Would you like to join an ambitious and forward looking unit of analysts, researchers, data scientists and other experts, working for one of the world’s most diverse cities?

 

Our Intelligence Unit is expanding our social evidence base to address the Mayor of London’s priorities on social integration and social mobility. We have two opportunities for people who want to apply their analytical knowledge and skills to improve the lives of Londoners.

The successful candidate will develop and conduct a range of innovative data analysis and other projects to improve our understanding of social integration and social mobility, in line with the Mayor’s strategies being developed in these areas. You will ensure that these projects and insight from other research on issues like diversity and inclusion, economic fairness, and active citizenship contribute to making the GLA the leading city for its social evidence supporting policy.

You will need experience of delivering social research and analysis projects to provide insight to support policy making and strategy development, the ability to design and commission research where needed, excellent data analysis skills, and the ability to write reports for publication.

This is a 2 year fixed term contract or secondment opportunity

Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification.

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.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as these roles is open to job share. 

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, childcare voucher scheme 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 GLA3460

Application closing date:  Sunday 27 August 2017 at 23.59 GMT 
Interviews will take place at: City Hall Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 September 2017 (PM Only)