and impact assessments to help policy leads make evidence-based decisions. 
• Lead analyst working with the Tourism policy team on the short term lets consultation and co-ordinating visitor economy statistics across government
• Monitoring and growing the evidence base on our sectors by analysing data and commissioning research, and feeding sector expertise through timely insight into policy development.
• Ensuring ministers and department have optimal sector intelligence, data and forecasts to assess recovery of the tourism sector from the pandemic and supporting the successfully delivery of the Tourism Recovery Plan
• Building strong analytical partnerships with our ALBs and external organisations, working together to leverage market intelligence and sector expertise, build capability, and lead in the sector.
• Being a visible, effective leader in the analytical spoke, AHT, DCMS and the wider sector.

The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience:

Essential Requirements:

• Badged membership of the Government Economic Service, or eligibility to become a member. Full criteria can be found in the GES membership guidance.
  
  • Membership requires a minimum 2.1 honours degree in economics (or international equivalent), or a postgraduate degree in economics. If it is a joint degree, at least 50% of the course modules must be in economics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive experience of using analysis to influence policy development.
• Excellent quantitative analytical skills and a proven ability to identify and define core analytical questions, and devise the most appropriate approaches to address, within time and resource constraints.
• A track record of delivering high quality and insightful analytical work to exacting deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Proficiency with analytical tools such as R or Python for data analysis and visualisation.
• Strong team leadership skills, including an ability to lead, develop and inspire teams to deliver analysis in complex policy areas.
• A track record of building strong relationships with policy customers and external partners, to ensure analysis is trusted and used effectively.

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

• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

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

• Delivering at Pace

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

• Application of Knowledge

DCMS values its staff and offers a wide range of benefits to everyone who works here. We’re 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%
• 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.
• 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!

How to Apply:

Follow the link below for more information on the position, and to begin your application:

https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi?SID=c2VhcmNoc29ydD1zY29yZSZwYWdlY2xhc3M9Sm9icyZvd25lcj01MDcwMDAwJm93bmVydHlwZT1mYWlyJmpvYmxpc3Rfdmlld192YWM9MTg2NjY1NCZ1c2Vyc2VhcmNoY29udGV4dD00MzEyNDEwNSZwYWdlYWN0aW9uPXZpZXd2YWNieWpvYmxpc3Qmc2VhcmNocGFnZT0xJnJlcXNpZz0xNjg5Njc5OTIzLWM3YmJiN2YyNTNjZDM4YTczMDkzMTFlZjAwMGY1OWFkYWIzYjQ5YjY=