Research and Strategic Insights Lead

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accountabilities

1.

Analyse programme, operational and external datasets to generate insight that supports policy development, consultation responses and commissioner engagement.

2.

Apply exploratory data analysis, statistical modelling and predictive techniques to understand trends, outcomes and impact across employment, health and public services

3.

Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences, including ministers, officials, commissioners, partners and the media.

4.

Support the synthesis of evaluation findings, research outputs and performance data into accessible insight for policy, communications and stakeholder use.

5.

Advise colleagues on how data can add value to engagement strategies, policy positioning and evidence-based influencing.

6.

Ensure all analysis adheres to data ethics, transparency and privacy standards, including GDPR and public-sector expectations

7.

Draft thought leadership content and articles as required.

Key Internal Stakeholders & Relationships



* Operational teams - BI, finance, performance etc


* Growth/Business Development team


* Marketing and Integrated Communications teams

Key External Stakeholders & Relationships



* Think tanks


* Research organisations


* Delivery partners/supply chain

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Professional experience as a Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Policy Analyst or in a similar analytical role in the public sector, research organisation/consultancy or government facing organisation.

• Strong understanding of applied statistics, data analysis and evidence-based decision making.

• Ability to work with large, complex and sometimes incomplete datasets from multiple sources, and work with operational and central teams to identify relevant data and insights.

• Ability to explain complex findings clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders.

• Strong written communication skills, with experience producing briefings, slides or reports for external audiences.

• Proficiency in analytical tools, with experience of data manipulation, modelling and visualisation.

Desirable:

• Experience within employment, health, skills, justice, defence or CX sectors

• Experience supporting consultation responses, policy submissions or external publications.

Maximus Competencies Individual competencies:

• Embraces Respect.

• Partners Effectively:

• Creates Innovative Solutions

• Focuses on the Customer:

• Demonstrates Compassion.

• Takes Responsibility & Acts with Integrity

• Strategic Business Acumen, Exceptional Communication, Data-Driven Decision Making,

• Growth-Orientated Mindsets, Solution focused, Detail-Oriented, Proactive and Agile

Execution: Results Drivel, Adaptive Leadership, Learning Agility, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel required

• Business Travel 10,000+ miles per yea...