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<h4>Job summary</h4><p>The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty. </p><p>Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 9 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability network group, Employee Assistance, Representatives, FACES Network Group, LGBT+, Mind Matters, Part Time Workers, The Shed - Men’s Network Group and Women’s Network Group. </p><p>We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities. </p><p>The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career! </p><p>We are seeking an experienced, influential and forward-thinking Head of Business Analysis to lead, develop and professionalise the Business Analysis capability across the organisation. This is a senior strategic role with enterprise-wide reach, shaping how we deliver technology-enabled change, improve business processes, and support critical national services.</p><p>The successful candidate will set the direction for the BA profession, lead a high-performing community, assure major transformation initiatives, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leaders. You will bring deep experience of business analysis excellence from any sector — public or private — and have the credibility to influence executive decision-making.</p><p>We welcome applications from candidates who have not previously worked in Government. Experience in large-scale, regulated, complex, or multi-supplier environments is highly valuable</p><h4>Job description</h4><p>Why This Role Is Unique:</p><p>This role aligns with the Government Digital &amp; Data (DDaT) profession, but welcomes cross-sector applicants. The post holder will report directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and lead the BA community across the organisation. Pay and allowances follow Government G6 policy and relevant DDaT market allowances.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>lead business analysis across an organisation delivering essential public services with real social impact</li><li>shape enterprise processes, digital transformation, and technology strategy at scale</li><li>build, professionalise, and uplift a BA community using modern standards and industry best practice</li><li>influence Board-level decisions and drive change across multiple directorates</li><li>operate in a hybrid legacy-to-cloud environment where strong analysis and modelling skills genuinely shape outcomes</li><li>a consistent BA standards and modelling framework embedded across major transformation initiatives</li><li>a clear enterprise-wide view of key business processes, ownership and dependencies</li><li>introduced a robust requirements assurance model trusted by governance forums</li><li>evidenced uplift in BA capability, skills development and community maturity</li><li>strengthened alignment between BA, product, architecture and delivery teams</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><ul><li>strong strategic thinking with the ability to see the enterprise-level picture</li><li>excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder influence</li><li>confidence to lead, challenge and drive clarity in ambiguous environments</li><li>strong analytical and problem-solving abilities</li><li>commitment to professional development and modern analysis practices</li><li>resilience, political awareness and the ability to operate effectively at pace</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Experience:</strong></p><ul><li>significant senior leadership experience as a Business Analyst, including leading teams or communities of practice</li><li>proven ability to deliver complex, multi-million-pound transformation programmes in medium or large organisations (public or private)</li><li>deep expertise in business process modelling, including advanced use of BPMN or equivalent notations</li><li>demonstrated ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, including at executive or board level</li><li>experience operating in complex, regulated or multi-supplier environments</li><li>experience building frameworks, methodologies and quality assurance processes for BA deliverables</li></ul><p>Government experience is not required.</p><p>Experience in sectors such as financial services, utilities, telecoms, consultancy, or other regulated industries is highly transferable.</p><p><strong>Desirable</strong>: Experience in criminal or civil investigation, enforcement, or compliance-driven environments.</p><h4>Qualifications</h4>BCS Practitioner Certificates or Equivalent<h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul><h4>Technical skills</h4><p>We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Business Process modelling BPMN</li><li>Technical Architecture</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £72,113, Insolvency Service contributes £20,891 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>We want you to have a good work-life balance and want to support you in all that you do, so we offer a great benefits package including: </li><li>flexible working arrangements and flexi-time</li><li>full time new entrants to the Civil Service and those Civil Servants on modernised terms and conditions will be entitled to 25 days leave increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service </li><li>in addition to this you are entitled to 8 public/bank holidays plus an additional day of privilege leave</li><li>competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave</li><li>5 days paid leave for learning and development</li><li>5 days paid for volunteering</li><li>a Cycle to work scheme</li><li>staff have access to an employee assistance programme, Workplace Wellness, for confidential, independent support and advice during difficult times in either their professional or personal life</li></ul><p>Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package where the employer makes a significant contribution to the cost of your pension. Your contributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken. This means, if you pay tax, your take-home pay will not be reduced by the full amount of your contribution; and your pension will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire. For more information, visit <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CGary.Wilson%40insolvency.gov.uk%7C8fcd45c6caf54558cca208dcc1ff17f0%7C9a18d34af01e4c31ad16523150b47949%7C0%7C0%7C638598548576274493%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=NNv5CFVnpZywBlTz6D%2BMVco6Ow2LiWPjX%2BA%2Bu%2FRVXKM%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk</a></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.