Senior Executive Analyst

HM Land Registry

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks

Flexible

£47,084 - £51,402 per year

Job summary

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Executive Analyst to join our analytical function and play a key role in supporting evidence‑based decision‑making. Working in partnership with a G7 Team Lead, you’ll provide high‑quality analytical insight that supports a key area of the business, helping to drive continuous improvement and positive behavioural change across HM Land Registry.

Job description

As an SEO Senior Executive Analyst, you’ll work closely with leaders at all levels of the organisation to develop robust management information systems and deliver impactful analysis. You’ll use a range of analytical techniques to turn complex data into meaningful insight, ensuring it is clearly communicated to both analytical and non‑analytical audiences. Alongside this, you’ll help shape analytical best practice and contribute to the development of a skilled and confident analytical team.

Main duties

Work with the G7 Team Lead and other sub‑team leads to build and enhance analytical capability, including:

making effective use of existing data and developing new data flows to deliver high‑quality analytical insight
championing analytical best practice, applying a range of analytical techniques and supporting the development of a strong quality assurance culture
understanding a variety of data structures and using relevant programming skills to interact effectively with management information databases

Act as the senior analyst on complex analytical work, including:

delivering high‑quality insights that meet the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders
managing analytical projects to agreed timescales, ensuring work is fully documented, prioritised appropriately and delivered to a high standard
communicating analysis and its context clearly and with impact to different audiences, including those without an analytical background

Contribute to the development of a highly skilled analytical sub‑team, including:

line management of a small team of analysts (up to three HEOs)
motivating and empowering colleagues to deliver high‑quality analytical insight
ensuring team members have the right skills, tools and support to succeed in their roles

Key role benefits

This role offers the opportunity to work within a strong analytical and modelling function, with a clear focus on improving how data is used to drive continuous improvement. Supported by an engaged and collaborative senior leadership team, you’ll use your expertise to develop high‑quality management information systems and deliver insight that makes a real impact. You’ll work on high‑profile priorities, maximise the value delivered by your sub‑team and collaborate closely with other analytical teams across the organisation.

Resource management

Staff: The post holder will be required to line manage staff, with responsibility for supporting, developing and overseeing the work of their team.
Budget: This role does not have direct budgetary responsibility.

Working arrangements

We are committed to supporting flexible ways of working and welcome applications from people who require flexibility.

Working pattern: Full‑time, part‑time, flexible working and job‑share arrangements will be considered.
Hours: minimum of 30 hours per week

Travel and flexibility

Attendance at meetings and events across the HM Land Registry estate, and occasionally at external locations, will form part of this role. This may include occasional overnight stays and will be in line with government guidance. You will need to be flexible in your approach to working hours to meet business requirements.

Person specification

To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate the criteria outlined below throughout the recruitment process.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

One or more of:
• Relevant skills, knowledge, and application of Operational Research (OR), data science or data analysis techniques;
• Qualifications to allow 'badging' to join GORS (Government Operational Research Service) in an analytical profession. Qualifications are a 2:1 in a numerate subject, and substantial experience of applying operational research or for Government Statistical Service (GSS), a 2:1 in a numerate subject and substantial experience of applying statistics; for Government Digital Service (GDS), a 2:1 in a numerate subject and substantial experience of data science.

This should include:

a) Experience of developing MI reports and/or analytical insight including use of spreadsheets or other analytical software

b) Either

1.Experience of using complex data to build dashboards in Power BI alongside an understanding of coding and databases (one or more of: SQL, R, Python)

2.Experience of statistical analysis

c) Knowledge of specific analytical and problem-solving techniques

d) Evidence of at least one high profile analytical project you have managed

We welcome applications from those people who are already badged within the GORS community.

Essential Experience

Proven track record of presenting evidence and communicating complex analysis with impact to support decision-making;
Experience of line management and/or developing self or others to increase skills and team flexibility;
The ability to prioritise work and manage projects effectively against a changing strategic background with limited resources, while managing stakeholder expectations;
Experience of analytical quality assurance under time and resource pressure.

Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. This will not be tested in the application or interview process.

HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office.

Please see the attached job description and candidate pack for further information.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Seeing the Big Picture
Developing Self and Others
Delivering at Pace
Changing and Improving

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Please see 'Selection Process' section for more details.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £47,084, HM Land Registry contributes £13,640 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you

#WeAreHMLR

At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.

We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.

