Research Statistician - Warrington, United Kingdom - HM Prison & Probation Service

HM Prison & Probation Service

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Warrington, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £33,201 - £38,184
Job grade:

Higher Executive Officer
HMPPS Band 6
Contract type:
Fixed Term
Loan
Length of employment:
For a period of up to 31st December 2024, likely to be extended to at least 2027
Type of role:
Analytical
Operational Research
Statistics
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime
Number of jobs available:
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This position is based at DARESBURY PARK WARRINGTON, WA4 4GBAbout the job

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Job description:

Be a super hero, prevent crime and save lives Come and work for the CFO We may not wear capes (although they are optional), but the HMPPS Creating Future Opportunities (CFO) team has a proven record of reducing crime and saving lives.

You will be working as a Research Statistician based at our main office in Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4HS as a key member of this innovative and forward-thinking team working to reduce re-offending and helping offenders turn their back on crime to lead positive and productive lives.

This is an exciting environment to work in, where you are constantly rewarded by the knowledge that you have helped improve the lives of many.

In addition to the satisfaction that you have truly made a difference, the role has excellent pay, pension, holiday entitlement, flexi hours and a great office environment to work in.

Being part of the wider MoJ, training and progression opportunities abound and you will have the support of your manager and colleagues if you wish to up-skill in any areas you would like.

You must have a proven record of managing, understanding and interrogating large datasets, specifically in SQL.

You may be required to offer statistical expertise on a range of projects as well as assist in the planning and designing of research projects, undertaking and then writing-up the analysis, with the aim of publishing your findings.

Proven experience in the use of statistical methods and software, e.g. SPSS, Minitab, R is an advantage.

You will be excellent at communicating your findings and recommendations both verbally and within written reports to both analysts and laypeople non-technical stakeholders such as senior managers and front-line practitioners.

You will be working as part of a small analytical team, bringing your own experiences and personality to enrich the team, within a friendly, sociable and accomplished larger department.

As part of the team, you will be supported throughout and your individual talents will be recognised and utilised, as well as upskilling you in any areas you would like to improve (for example statistical analysis and R, where previous experience is not essential).

To supplement your research, opportunities to travel round the country to visit community and custody sites (expenses paid) will be available.

Until December 2023, this post will be funded by the European Social Fund. From January 2024, it will continue to be funded (and will deliver against) HMPPS objectives until at least 2027.

Overview of the job

Conduct research, analysis and statistics for the HMPPS Co-Financing organisation as well as assisting in researching the entire HMPPS population.

HMPPS Co-Financing Programme (CFO) is a large-scale national employability programme working across all prisons and probation areas.

The joint funding structure of the programme necessitates dual governance arrangements to satisfy requirements of both HMPPS and the European Union (EU).

The programme combines activity, funding and governance across all programme delivery areas for HMPPS and as such requires detailed knowledge of and effective links to the majority of departments across HMPPS, Youth Justice Board and MoJ.

The EU element requires effective links to policymakers and delivery agencies across DWP, Department of Health, Skills Funding Agency and local authorities.

The post falls under Headquarters, and is located at Daresbury Park, Warrington.

This post is 100% ESF funded.

The job holder reports to the CFO Information & Analysis Lead and through them to the CFO Lead Manager (Research & Statistics).

The job holder will have line management responsibility for 1 Band 5 member of staff.

Summary

Assist with the calculation of the match funding for HMPPS CFO - helping to prepare the MI, confirm the eligible contracts, produce the reports to demonstrate the match funding to be claimed and satisfy auditors of validity and processes behind the MI.

Lead on the use, analysis and distribution of analytical findings of GIS and address point software.

An in-depth, comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations surrounding external funds, especially those associated with European money is essential.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities