Length of employment: Job Summary: The Analysis Function in DCMS has a vital role in supporting and steering the development of policy. We are arranged into a 'hub and spoke' model: A Central Analysis Team (the 'hub') responsible for strategic and cross-cutting priorities, assurance processes and the production and publication of our statistics Sector Analytical Teams ('spokes') that are embedded in policy directorates and lead analysis on individual sectors The Strategic Analysis and Data Science Unit sits within Central Analysis as the analytical counterpart to department's Strategy and Policy Units. We undertake analysis on emergent and priority issues covering the breadth of the department, working closely with sector analysts to improve our collective understanding of DCMS policies and programmes and their impact. As a multidisciplinary team of economists, statisticians and data scientists, we serve as a centre of expertise for the department across economic growth, data improvement and modelling. With the creation of a new Place Analysis team, where this role be, we are expanding that expertise to include spatial analysis, too. Job Description: Our Secretary of State has made 'place' one of her top priorities, with clear ambitions for improving growth and opportunity across every region and community. Data and analysis is at the forefront of how we do that, providing more granular insight into the issues that local areas face and the potential impact of DCMS interventions. This role will sit in our newly established Place Analysis team, and will lead the department's work to embed geoanalytical thinking and best practice across the analytical community, improving DCMS capability with respect to understanding and interrogating geographic data. For example, by: Supporting the Head of Place Analysis in leading the department's analytical place agenda, establishing new standards and direction on geoanalysis in DCMS, and producing a Analytical Place Strategy for the department Working closely with the Data Science team, undertaking deep dives into our flagship Place Analysis Tool, using innovative techniques to discover new insights as we aim to collate all of the department's data on spend and outcomes. For example, regression analysis, small area statistics and modelling to understand the factors that drive local differences in participation and outcomes Maximising our ability to extract place-based insight from our existing data collections, and working closely with statisticians to shape statistics and surveys to enable deeper geospatial insight This is a stretching SEO role with opportunity to design and shape the geospatial tools, techniques and skills used by all analysts across DCMS, establishing best practice in a nascent area with high exposure to senior colleagues across analysis, strategy and policy. Benefits 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 employer contribution of 28.97% 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. The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience: Essential requirements: Expertise using GIS to produce geospatial analysis, maps, and other data visualisations. Experience deploying thought leadership to identify innovative solutions to policy and analytical problems. Experience using own and others' analysis to inform and influence policy-making decisions and senior leaders. Demonstrated ability to align analysis to stakeholder needs, and confident in articulating the messages of technical analysis to non-analyst audiences with clarity and purpose. An ability to work across multiple teams and professions to produce analysis and impart geoanalytical skills and knowledge. Hold or be eligible for membership of one of the following government analytical professions: ○ Government Statistical Service ○ Government Economics Service ○ Government Operational Research Service Or candidates should have an undergraduate degree at minimum 2:1 or equivalent in data science, geography, geospatial mapping & sciences, geospatial analysis or similar (eg. candidates with the required skills but applying from a DDaT rather than a badged analytical background). If you are unsure about your eligibility, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss. We are running an information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Thomas Warren and will take place on: 14:30 on Tuesday 27th May 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 Registration form by 13:00 on Tuesday 27th May and you will be sent an invitation. Please note that the session will not be recorded and will not focus on the DCMS recruitment process - please direct any queries that you have on this topic (timelines, reasonable adjustments, onboarding etc) to recruitment.team@dcms.gov.uk To apply for this vacancy, you will need to submit the following documents which will assessed against the experience success profile: A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you provide employment history that relates to the essential and desirable criteria, and that any gaps in employment history within the last 2 years are explained. The CV should not exceed more than 2 x A4 pages and you should insert your CV into the \"Job History\" section on the Civil Service Jobs application form. A Statement of Suitability (max 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role in reference to the essential requirements highlighted. You may also choose to reference the desirable skills listed however these will not be considered in the assessment of your application except in circumstances where there are a high number and calibre of candidates. For the shortlist, we will 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. As part of your application, please indicate the analytical profession you currently belong to, or if you are not a badged analyst then please state how your qualifications make you eligible for the role (see the final 'essential requirement' for reference). The interview process will assess behaviours and technical skills, and will include a presentation. The behaviours to be tested at interview are: • Changing and improving • Working together • Seeing the big picture Prior to the interview you will be sent the behaviour questions in advance. You may be required to do an online test in order to meet analytical profession requirements and/or be asked additional technical questions as part of the interview. As part of your interview, you will be asked to deliver a short oral presentation, which will be used to test skills and communication with respect to geospatial analysis. Full details of this, including the length of time and whether or not you will need to use visual aids, will be sent to you prior to your interview. If you are a badged analyst, you will be assessed against the relevant technical framework for your profession: Economics - GES Technical Framework - Effective communication Statistics - GSS/GSG Technical Framework - Presenting and disseminating data effectively Operational Research - GORS Technical Framework - Knowledge and application of OR; Achieving impact with analysis Your interview will take place remotely via GoogleMeets. For indicative sift and interview dates please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack. Further Information This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Any move to 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 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 'Candidate Information Pack' attached. If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. 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