Job Description

Details

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Reference number

433239

Salary

33,456 - 38,504
External applicants will start on the pay band minimum for the role appointed to, unless they can prove they have exceptional skills in line with the requirements of the role. Internal applicants applying on promotion will usually be appointed to the salary minimum or within 5% of existing salary. Standard pay rules apply for existing civil servants.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

GAD - Analytical Solutions Team

Type of role

Analytical


Risk Management

Statistics

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

6

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf, London E14 4PU

About the job

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Job summary

Join a team that's making a difference through data-driven solutions.

Be part of a team that has an impact on people's lives.

If you're excited about using data analysis to deliver effective solutions and make a difference -- a rewarding career as an Analyst in the heart of government could be the perfect fit for you!

About us

The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) are at the centre of actuarial expertise within government. We provide advice with strong analytical foundations to government across a range of significant policy initiatives. We enable government to better understand and quantify risk and uncertainty and in turn help shape better outcomes for the UK public. Our analysis is pivotal to the government across a number of areas such as:

the management of costs and risks across the public service workforce, including the design and operation of public service pension schemes. understanding insurance risks and costs affecting government, including clinical negligence in the NHS. bespoke advice on financial and demographic risks facing government, including social security benefits.

We are an inclusive organisation that values the unique perspectives and strengths of a diverse team, supported through our staff networks and active Diversity and Inclusion strategy, we ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We are seeking motivated individuals to join our analytical team, where your contributions will be valued, and your voice heard.

Job description

Why choose an Analyst role at GAD?

At GAD, the demand for analytical expertise is growing as the world becomes increasingly complex. To meet the challenges of the future, you are equipped to work across diverse areas, offering flexibility and opportunities to expand your skills. We are committed to supporting your development so you can thrive in a constantly evolving landscape.


Within our Analyst programme at GAD, you'll receive comprehensive training and development to enhance your analytical skills in key areas such as data management, programming with data science tools, model building, presenting your findings and disseminating analysis.


We're committed to helping you develop a modern analytics toolkit, including hands-on experience with programming languages like R and Python, working with cloud infrastructure, and making the most of AI-powered tools all while maintaining good technical standards. Alongside this, you'll receive support in building essential professional skills, such as project and delivery management, and learning effective ways of working in an office environment, for example, managing your emails and collaborating with colleagues. You'll benefit from hands-on experience, formal training, and dedicated study and practice time, all designed to empower your growth and success.


GAD is an active member of the government's Analysis Function, which seeks to bring the 14,000 analysts across government together, giving you the opportunity to connect with other analysts across government and benefit from cross-government training and development programs. You'll gain valuable insights and build a supportive network, enhancing your skills and career growth.


There are also several opportunities for analysts to go on secondment with major government departments. We encourage all our analysts to consider these secondments to help broaden their skills and see how analysis is used across the public sector.

Person specification

What does the role involve?

As an Analyst at the Government Actuary's Department (GAD), you'll join a multidisciplinary team delivering practical solutions across a range of business areas. You'll use the right tools and methods to produce high-quality work efficiently, giving solid evidence to support decision-making and expert advice for our clients. Your role will cover the full analytical lifecycle, from gathering and preparing data, spotting patterns and trends, building models, to visualising insights and presenting findings.


With the team's wide scope, analysts play a key part in several specialist areas. Each area has its own focus, but all rely on a shared analytical toolkit, making your skills valuable across the department.

Reproducible Analytical Pipeline Analyst

Data Insights Analyst

Enhancing efficiency and reliability in analytical production processes

Use R programming and version control to clean, analyse, and visualise data. Build smart data flows for tools like Power BI. Work with large datasets to uncover insights. Improve and maintain code to make analysis faster and more reliable. Automate tasks to cut out manual work and boost reproducibility. Find creative ways to share results beyond traditional presentations.

Turning data into decisions, insights into impact

Use R programming and statistical methods to spot trends and give evidence-based recommendations for financial modelling. Dive into policy data to support key projects and initiatives. Create clear visuals and use smart techniques to make findings easy to understand. Keep up with the latest modelling methods to deliver strong, reliable analysis. Read, write, and talk about data clearly, understand sources, pick the right methods, and show how data adds value.