We have integrity – we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.
We drive innovation – we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.
We are professional – we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.
We give assurance – we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.

You can find more information on our rewards package on our website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.

How to apply:

Please complete the first stage of the online application form and the complete the Civil Service Numerical test. If you pass the Numerical test, you will then be invited to complete the Civil Service Verbal Test. If you pass the Verbal test, you will then be invited to complete the full online application form, in which you will need to complete a CV, Technical Statement and Personal Statement.

The closing date for the test and full application form is 11:55pm on 26th October 2026. You must ensure you build in sufficient time to complete the full application form if you pass the online test. It is recommended that you complete the practice test first. For more information about preparing for the Civil Service Numerical and Verbal test and access to the practice test, please follow this link:

Preparing for the Civil Service Verbal and Numerical tests - GOV.UK

Please complete your CV to include your work history and qualifications. We will be scoring your CV against the following essential technical and experience criteria:

One or more of:
• Relevant skills, knowledge, and application of Operational Research (OR), data science or data analysis techniques;
• Qualifications to allow 'badging' to join GORS (Government Operational Research Service) in an analytical profession. Qualifications are a 2:1 in a numerate subject, and substantial experience of applying operational research or for Government Statistical Service (GSS), a 2:1 in a numerate subject and substantial experience of applying statistics; for Government Digital Service (GDS), a 2:1 in a numerate subject and substantial experience of data science.

This should include:

a) Experience of developing MI reports and/or analytical insight including use of spreadsheets or other analytical software

b) Either

1.Experience of using complex data to build dashboards in Power BI alongside an understanding of coding and databases (one or more of: SQL, R, Python)

2.Experience of statistical analysis

c) Knowledge of specific analytical and problem-solving techniques

d) Evidence of at least one high profile analytical project you have managed

Proven track record of presenting evidence and communicating complex analysis with impact to support decision-making;

Technical Statement

Then complete the Technical Statement section (in no more than 250 words), detail how you meet the below essential Technical Skills and Qualification criteria:

This should include:

a) Experience of developing MI reports and/or analytical insight including use of spreadsheets or other analytical software

b) Either

1.Experience of using complex data to build dashboards in Power BI alongside an understanding of coding and databases (one or more of: SQL, R, Python)

2.Experience of statistical analysis

c) Knowledge of specific analytical and problem-solving techniques

d) Evidence of at least one high profile analytical project you have managed

Personal Statement

When prompted please provide a Personal Statement in up to 750 words detailing how you meet the below Essential Experience criteria:

Proven track record of presenting evidence and communicating complex analysis with impact to support decision-making;
Experience of line management and/or developing self or others to increase skills and team flexibility;
The ability to prioritise work and manage projects effectively against a changing strategic background with limited resources, while managing stakeholder expectations;
Experience of analytical quality assurance under time and resource pressure.

Please review your application form before clicking ‘submit’ – once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications – this is 11:55pm on the advertised date.

Sift

The sift will take place shortly after the closing date.

In case of a high volume of applications, we will complete a pre-sift on your technical question:

This should include:

a) Experience of developing MI reports and/or analytical insight including use of spreadsheets or other analytical software

b) Either

1.Experience of using complex data to build dashboards in Power BI alongside an understanding of coding and databases (one or more of: SQL, R, Python)

2.Experience of statistical analysis

c) Knowledge of specific analytical and problem-solving techniques

d) Evidence of at least one high profile analytical project you have managed

Then we will complete a second pre-sift on your CV.

Interview

If successful at shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a blended virtual interview and deliver a pre-prepared presentation. The blended interview will test the essential experience and behaviours listed in the Job Description.

We expect interviews to take place during the week commencing 9th November 2026.

Candidates can refer to notes within their interview, but they should be used as a prompt only.

HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confident Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people.

If you require the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else you would like the panel to take into consideration, you are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa where a role is in a certain business critical category. This role does not meet that category, and we will not sponsor a skilled worker visa.

You must ensure you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before applying.

You can find more information on how we use your personal data on our website

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

Apply and further information

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Kevin Ponsford
Email : kevin.ponsford@landregistry.gov.uk

Recruitment team

Email : hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk

Further information

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from HM Land Registry then you may take your complaint to the Civil Service Commission: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/

Attachments

Candidate Pack 2026 Opens in new window (pdf, 1699kB)Senior Executive Analyst Job Description Opens in new window (pdf, 219kB)

Salary range

£47,084 - £51,402 per year