About the job

Job summary

Informal Chat: Post holder Weichao Wang Head of Data and Monitoring is offering the opportunity for an informal chat ahead of the application closing date. Email Weichao.Wang@traderemedies.gov.uk  for further information.

As a Statistical Advisor, you will ensure the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) is able to utilise trade related data.  You and your team will acquire and utilise trade data to deliver key monitoring insights that can help shape future TRA related activities. This means getting the right data to the right teams at the right time. 

You will have the opportunity to use your experience, knowledge, and leadership skills to help the TRA draw out key insights from our large datasets by statistical and data science techniques. 

You will have opportunities to undertake discrete pieces of work that draw on your skills as a statistical advisor at the TRA, such as shaping our future data strategy. You will also have the opportunity to work together with Digital colleagues to help evolve how the TRA works with data, engaging with our Data Work Programme and Digital Vision. 

You will be leader to your team and the organisation by utilising and sharing your experience as a statistician to improve how the TRA works with and disseminates its evidence and data. 

You may also undertake a variety of projects run by the analysis team, including broader trade remedies related work. This may include being temporarily embedded in one multi-disciplinary case team to develop insight in how data affects our core organisation function. Case teams deal with one specific trade remedies investigation and are composed of staff from investigations, verification, policy, legal and analysis; reporting to a Lead Investigator. 

You will be based within the Data & Monitoring unit within the broader analyst unit, reporting to the G6 Head of Unit and play a key role in shaping the unit and how it can support the TRA. 

The analysis function at the TRA consists of three units: one Data & Monitoring unit made up of statisticians and researchers, together with two economics units. These three units report to the Chief Economist who is responsible for the analytical function. 

Job description

To succeed in this role you will: 

• Collaborate with HMRC to manage TRA’s access to import microdata, including working on and maintaining the data pipeline and data sharing agreements.
• Ensure TRA investigation case teams can access necessary trade related data.
• Apply different analytical and data science techniques to trade data to monitor the effectiveness of TRA trade measures.
• Lead and support the team in developing ways to automate data and statistical reporting processes. 
• Ensure analysis is appropriate, clearly communicated, in both writing and verbally, to stakeholders of different backgrounds and follows best practice in quality assurance.
• Build trusted relationships with colleagues within case teams and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with them to develop TRA standards, capability and evidence base.
• Provide TRA teams with professional support through upskilling teams in best practice in data, visualisation, and dissemination.
• Manage and lead your team in delivering your team’s and broader organisation’s objectives.

Person specification

You are looking to make a real difference to the people and economy of the UK, our work is as unique as it is far reaching; there are not many jobs where your input can make a real difference to the lives of all those living in the UK. If you relish the thought of such a challenge and utilising your professional skills in a new area of work for the UK, then we are looking for you. ​ 

We would like to see you: 

• Working independently, using your professional expertise and skills to deliver team-level and organisational level statistical and data outcomes
• Use your well-developed analytical skills to provide leadership and advice to colleagues across the TRA, OGDs, and with external parties
• Effectively communicate research, evaluation and analysis to colleagues of all backgrounds
• Be able to provide leadership and governance for large projects
• Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary teams and across different organisations to deliver evidence-based decision making 
• Can prioritise resources effectively, managing concurrent projects and deadlines 
• Deliver analytical or data science projects using big datasets

Essential skills: 

Technical Qualification : Degree in a subject containing at least 25% taught statistical content, or a higher degree in a subject containing formal statistical training, or have worked in a statistical or data science field for a minimum of two years with accompanying continuous professional development of expected skills outlined in the Government Statistician Group competency framework. 

Experience in working with and managing large complex datasets.

Experience in leading, conducting, and delivering statistical or data projects.  

Experience in working with both senior and junior colleagues across teams and organisations, effectively delivering collaborative outcomes. 

A track record in effectively planning and managing multiple work programmes, utilising your team to deliver effectively, and seeking resources to ensure delivery.  

Desirable Skills: 

Willing to learn and develop knowledge and skills about trade remedy investigations, applying WTO guidance and UK trade remedy policy and legislation to casework.

Knowledge or experience in coding languages (e.g. Python, R) and database languages (e.g. SQL).

Knowledge or experience in Statistical Code of Practice. 

Knowledge or experience in applying data disclosure control methods. 

Experience with HMRC trade data. 

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £55,392, Trade Remedies Authority contributes £14,955 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, Experience and Technical skills.

Application

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV, Personal Statement and a Behaviour Statement. We will assess CV (2 page), personal statement (no more than 500 words) demonstrating how your experience, skills and attributes meet the requirements for the role and a behaviour statement on Leadership (250 words).

Shortlist

The panel will consider your:

• CV (2 page) 
• Personal Statement (500 words) 
• Lead Behaviour: Leadership (250 words)  

Note: If we have received a large number of applications, we will be sifting based on the Lead Behaviour-Leadership.

Interview

The interview assessment will consist of a presentation, followed by GSS Technical Competencies assessing:

• Data Analysis 
• Acquiring Data & Understanding User Needs 

The behaviours that you will be assessed against at the interview are Leadership, Working Together, Making Effective Decisions. 

Expected Timeline:

Closing date: 27 March 2024.

Shortlist: Week commencing the 3 April 2024.

Interviews: 16 April 2024 - 22 April 2024.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

Further Information

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

Any move to the Trade Remedies Authority from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Reasonable Adjustment

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 need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Contact Government Recruitment Service via trarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

Complete the ‘Assistance required’ section in the ‘Additional requirements’ page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

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

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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.