Senior Research and Statistical Analyst – Demography

The GLA’s Demography team undertakes analysis of the composition and dynamics of London’s population, providing insight and evidence to the city’s planners and policy makers. 

 

We are looking for candidates with strong technical backgrounds, comfortable in a client-facing role, and experienced in communicating complex analysis to a wide range of audiences through presentations, briefings and publications. 

 

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team within the GLA’s City Intelligence Unit, working alongside specialists in modelling, policy analysis, economics and GIS, to provide decision makers with expert advice and intelligence.  

 

They will also be responsible for telling the story of London’s population – developing a set of analytical resources on the London Datastore available to policy makers and citizens alike. 

 
Please read the JOB DESCRIPTION and PERSON SPECIFICATION  
 

 

In the supporting statement section of the application form, please specifically address the following technical requirements only

 

· Strong analytical skills, evidenced by a degree with appropriate technical content or relevant professional experience. 

 

· Awareness of demographic and social factors relating to London’s population and evidence of commitment to keep abreast of new developments.

 

· Experience in the interpretation, analysis, and manipulation of complex data sets, using a variety of statistical methods and software tools. 

 

· Experience writing up analysis for publication and preparing presentations containing both methodological and narrative commentary for a wide range of audiences.


London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.  

 

This role is part-time 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE). There is flexibility with regards to the working days. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

 

In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. 

 

If you have a question about the role or the recruitment process then please contact a member of the recruitment team via email on glajobs@london.gov.uk quoting reference HOPS0304

 

Application closing date:  Sunday 4 August 2019 at 23.59 GMT
 
Interviews will take place at:
City Hall on Wednesday 21 August 2019

 

Please note we do not accept CV’s for this role. All applications for this vacancy must be submitted via our online recruitment system. To apply and to view a copy of the Job Description and Person specification, please click the "Apply Now" button below. 

Senior Research and Statistical Analyst – Demography