Senior Advisor (Statistics) - 23130
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National
Various
Various
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time
Statistics
£46,374
Want to help shape the way we track environmental change? This is an exciting opportunity for a statistician to join the Chief Scientist’s Group in a technical leadership role.
You will act as the Environment Agency statistical lead for indicators that assess progress towards the UK Government’s 25-Year Environment Plan commitments. Specifically, you will proactively contribute to the development and reporting of multimetric indicators on chemicals and water quality. This will involve:
• Collaborating with government/research organisations to maintain oversight of and steer trend analyses across an indicator,
• Liaising with data providers internally to understand and use their data to report trends and uncertainty,
• Scrutinising the power of the metrics to show change over time, ensuring we have meaningful and robust information,
• Co-working with colleagues to align indicator reporting with wider assessments.
The role will also support the creation and enhancement of tools for assessments which help characterise the state of our environment. You will be instrumental in evaluating the usefulness of our monitoring networks. Your work will shape improvements and help us get more from our data.
This post provides the opportunity to coach and mentor others, extending your influence and intelligence across the organisation
You will act as the Environment Agency statistical lead for indicators that assess progress towards the UK Government’s 25-Year Environment Plan commitments. Specifically, you will proactively contribute to the development and reporting of multimetric indicators on chemicals and water quality. This will involve:
• Collaborating with government/research organisations to maintain oversight of and steer trend analyses across an indicator,
• Liaising with data providers internally to understand and use their data to report trends and uncertainty,
• Scrutinising the power of the metrics to show change over time, ensuring we have meaningful and robust information,
• Co-working with colleagues to align indicator reporting with wider assessments.
The role will also support the creation and enhancement of tools for assessments which help characterise the state of our environment. You will be instrumental in evaluating the usefulness of our monitoring networks. Your work will shape improvements and help us get more from our data.
This post provides the opportunity to coach and mentor others, extending your influence and intelligence across the organisation
The Natural Capital and Evidence Synthesis team enables decision makers to make informed choices in Environmental Planning. We work with colleagues across the organisation and beyond to deliver information in a tailored way. We provide evidence, advice and guidance appropriate to the rest of the business and our customers. We are a dispersed group with a great team dynamic.
Background and knowledge:
• Degree or higher qualification in statistics or similar discipline.
• Strong experience of advising on statistical issues and approaches and of implementing statistical solutions, including assessing trends using Bayesian or alternative methods.
• Up to speed on emerging and proven statistical practices in terms of their basis and application, appreciating the wider implications of their use.
You will:
• be able to work on your own initiative,
• have excellent written and oral communication skills, able to adapt your communications to be understood by a range of audiences,
• have a passion for analysing information and solving problems, showing excellent attention to detail and quality assurance skills,
• be adept at engaging with customers and business partners to deliver the best outcomes,
• have strong organisational skills to be able to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workloads,
• influence others’ work through your knowledge.
• Degree or higher qualification in statistics or similar discipline.
• Strong experience of advising on statistical issues and approaches and of implementing statistical solutions, including assessing trends using Bayesian or alternative methods.
• Up to speed on emerging and proven statistical practices in terms of their basis and application, appreciating the wider implications of their use.
You will:
• be able to work on your own initiative,
• have excellent written and oral communication skills, able to adapt your communications to be understood by a range of audiences,
• have a passion for analysing information and solving problems, showing excellent attention to detail and quality assurance skills,
• be adept at engaging with customers and business partners to deliver the best outcomes,
• have strong organisational skills to be able to meet tight deadlines and prioritise workloads,
• influence others’ work through your knowledge.
The base location for this post can be at any one of our offices across England (subject to confirmation of space) to fit with a reasonable commute. Occasional travel for meetings may be required. There is good opportunity for blended home and office working. You will make the best use of our IT tools to collaborate effectively across the business and with partners and customers.
We promote an inclusive culture and value a diverse workforce. For more information on working at the Environment Agency and our benefits, see the candidate pack. Contact Lindsey Sturdy if you’d like to find out more about this post: lindsey.sturdy@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07833049532
To guide your application and help you demonstrate the skills and competencies required, see:
https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk
and
https://environmentagencyjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/candidate/download_file_opp/7842/20711/1/1/2015fde52cd5793de761918c8184a3189f9e0fd7
We promote an inclusive culture and value a diverse workforce. For more information on working at the Environment Agency and our benefits, see the candidate pack. Contact Lindsey Sturdy if you’d like to find out more about this post: lindsey.sturdy@environment-agency.gov.uk or 07833049532
To guide your application and help you demonstrate the skills and competencies required, see:
https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk
and
https://environmentagencyjobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/candidate/download_file_opp/7842/20711/1/1/2015fde52cd5793de761918c8184a3189f9e0fd7
08/08/2022, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Data and Information Management
Describe an occasion when you have collected and analysed large datasets to draw out statistically robust conclusions. How was your work received?
Numerical Modelling and Forecasting
How would you assess whether a national monitoring regime was appropriate enough to show change over time?
Influences and Persuades Others
Can you tell me about a time where you have used your interpersonal skills and scientific expertise to inform decision making or to change someone’s opinion?
Achieves Results
Can you me about a time where you have planned and delivered a significant programme of work. What interventions, technical leadership skills and planning approaches did you use to ensure success?
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.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
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.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.