Models Solutions and Assurance Analyst

Policy Solutions Analyst

Delivering excellence in model and system development

Build models and systems, across a range of analytical tools (Excel, R, Python and more), that work well and are easy to use. Scope out new tools with users to understand what they need. Check analytical models to make sure they meet high standards. Team up with others to deliver joined-up quality assurance. Use your critical thinking to check models; make sure they meet requirements and actually work.

Enhancing policy impact through proactive analytical support

Solve clients' modelling challenges (with Excel, R, Python and more). Review social security systems in the UK and abroad, helping set coverage and contribution levels. Support pensions policy work, including modelling for government and regulators. Help with investment modelling, especially for pension schemes, and build up skills in using scenario generations. Work on climate and disaster risk models, including disclosures and disaster response projects.


When you join, you'll receive targeted training to help you build the core skills needed for your analyst role, tailored to the team you're placed in. This ensures you quickly get up to speed with the specific tools, methods, and business areas relevant to your team. After receiving your offer, you'll have the opportunity to indicate your preferred area of focus, so your development can align with your interests and strengths as you settle into your role.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:


Working Together Delivering at Pace Changing and Improving

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:


Achieved or on target to achieve a 2:2 or above in a degree with a high mathematical content.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 33,456, Government Actuary's Department contributes 9,692 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
As well as competitive salaries, we offer a substantial package of benefits:



Exceptional learning and development opportunities that you can explore alongside your day-to-day work. 25 days annual leave per year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years' service. In addition, we offer 9 days public and privilege days leave per year (pro rata for part time staff) A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% 5 days of paid volunteering leave Up to 9 months maternity leave on full pay + generous paternity and adoption leave Staff reward and recognition bonuses that operate throughout the year. Occupational sick pay Family-friendly policies such as help with caring responsibilities, special leave, generous paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. Access to employee assistance programme which offers staff 24/7 confidential support and resources such as counselling, debt guidance and management advice. The opportunity to join a trade union. A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity. Salary advances for travel costs, including annual season tickets and cycle-to-work schemes. Access to the Edenred employee benefits system which offers discounts to popular retailers and access to various useful resources such as financial and savings advice. Complimentary BUPA health check.

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Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Technical skills.
Application deadline: 2355 hrs on 23 November 2025

Assessment Centre

Dates: w/c 26 January 2026

Location: Canary Wharf - London

Process

Please apply via the recruitment portal below. The selection process will consist of an online application form, online assessment, video interview and in person assessment centre in London to be held week commencing Monday 26 January 2026.



Please DO NOT email your CV as shortlisting will be carried out based on information provided in your application form only.


Shortlisting criteria is based on the Person Specification as set out in the Assessment Criteria section of the . Please ensure you provide examples of how you meet the Assessment Criteria; a strong application will also demonstrate that you meet the required criteria that are identified as key for this role. Applications will be shortlisted in line with the essential criteria for the role. The desirable criteria will not be assessed throughout the recruitment process, but will be used in the event of tied scores between candidates. Behaviours will be assessed at sift and interview stage. Candidates who are successful at shortlist will be contacted as soon as possible and advised of the interview process and assessment (exact times and dates will also be confirmed).



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


Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.



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) 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
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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 .
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.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment Team Email : gad@earlytalent.careers Telephone : 02030073597
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Recruitment team

Email : gad@earlytalent.careers

Further information

The Government Actuary's Department's recruitment processes are underpinned by the recruitment principles of the Civil Service Commissioner, which outline that selection for appointment be made on merit on the basis of fair and open competition http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/ If you feel at any time your application has not been treated in accordance with the values in the Civil Service Code and/or if you feel the recruitment has been conducted in such a way that conflicts with the Civil Service Commissioner's Recruitment Principles, you may make a complaint, by contacting recruitment@gad.gov.uk in the first instance. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive you can contact the Civil Service Commissioners.


https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/government-actuarys-department