Senior Analyst
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National Audit Office
Listed on
16th March 2023
Location
London
Salary/Rate
£39400 - £57582
Salary Notes
Competitive
Type
Contract
Start Date
ASAP
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12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)Location: London or Newcastle offices (hybrid working)
Salary: Senior Analyst: £45,390 - £57, 582 (London), £39,400 - £51,582 (Newcastle)
Full time/Part time: We strongly encourage individuals wishing to work with us on a part-time basis to apply and take advantage of our flexible working arrangements
The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we have responsibility for auditing the accounts of various public sector bodies, examining the propriety of government spending, assessing risks to financial control and accountability, and reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects and activities. We report directly to Parliament, through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons which uses our reports as the basis of its own investigations. We employ some 800 staff, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees or technicians.
The NAO welcomes applications from everyone. We value diversity in all its forms and the difference it makes to our organisation. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture all our people have the opportunity to develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this with you at application stage.
Nationality Requirements:
UK nationals
Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme
(EUSS)
Please note, we are not able to sponsor work visas. Please contact us should you have any questions on your nationality eligibility.
Responsibilities
As a core member of the People and Operational Management Insights Team, you will strengthen our expertise, leverage our knowledge, and curate insights to deliver on our strategic priorities as an organisation. You will influence and impact the quality of people practices across government to support informed decision making, delivery of high-quality public services, and improved value for money.
Develop and deploy knowledge
Supporting effective knowledge management and the development of specific people knowledge products, and sharing both within the team and across the wider office
Providing advice and guidance to value for money and financial audit teams, as required
Horizon scanning to keep informed of emerging people issues and cross-cutting themes relevant to the Insight team's work, or which may impact on how we deliver work
Undertaking direct work on studies or audit support
Develop skills and expertise in people/HR
External influencing & engagement
Engaging with external clients and stakeholders to secure greater impact for our work
Coordinating our approach to stakeholder management to maximise its effectiveness
Developing capability
Developing an understanding of how we can further increase our capability to ensure Insights teams are providing the required support and expertise
Supporting and developing colleagues to build their knowledge
The people we are looking for:
A strong academic background and experience in leading audit projects and producing high quality, accessible written outputs.
Skills required:
Abilities
It will be essential that you can demonstrate the ability to:
Balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging portfolio of work including supporting the work and development of others.
Use your technical knowledge and expertise to deliver high quality work across our VFM reports and wider work.
Analyse complex ideas or proposals using a wide evidence base to develop meaningful recommendations.
Scrutinise a wide range of government and third-party information sources and consider reliability and usefulness.
Communicate audit findings in well-structured written outputs which add value for the client and can engage a wide audience.
Think creatively and innovatively in how you work.
Engage effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels, including specialist NAO teams and the people we audit to create impact through your work.
Influence and add value by building your understanding of the challenges faced by the people we audit.
Make sound judgements and reach clear conclusions that are clearly evidence based.
Attributes
In addition, we are looking for the candidates with the following attributes:
Show a strong commitment to your own self development, to delivering the NAO's strategic objectives, and keeping yourself up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to your work and specialism.
Compliance with corporate responsibilities and interest in supporting others to do so.
Working in accordance with the NAO's values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy.
Intellectual curiosity, especially about using data and evidence to answer questions.
Flexibility to make a significant contribution across a range of topics and outputs.
Ability to lead a team and work co-operatively and collaboratively to deliver outputs.
Drive and determination to overcome obstacles, resistance or challenges in order to achieve goals.
Passion for improving government and the ability to defend and promote your point of view in the face of challenge.
Educational requirements
For SANs this means either:
A minimum of a 2:1 degree in a discipline with a substantial quantitative analytical component (e.g., mathematics, statistics, economics, management science/operations research, finance or data analytics, social research methods) and relevant experience; or
A Masters degree with a substantial quantitative or research component and relevant experience.
Closing date: 2nd April 2023.
