Job: Statistician / Quantitative Analyst
Central London
£24k-£33k + benefits
The National Audit Office (NAO) independently audits the accounts of government departments and agencies as well as a wide range of other public bodies, and produces Value for Money (VFM) reports on the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which government bodies have used public money. We save the taxpayer millions of pounds every year. A vacancy for a Statistician / Quantitative Analyst has arisen in our VFM Development Team which provides advice and training to staff carrying out VFM studies.
This post offers a unique opportunity for a qualified statistical and/or operational research specialist to contribute to the our work across a wide range of government activity. You will carry out data analysis, provide advice on the use of surveys and analytical methods, assist in developing and organising training courses in statistics and quantitative techniques and contribute to on-going methodological and developmental work. You will have a first degree in statistics or mathematics (and/or a higher degree in a discipline with substantial statistical content) and experience in applying statistical and/or operational research techniques to the analysis of data in the social sciences. Experience of designing and analysing surveys, and in the use of statistical software packages would also be advantageous.
In return we offer a competitive salary (negotiable according to qualifications and experience), a performance bonus scheme, final salary pension and generous leave allowance. The position is initially offered on a two year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or permanence thereafter.
Further details can be found on our website at www.nao.gov.uk. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Caroline Jackson (020 7798 7171 email: [log in to unmask]). Applications by CV and covering letter should be sent to Guy Lamming, Recruitment Manager, Room B145, National Audit Office, 157-197 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9SP (email: [log in to unmask]) by 20 February.
Caroline Jackson
Senior Statistician
National Audit Office
157 - 197 Buckingham Palace Road
Victoria SW1W 9SP
Tel: 0207 798 7171
Fax: 0207 798 7749
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