Research and Statistical Analyst in Gravesend

The Housing and Land directorate is responsible for the Mayor’s plans to deliver new and improved homes and strong communities. Working closely with boroughs and partners, we manage the Mayor’s housing investment programmes and land and property assets to support the building of affordable homes, job creation and regeneration.

This role is in the Housing Policy team, which is responsible for developing the Mayor’s housing policies, including his London Housing Strategy. In this post you will be working alongside the existing Housing Research and Analysis Manager and a Senior Housing Analyst to ensure that these policies are informed by a robust and sophisticated evidence base. You will also work closely with colleagues across the wider Housing and Land directorate, and with analysts in other teams such as City Intelligence.

In this role your work will include:

• Contributing to publications like the annual 'Housing in London' report and Housing Research Notes
• Leading on the quarterly London Housing Market Report publication
• Responding to questions from the public and the London Assembly
• Using techniques including coding to analyse official statistics and other data sources
• Working positively with colleagues in the Greater London Authority and contacts in government and other external bodies

What a typical day will look like:

• Creating a data visualisation on trends in London’s housing market for a report to be published on the London Datastore
• Summarising a newly released set of official statistics in an email to the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development
• Providing data to team members to inform the development of a new housing policy

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

• Awareness of housing policy issues in London and experience analysing relevant data, including official statistics
• Experience of using different types of evidence and research methods to tackle relevant policy questions
• Ability to employ analytical methods and workflows using programming languages such as R and Python
• Ability to clearly communicate analytical results to a range of audiences using appropriate methods
• Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with people from a diverse range of backgrounds

This role is largely based at Palestra (Blackfriars Road, SE1 8NJ), with some days at City Hall, Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE).

If you would like to apply for the role you will need to submit the following:

• Up to date CV
• Personal statement with a maximum of 1500 words. Please ensure you address how you demonstrate the essential criteria outlined in the Skills, knowledge and experience section above, with separate sections addressing each of the five criteria.
• Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement have a maximum file size of 1.5MB each and upload your Personal Statement to the ‘CV and Cover Letters’ section of the form, ensuring you address the technical requirements and competencies in your Personal Statement. Word or PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
• Please ensure your CV and Personal Statement are saved with the job reference number as part of the naming convention (E.g., “CV – applicant name - 012345)

As part of GLA’s continuing commitment to be an inclusive and equal opportunity employer we will be removing personal identifiable information from CVs and Personal Statements that could cause discrimination. We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If you wish to talk to someone about the role, please contact the hiring manager James Gleeson.

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to an interview and test in the week commencing 7 December. The exact date will be confirmed in advance.

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share.

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.

GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening.