At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver analytical tools for £2 billion research funding allocation.
- Company: Join Research England, a key player in the UK's research community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on higher education funding while innovating in a fast-paced team.
- Qualifications: Experience in statistical analysis, coding, and quality assurance processes.
The predicted salary is between 46743 - 46743 £ per year.
Research England
Salary: £46,743 per annum
Contract Type: Fixed Term until 31 December 2030
Hours: Full Time (Part Time min. 0.8 FTE)
Location: Westward House, Lime Kiln Close, Stoke Gifford, Bristol, BS34 8SR
Closing Date: 16th August 2026
Are you looking for a new challenge? An opportunity to work on a major, high-profile project in a close-knit team and a fast-paced environment? Do you want to use your knowledge and skills in an agile way across a broad range of focus areas, learning new things and innovating along the way? Do you want to work with some of the most highly respected people across the UK’s research community? Then this may be the opportunity for you!
About the Role
As a Senior Statistical Analyst at Research England working across the Research and Analysis Directorates, you will be in a key position to design and deliver analytical tools and processes that directly support the allocation of £2 billion of strategic institutional research funding (SIRF) to higher education providers in England. Working primarily with key analysts and the Research Data & Evidence team, you will be responsible for managing work areas from the design and development of funding algorithms and quality assurance processes to delivery of new funding mechanisms and be committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
A sound understanding of an analytical product development cycle is crucial for this role, including significant experience of coding, analysing data (including applied quantitative methods), and presenting findings. Equally important is experience of quality assurance processes, and an awareness of how these minimise errors in analytical outputs. You will be well-organised and self-motivated, ideally with a background in statistical or financial modelling. Capable of working to your own initiative, you will contribute substantially to the development and delivery of projects and be a confident communicator with people at all levels.
Responsibilities
- To support the algorithm-driven allocation of research funds to higher education providers by developing a sound knowledge of the Higher Education sector data used by the analyst team to underpin SIRF funding allocations.
- Developing a sound knowledge of the algorithm-driven (also referred to as formula-based) research funding methods used by Research England and collaborating with colleagues to develop, maintain and implement funding models.
- Proactively engaging early and often within and across teams to share analytical results, and to discuss findings, taking data limitations into account.
Senior Statistical Analyst in London employer: Research England
Research England is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Bristol. With a strong commitment to employee development and a hybrid working model, we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that our team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of meaningful initiatives that shape the future of research excellence in the UK.
