Job Vacancy Social Science Senior Analyst – MPS Strategic Insight Unit

The starting salary is £45,073, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.

The salary is broken down as £42,232 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £50,385. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

At the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) we're becoming a learning organisation - and we want you to lead the way. As a Social Science Senior Analyst, you'll carry out research to find out what works for the MPS through impactful research projects and use your findings to drive change.

You'll be joining the Strategic Insight Unit, which develops and delivers research and evaluation across the MPS through a team of social, behavioural and data scientists. The unit provides strategic insight into everything from disproportionality to policing demand and culture, and crime/community specific research. Crucially, the unit also leads Organisational Learning - and that's where you come in.

An exceptional Analyst, your task will be to manage qualitative and quantitative research and evaluation. As you work, you'll ensure that research is effective, that your findings are developed, and that evidence is evaluated and implemented to bring improvements to policing.

At this level, you'll need proven expertise in social research techniques and methodologies. You could have gained this expertise in the workplace or a professional or recognised academic environment. Ideally, you'll be a postgraduate with a relevant degree although this is not essential. More important are an in-depth understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods and approaches, and evidence of implementation.

We'll also be looking for experience of designing and implementing research/evaluation projects, plus project management skills. You'll pair your abilities with professional maturity and integrity, and a gift for clear communication.

This is a unique chance to drive research and evaluation projects that define operational policing. In return, we can offer a rewarding role, a competitive salary, a Civil Service pension, and excellent career development.

Benefits Package

Benefits include generous annual leave, civil service pension, interest free season ticket loans, membership of Met sports and social clubs, flexible working conditions and many more.

Application process

Your application process will consist of a sift review which will commence from W/C the 4th of November. 

Following on from a successful sift review you will be invited to interview with planned dates from W/C the 18th of November. 

How to apply

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 11 November 2024.

The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups, and women.

As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.