<p><strong>As part of the sift process, you will be asked to complete: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>CV </strong></li></ul><p>Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.</p><p>Your CV should provide a clear overview of your employment history, key responsibilities, relevant qualifications, and the skills and experience you’ve gained throughout your career including any notable achievements. </p><p><strong>Note</strong>: Your CV will be scored as part of the assessment process and will be assessed against the criteria outlined in the job advert. </p><p><strong>If successful at the sift stage, at interview, you will be assessed on the following: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Experience</strong></li><li><strong>Behaviours </strong>- assessed through<strong>: </strong><ul><li>Behaviour 1 - Leadership</li><li>Behaviour 2 - Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Behaviour 3 - Seeing the Big Picture</li></ul></li></ul><ul><li><strong>Technical Skills </strong></li></ul><p><strong>Expected timeline (subject to change) </strong></p><p><strong>Sift – week commencing </strong>26th January 2026</p><p><strong>Interview – week commencing</strong> 16th February 2026 </p><p><strong>Location</strong> - Birmingham</p><p>Your interview will be conducted face to face. You will be notified of this if you are selected for interview. Candidates are asked to note the above timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process. </p><p><strong>Visa Applicants</strong></p><p>To sponsor a candidate under the Skilled Worker visa, a sponsorship licence is required. The Insolvency Service does not currently hold this licence and therefore, cannot legally sponsor Skilled Worker visa applicants. </p><p><strong>Hybrid Working</strong></p><p>Insolvency Service operates a hybrid working policy subject to business need, giving people the flexibility to choose when and where they work and collaborate with others.</p><p>Individuals are expected to work from one of the office locations stated in the advert to connect with their colleagues, as required by their role and business team needs. There is flexibility to split the working week, spending a minimum of 60% in the workplace, which includes the office, site visits, court etc.</p><p><strong>Further Information</strong></p><p>A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.</p><p>Any move to Insolvency Service from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare; for further information <a href="https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/" target="_blank">visit the Childcare Choices website</a>. </p><p>If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.</p><p>In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.</p><p>However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing <a href="mailto:Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> stating the job reference number in the subject heading. </p><p>For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email <a href="mailto:Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk" target="_blank">Info@disclosurescotland.co.uk</a></p><p>New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.</p><p><strong>Reasonable Adjustment</strong></p><p>If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. </p><p>If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: </p><p>Contact Government Recruitment Service via <a href="mailto:InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a> as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. </p><p>Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. </p><p>If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.</p><p><strong>Feedback</strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Bryan Evans</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Bryan.Evans@insolvency.gov.uk" target="_blank">Bryan.Evans@insolvency.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">InsolvencyRecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel there have been procedural irregularities at any stage of the recruitment process or that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact <a href="mailto:hr.recruitment@insolvency.gov.uk" target="_blank">hr.recruitment@insolvency.gov.uk</a>. 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Head of Business Analysis

<h4>Job summary</h4><p>We’re looking for an exceptional <strong>Senior Scientist - Data Science for Simulation</strong> to help us make a difference to our planet. </p><p>As our Senior Scientist - Data Science for Simulation, the job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. </p><p>Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week and we will also try our best to consider those intending to work a job share. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we'll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone. </p><p><strong>World changing work </strong></p><p>From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are. </p><ul><li>We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact</li><li>We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better</li><li>We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making</li><li>We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater</li><li>We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers</li></ul><h4>Job description</h4><p><strong>Your world of expertise </strong></p><p>You will contribute to research and development in artificial intelligence and machine learning for weather and climate modelling, with an initial focus on advancing the FastNet Machine Learning Weather Prediction model. This work is part of the Artificial Intelligence for Numerical Weather Prediction (AI4NWP) project, a flagship Met Office initiative applying advanced machine learning to weather prediction challenges.You will operate within a multidisciplinary team of data scientists, engineers, and domain experts, collaborating closely with internal and external partners—including other National Meteorological Services, research institutions, and commercial organizations. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in machine learning and data science while developing innovative solutions for weather and climate applications.<br></p><p><strong>Your key duties:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the scientific development and implementation of machine learning solutions for Earth system applications, with a focus on weather forecasting.