Job Summary

Join a team that’s making a difference through data.

Be part of a team that has an impact on people’s lives.

If you’re excited about using data analysis to drive positive outcomes and make a difference —a rewarding career as a Graduate Analyst in the heart of government could be the perfect fit for you!

About Us

The Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) are at the centre of actuarial expertise within government. We provide advice with strong analytical foundations to government across a range of significant policy initiatives. We enable government to better understand and quantify risk and uncertainty and in turn help shape better outcomes for the UK public.

We are an inclusive organisation that values the unique perspectives and strengths of a diverse team, supported through our staff networks and active Diversity and Inclusion strategy, we ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our analytical team, where your contributions will be valued, and your voice heard.

Job Description

Why Choose a Graduate Analyst role at GAD?

At GAD, the demand for analytical expertise is growing as the world becomes increasingly complex. To meet the challenges of the future, you are equipped to work across diverse areas, offering flexibility and opportunities to expand your skills. We are committed to supporting your development so you can thrive in a constantly evolving landscape.

Within our Graduate Analyst programme at GAD, you’ll receive comprehensive training and development to enhance your analytical skills in key areas such as data management, programming with data science tools, model building, presenting your findings and disseminating analysis and actuarial methodology.

We’re committed to helping you build expertise in R and Python, while also developing your project and delivery management skills. You’ll benefit from hands-on experience, formal training, and dedicated study and practice time, all designed to empower your growth and success.

GAD is an active member of the government’s Analysis Function, which seeks to bring the 14,000 analysts across government together, giving you the opportunity to connect with other analysts across government and benefit from cross-government training and development programs. You’ll gain valuable insights and build a supportive network, enhancing your skills and career growth.

There are also several opportunities for analysts to go on secondment with major government departments. We encourage all our analysts to undertake these secondments to help broaden their skills and see how analysis is used across the public sector.

Person specification

What does the role involve?

As a Graduate Analyst, you will play a crucial role at the Government Actuary’s Department (GAD) by collaborating with a diverse team of professionals to produce high quality data analysis on a range of business areas to provide evidence to support with decision making and the delivery of advice to our clients.

This will include performing techniques across the spectrum of the analytical lifecycle from collecting and preparing data, finding patterns and trends in various data, constructing appropriate models through to visualising insights and presenting findings. Our analysis is pivotal to the government across a number of areas such as:

the management of costs and risks across the public service workforce, including the design and operation of public service pension schemes.
understanding insurance risks and costs affecting government, including clinical negligence in the NHS.
bespoke advice on financial and demographic risks facing government, including social security benefits.
Use MS Office and modern platforms such as R and Python as part of your analytical toolkit to carry out analysis and prepare evidence for customers.

We're dedicated to making a positive impact through innovative solutions and our typical areas of our work include the effective management of social security, pensions and risk-pooling arrangements, as well as bespoke advice including disaster risk protection.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Working Together
Delivering at Pace
Changing and Improving

Technical Skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Achieved or on target to achieve a 2:2 or above in a degree with a high mathematical content.

Alongside your salary of £31,862, Government Actuary's Department contributes £9,230 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

What will I gain from a Graduate Analyst role with GAD?

The opportunity to work on unique projects, clients and challenges which make a difference for the UK public.
The ability to have great work-life balance, with flexitime working and support to allow you to work in a hybrid manner at home and our London office.
Access to a wide range of training opportunities to develop your career.
A great benefit package, including access to a generous defined benefit pension scheme.
25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service. In addition, we offer 9 days public and privilege days leave per year (pro rata for part time staff)
Access to employee assistance programme and occupational health.
Family-friendly policies such as help with caring responsibilities, special leave, generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

Entry Requirements

Achieved or on target to achieve a 2:2 or above in a degree with a high mathematical content.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Technical skills.

Application deadline: 1200 hrs on 31 December 2024

Assessment Centre

Dates: w/c 3 February 2025

Location: Canary Wharf - London

Process

Please apply via the recruitment portal below. The selection process will consist of an online application form, online assessment, video interview and in person assessment centre in London to be held week commencing Monday 3rd February 2025.

Please DO NOT email your CV as shortlisting will be carried out based on information provided in your application form only.

Shortlisting criteria is based on the Person Specification as set out in the Assessment Criteria section of the Job Description. Please ensure you provide examples of how you meet the Assessment Criteria; a strong application will also demonstrate that you meet the required criteria that are identified as key for this role. Applications will be shortlisted in line with the essential criteria for the role. Behaviours will be assessed at interview stage. Candidates who are successful at shortlist will be contacted as soon as possible and advised of the interview process and assessment (exact times and dates will also be confirmed).

A reserve list will be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality Requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team
Email : gad@earlytalent.careers
Telephone : 02030073597

Recruitment team

Email : gad@earlytalent.careers

Further information

The Government Actuary’s Department’s recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/ If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner’s Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting recruitment@gad.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioners.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department

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