Risk and Intelligence Analyst
Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
About the job
Job summary
Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives.
For more information about the work we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proud of the action we are taking to support EDI and Wellbeing and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the learners we support.
Due to our continued commitment and focus in relation to EDI, our inclusion and fair treatment score based on the Civil Service 2022 annual people survey ranks us 4th out of 104 participating departments.
Ofqual is a rewarding, dynamic place to work. We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.
We are in the top ten Civil Service departments for staff engagement which focuses on motivation and commitment to organisational goals and values. Based on the 2022 annual people survey Ofqual are ranked 9th out of 104 participating departments.
Job description
About the team
As a Risk and Intelligence Analyst you will be a member of the Risk and Markets team, part of the Strategy Directorate within Ofqual. We are a small, talented team that is passionate about delivering a high-quality business support service to our colleagues throughout the organisation.
Our dedicated team plays an important role in providing expert risk management advice and presenting data-driven insight that supports strategic and operational decision-making within Ofqual.
As an integral part of a diverse, inclusive and welcoming team, you will have the opportunity to own and develop the Analyst role as we continue to focus on delivering Ofqual’s Corporate Plan priorities and the achievement of our statutory objectives.
About the role
The Risk and Intelligence Analyst role is a crucial part of the Risk and Markets team at Ofqual, working alongside colleagues within the Economist function to provide high quality data, analysis and guidance that meet the needs of the organisation.
As a member of the Risk and Intelligence team your role will be rich and varied, with plenty of opportunities to develop new and innovative approached as we adapt to the complex, ever-changing regulatory environment in which Ofqual operates.
Our work includes maintaining and developing Ofqual’s qualifications market intelligence database, supporting the use of our corporate risk register, providing a wide range of policy advice and analytical products and supporting the annual business planning process.
This role requires the ability to analyse and interpret complex datasets and communicate risk management concepts to all levels of the organisation.
About you
You will have a good knowledge of risk management principles and techniques, which may have been gained through study or practical experience. You may be a generalist or a specialist. Whatever your background, you will be a keen advocate for the integration of risk management within an organisation’s governance and internal control framework.
You will have a collaborative approach to working with colleagues at all levels of the organisation, be able to work independently and be able to communicate risk management concepts in ways that can be understood by a wide range of stakeholders.
Your technical knowledge, insight, and ability to work constructively with people at all grades will make you a valued contributor to the decision-making process and a champion for good governance at Ofqual.
Person specification
Please refer to the job description for a full list of essential criteria to support your application.Benefits
Alongside your salary of £39,532, Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) contributes £10,673 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.Please note that we regret that we do not offer sponsorship opportunities at this time.
When you press the ‘Apply now’ button, you will be asked to complete personal details (not seen by the shortlisting panel), your career history and qualifications.
You will then be asked to provide a personal statement evidencing how you meet the essential criteria shown on the job description.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly, within your personal statement, how you meet these requirements as this will form a key part of your evidence when the panel is scoring your application, against the requirements of the role.
Ofqual has adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel. You’ll be asked to remove all personal details from your CV when you apply.
During the interview process, this vacancy may include a short presentation and/or assessment. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates upon invitation to interview.
Please submit your application by 6th May 2024 at 23:55pm.
Interview dates – 21st and 23rd May 2024 (subject to change).
We often have similar roles available at different grades. If a candidate is suitable for a similar role or at a lower grade than they applied for, we may extend an offer without the need to go through a further selection process, providing the role has comparable behaviours and essential criteria.
A reserve list may be held for up to 6 months, which the Civil Service may use to fill future suitably similar vacancies across government for candidates who are considered appointable following interview.
Ofqual works flexibly, with a hybrid office/home based working model. Employees will spend at least two to three days a week working from our office in Coventry. As Coventry will be your base location expenses for travel to the office will not be paid.
Please note that with effect from 2nd April 2024, our new address is 1 Friargate, Coventry CV1 2GN.
Final panel interviews will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be provided at invite to interview stage.
One of our resourcing colleagues will be on hand to answer any queries you may have throughout the process.
Please be aware that expenses incurred by candidates during the recruitment process will not be reimbursed.
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you require assistance or need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should tell us what changes or help you might need further in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. You should contact us at recruitment@ofqual.gov.uk to discuss your needs.
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
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). 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. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.