Research analyst

Research Analyst

Requisition ID: 047222

Salary: £51,029 per annum

Grade: 8

Location: City Hall

Contract type: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 24 November 2024 at 23:59

Team: Scrutiny & Investigation (Research Unit)

Directorate: Assembly and Secretariat

The London Assembly scrutinises the Mayor's activities by questioning the Mayor about their decisions. The Assembly also investigates issues of importance to London.

There are 25 Assembly Members, elected every four years at the same time as the Mayor. The Secretariat works for the Assembly to support its activities. The Communications Team promotes the work of the Assembly through press office, social media, publicity and events.

About the Scrutiny and Investigation team

The Scrutiny and Investigation team works with Assembly Members to deliver their scrutiny priorities, providing advice and briefing, engaging with stakeholders and producing Assembly outputs. This role is based in the Research Unit, within Scrutiny and Investigation. The Research Unit provides a specialised research and analysis service, as well as publishing background papers on London government and key policy issues.

About the role

In the role of Research Analyst, you will be a source of expert advice and support for the Assembly and its staff. You will be responsible for leading on a wide range of research and analytical tasks, which may include:

1. designing surveys
2. analysing complex datasets
3. producing visualisations for Assembly reports
4. conducting literature reviews
5. researching policy issues
6. drafting papers for publication

You will also be contributing to the design and delivery of the Assembly's scrutiny work programme, with potential to be involved in briefing Assembly Members and leading scrutiny projects. You will be assigned to two or three project teams that support a specific committee, focusing on issues such as transport, policing and crime, the environment, and housing.

This job is 'politically restricted' under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.

This role is based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE)

What your day will look like

There is no typical day in the Research Unit as the work we do is highly varied. On any given day you might be:

1. Meeting with Senior Policy Advisers to discuss the research input needed for a new investigation
2. Gathering data from a range of sources to produce analysis and visualisations for briefings and reports
3. Designing a survey to help build the evidence base for an investigation
4. Delving into the background of a complex policy issue and writing a paper for Assembly Members and Londoners
5. Monitoring financial and performance data from across the GLA Group
6. Meeting with key contacts in the research community to exchange ideas and expertise
7. Delivering a presentation with new research and analysis, for Secretariat colleagues or Assembly Members

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

Skills and experience

1. Knowledge and understanding of political, policy and governance issues relating to London and the UK more widely.
2. Experience working on data research, monitoring and visualisation projects, and effectively delivering outcomes on these in a comparable work environment.
3. Degree or equivalent experience.

Behavioural competencies

1. RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits.
2. PLANNING AND ORGANISING: thinking ahead, managing time, priorities and risk, and developing structured and efficient approaches to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
3. COMMUNICATING AND INFLUENCING: presenting information and arguments clearly and convincingly so that others see us as credible and articulate and engage with us.

How to apply

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

1. Up to date CV
2. Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words, addressing how you demonstrate the essential criteria and competencies outlined above.

Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the 'Additional Documents' section of the form, ensuring you address the essential criteria and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images. Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g. "CV - applicant name - 012345")

If you have questions about the role

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, the hiring manager Richard Berry would be happy to speak to you. Please contact them at richard.berry@london.gov.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact glaopdcrecruitment@tfl.gov.uk who support the GLA with recruitment.

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: Week commencing 9 December 2024.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part-time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Benefits

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest-free season ticket loan, interest-free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Additional Information

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.