</li><li>Apply software engineering best practices to ensure scientific code is reproducible, scalable, and maintainable; design robust data workflows and optimize advanced machine learning methods for weather and climate data.</li><li>Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at conferences and seminars.</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external domain experts, sharing expertise within the broader scientific and research software engineering community.</li><li>Mentor junior scientists and help shape the strategic direction of the team.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4><p><strong>Essential Criteria, skills and experience: </strong></p><ol><li>We’re experts by nature – Experience in developing machine learning solutions in the atmospheric sciences or related domains.</li><li>We keep evolving - Ability to provide scientific leadership, to generate innovative solutions to complex challenges, to contribute to strategic planning, and to lead the delivery of complex research projects, including leading the work of others.</li><li>We’re Experts by Nature – Proficiency in software engineering and knowledge of quality assurance practices.</li><li>We’re better together - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to listen actively, discuss complex scientific and/or technical information clearly and effectively with a range of audiences. Experience of working in collaborative, cross-disciplinary research environments</li><li>We live and breathe it - Strong organisational skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver work on time and aligned with agreed project and organisational objectives.</li><li>We keep evolving – Commitment to ongoing personal professional development and to supporting others in developing theirs, leading to improved outputs and the career development of others.</li></ol><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £43,081, Met Office contributes £12,480 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/memberhub/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p><strong>Why join us </strong></p><p>Our work is life-changing, often life-saving and always life-enhancing. The Met Office is Great Place to Work UK certified. We are also featured on their ‘Best Workplaces in Tech’ 2023, 2024 and 2025 lists, as well as their ’54 Best Workplaces for Women’ 2023 list.</p><p>As our Senior Scientist - Data Science for Simulation, your total reward package will be up to £60,268 annually, which includes: </p><ul><li>£43,081 base pay</li><li>An outstanding Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years and option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave</li></ul><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4><p><strong>How to apply </strong></p><p>If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. </p><p>Closing date 27/01/2026 at 23:59 with interviews commencing from 02/02/2026. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. </p><p><strong>Using AI in your application</strong></p><p>We welcome applications that use AI tools for support in drafting or refining, as long as they accurately reflect your own skills and experience. All hiring decisions at the Met Office are made by people, not AI. For more details, visit <a href="https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/join-us/our-approach-recruitment" target="_blank">our approach to recruitment</a>.</p><p><strong>How we can help</strong></p><p>If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a>. </p><p>If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. </p><p>We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. </p><p>We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us. </p><p>If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact us at: <strong><a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></strong> If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: <strong><a href="mailto:info@csc.gov.uk" target="_blank">info@csc.gov.uk</a></strong></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">security check (opens in a new window)</a>.<br><br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Medical</h4>Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Resourcing Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:careers@metoffice.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@metoffice.gov.uk</a></li></ul>

Met Office

Senior Scientist - Data Science for Simulation

<h4>Job summary</h4><p></p><br><p>Supporting the Head of Performance Analysis and Senior Performance Analysts, you will be involved in HM Land Registry's (HMLR) leading digital transformation projects. You will be part of a highly skilled analytical team that provides data, analysis and insight to a wide range of stakeholders.</p><h4>Job description</h4><h4><strong>Role Overview</strong></h4><p>In this role, you will draw on your knowledge and experience of analytical techniques to identify, source and analyse the most appropriate data, providing clear, actionable insight that informs decision-making. You will present your findings both within the team and, importantly, to digital product teams and a range of stakeholders to support the effective development of digital services.</p><p>You will contribute to the creation of performance measurement frameworks for product development teams, supporting informed decisions throughout each product’s lifecycle. Working alongside Senior Performance Analysts, you will help shape and influence the “what does good look like” agenda and support the identification and application of meaningful KPIs.</p><p>Attendance at meetings and conferences across the HMLR estate and at other locations will be a feature of this role, including occasional overnight stays. You will need to be flexible with your working hours to meet business requirements.</p><p>HMLR expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. Success in this role is not defined by the hours worked so we can consider a range of working hours and patterns.</p><h4><strong>About the Team</strong></h4><p>You will gain in-depth knowledge of HM Land Registry’s processes and digital products, developing expertise in how the organisation operates. This understanding, combined with your analytical capability, will enable you to work collaboratively with colleagues across professions including data science, user research, account management and customer insight.</p><h4><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h4><ul><li><p>Identifying, sourcing and analysing appropriate data using robust analytical techniques.