Lead Research and Data Analyst

Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives. 

For more information about what we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual  

About the team

We are looking to recruit a Lead Research and Data Analyst to join our Data Analytics and Research team.

The team works with a vision to consolidate and grow our statistics and data science capabilities. As a Lead Research and Data Analyst, you will lead on key projects to strengthen our evidence-base in business as usual and work on innovative ways of analysing and disseminating data.

Research, analysis and data are at the heart of Ofqual’s approach to intelligent, evidence-based regulation. Our team plays a pivotal role in the evaluation of educational assessments and qualifications. The work we do strengthens our regulatory decision-making, identifying ways to support our position as a credible authority by adopting innovative, critical approaches to research and business intelligence.

Some recent examples of our work include:

• our student-level equalities analyses for GCSE, A level and VTQs
• the interactive visualisations found on our Ofqual Analytics site
• our annual qualifications market report 

What will the post holder be doing? 

In this role, there will be opportunities for building upon your data analytics, research and project management skills. You will work on publications and will collaborate with external organisations such as awarding organisations and other government departments. You will build data science applications as well as produce statistical and research outputs using tools such as R, and design and deliver data collections in line with our corporate objectives.

You should have expert analytical ability and excellent quantitative and data manipulation skills. You should have extensive experience of designing, conducting and writing up research studies and statistical reports, as well as of using a range of statistical and data science methodologies. You will be comfortable managing projects, prioritising multiple strands of work and meeting challenging timescales. We are looking for someone who is a strong communicator, comfortable with numbers as well as ideas, enjoys learning, and gives attention to quality and impact of their work. 

Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in the Coventry office is the general pattern.

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