Social Scientist - 12294

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London, South West, Yorkshire and the Humber
Bristol , Leeds , London
Horizon House, Lateral, Marsham Street, London, SW1P 4DF
Staff Grade 5
Fixed Term
Full Time
Economics, Social Research / Market Research
£34,879 Pro-rata
As a Social Scientist in the EA, you will work as part of our national team to deliver corporate outcomes through analysis, tools and evidence. You will liaise with colleagues across the business, building effective relationships with them, translating their needs into social scientific work activities and helping them scope out research. We would like you to analyse, translate and disseminate social and economic data in order to improve decision making, as well as build capacity for using social scientific evidence by working with operational teams directly.
You can expect to be involved in:
• Managing small projects or supporting larger projects
• Design, carry out and/or review social and economic analysis
• Analyse economic, social and/or environmental data sets for trends and correlations to help in the decision making
• Keeping up-to-date on changing legislation
• Mentoring and coaching others on relevant policies, procedures, practices and techniques
• Raising awareness within the EA of social scientific evidence
Economics and Social Science is a small but vital function that use social and economic information and analysis to help protect and improve our natural resources, in a way that provides the best value for money for people and society. The team work across the whole of the Environment Agency to reduce flood risk, manage natural resources and regulate industry.
You will have a degree in a social science (e.g. sociology, psychology, human geography, economics or similar subject) with a significant quantitative content, and either a Masters or some experience working as a social scientist. You will be able to demonstrate where you’ve worked closely with customers before, using a variety of communication methods to convey ideas, as well as be able to present complex information in an understandable way. Ideally, you will also have experience managing projects and working with customers to scope and design their needs. Additionally you’ll be:
• Skilled at working in teams or partnership with analysts from other disciplines.
• Equipped with quantitative research and analytical skills
• Able to show where you’ve worked with others to deliver outcomes
Peter Bailey
Social Science Manager
07900226945
peter.bailey@environment-agency.gov.uk

16/09/2019, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
1 year
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage with colleagues. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions.
Scientific Knowledge
Applies social scientific knowledge to provide sound, science-based evidence to our internal and external customers.
Data and Information Management
Ability to work with datasets from a variety of sources. Knowledge of official data such as ONS datasets, how to obtain the data and apply it in social and economic analysis. Application of techniques to work with incomplete datasets and understand the implications for your analytical findings.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.

We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.

We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

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This Vacancy is closed to applications.