</p></li><li><p>Communicating findings clearly and confidently to digital product teams and key stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Supporting the development of performance measurement frameworks that guide product decisions across the lifecycle.</p></li><li><p>Working closely with Senior Performance Analysts to influence the development and application of meaningful KPIs.</p></li><li><p>Developing high-quality data visualisation skills using Power BI.</p></li><li><p>Enhancing your presentation skills alongside senior colleagues to deliver insight effectively to non-analytical and non-technical audiences.</p></li></ul><h4><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></h4><p>This role offers the opportunity to champion the use of data and analysis in driving digital transformation across HMLR. You will contribute to high-profile areas of work, providing high-quality analytical insight to senior leaders and helping to ensure our services deliver real value for users and the public.</p><p>For more information about this role, please see attached candidate pack. </p><h4>Person specification</h4><p>To be successful in this role, you will need to demonstrate the following throughout the recruitment process.</p><p><strong>Essential Technical Skills and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in a numerate subject (including, but not limited to maths, physics or engineering) or substantial, relevant work experience.</li><li>Experience of developing (often innovative) high quality data visualisation and analytical/modelling insights in support of operational decision-making in a delivery organisation, with an understanding of analytical/modelling techniques and data manipulation, data cleansing and quality assurance.</li></ul><p><strong>Essential Experience:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Undertaking analysis and providing insight</strong>: Has experience of applying a range of techniques to analyse data and provide insight.</li><li><strong>Communicating analysis and insight</strong>: Can turn complex data into compelling, clear and actionable stories. Has communicated negative and positive information to stakeholders of a range of seniority. Can use and is willing to learn Power BI.</li><li><strong>Performance measurement:</strong> Experience of determining which performance measurements are appropriate, with guidance from more experienced colleagues.</li><li><strong>Using appropriate data</strong>: Has experience of specifying and setting data collection systems and ensuring quality of others’ analysis.</li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><p>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:</p><ul><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £39,849, HM Land Registry contributes £11,544 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><p></p><p>#WeAreHMLR</p><p>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.</p><p>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. </p><ul><li><strong>We have integrity</strong> – we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.</li><li><strong>We drive innovation</strong> – we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.</li><li><strong>We are professional</strong> – we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.</li><li><strong>We give assurance</strong> – we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry/about/recruitment#what-hm-land-registry-can-offer-you</a></p><p></p><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.<p>Please attach an anonymous CV when prompted and be sure to cover the essential technical skill which has been provided:</p><ul><li>Degree in a numerate subject (including, but not limited to maths, physics or engineering) or substantial, relevant work experience.</li></ul><p>The personal statement section (in no more than 500 words) must be used to provide details of how you meet the essential technical criteria listed below: </p><ul><li>Provide examples of how you have used analytical and/or modelling techniques to support operational decision-making. </li></ul><p>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 23:55pm on the advertised date.</p><p>The sift will take place shortly after the closing date. If successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend a blended interview via Microsoft Teams. You will be asked to deliver a short presentation as part of the interview. Full details will be provided in to those successful at sift to support your preparation.</p><p>The blended interview will assess the behaviours and experience listed in the candidate pack. <br><br>Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview but they should be used as a prompt only.</p><p>HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confidence Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview. If any candidate requires the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration they are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.</p><p>You can <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/hm-land-registry-job-applicant-personal-information?_ga=2.124788874.1062660723.1726825734-1074528045.1700830133" target="_blank">find more information on how we use your personal data on our website.</a></p><br><br>Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4><p>This job is broadly open to the following groups:</p><ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.<br><br>We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/prison-leaver-recruitment/" target="_blank">Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window)</a>.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : Lee Greenhill</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:Lee.Greenhill@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">Lee.Greenhill@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance to the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, please email <a href="mailto:hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk" target="_blank">hrresourcingteam2@landregistry.gov.uk</a> 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: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/making-complaint/</a><br><br><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzUzODUmdmVyaWZ5PTA3NTIyMWUwNWUyMDlkZDdlNDIwZDk1ZDBlOTJjM2U0JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1ODU4OTIyLWJiZDI1ODVlMTM0NWI5ZGNhNDRmNmI2MTllZjAwOGUyYmQzNzI0MDc=" target="_blank">Candidate Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 1254kB)

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