Job Description

Details

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Reference number

434344

Salary

41,383
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other
R&O Grade 8 - Specialist

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

Directorate: Strategy, Policy and Analysis (SPA)

Type of role

Analytical


Operational Research

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

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

Location

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Brighton, South East England, BN1 6AF

About the job

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Job summary

About The Pensions Regulator

With a career at TPR, you'll be joining an organisation with real purpose and who are proud of their diverse range of skills and experience that positively impact on millions of people. Everyone at TPR plays an important role in helping to keep more than 2trn of savings safe.


Our Corporate Strategy outlines a bold and challenging vision of how pensions regulation should continue to evolve to keep pace with a change in the scale and nature of the pensions landscape. We believe diversity and inclusion are vital to good decision-making for positive saver outcomes. We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where everyone can thrive; understanding the link between the work we do and its positive impact on society.


Find out more about us.

Job description

The role and responsibilities

Do you have a passion for conducting research and analysis to influence policy and regulatory decisions? Are you able to synthesise evidence to tell robust and engaging stories to stakeholders? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Analyst at TPR.


You will be responsible for leading and delivering research projects that provide robust evidence and insights to support regulatory decision-making. This includes designing, managing and conducting both qualitative and quantitative research, across a range of pensions policy and regulatory areas.


We're looking for a skilled and independent research analyst who thrives on undertaking research and turning findings into actionable insights and clear, strategic recommendations. You should be fully proficient at managing research agencies and adding value at all stages when working with them, as well as running surveys and analysis independently. You'll also need to be proactive in applying innovative approaches to maximise the impact of our research and experienced at delivering high quality work at pace.


We are looking for collaborative research analysts, who are comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams and with stakeholders across TPR, taking a leading role on topic-based evidence gathering exercises You will have the opportunity to work with junior analysts within the team, providing leadership and guidance on both scoping projects and the analytical delivery.


As TPR's regulatory needs evolve, you will need to be able to flexibly pivot to focus on new work areas.

Person specification

The role criteria

Essential

Postgraduate education in a relevant subject (e.g. social research methods) or equivalent professional experience. Experience in using independent judgement to conduct hypothesis-led research, applying original thought and judgement to strategic questions and multi-faceted problems Lead and manage projects/work streams, coordinating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely deliveries, including working with multidisciplinary teams. Expert proficiency in research design, including at least one of the following: longitudinal panel, cross sectional, cohort studies and quasi experimental design Expert/practitioner level of research analysis including descriptive statistics, simple statistical testing (T-tests, chi squared), qualitative coding and visualisation of data Strong communication skills of complex research findings to explain relevance of insights and translate evidence into business needs

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the UK pensions industry. Expertise in managing high value research procurement processes Expert/practitioner experience of survey software, including complex routing.


Person Specification

Proactive and flexible. Problem solving and analytical skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Personable and a team player. Ability to prioritise and use initiative.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 41,383, Pensions Regulator contributes 11,988 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

The team

The Strategy, Policy, and Analysis directorate plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the pensions market by developing a regulatory framework that enables market innovation, and for strategic development and implementation right across TPR. As our creative engine, it brings together strategy, policy, economics, external risk, and analysis, and user insights generated from our colleagues in Compliance & Enforcement Group and Market Oversight, as well as external sources, to evolve our regulatory framework and best direct our resources towards mitigating risks and delivering good saver outcomes.

Reward and benefits

We offer 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a hybrid working model, 35 hour working week (full-time), flexible working patterns, and flexitime. We also provide competitive parental leave, as well as a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 28.97%. Our dedicated benefits portal (Edenred) offers retail, gym, tech and restaurant discounts, and a cycle to work scheme.


Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Our culture

TPR strives to be a high-performing organisation, and we prioritise our people's growth and well-being. We offer various learning, secondment and development opportunities, support flexible working, and foster a diverse and inclusive environment.


Equality, diversity and inclusion is very important to us and we strive to make sure everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed. Our modern Brighton offices are in Telecom House overlooking Preston Park, they are over two floors of a shared building facility and when designed in 2023 we followed the government's workplace design guide to ensure accessibility by design was achieved for our section.


We're proud to have a range of networks and opportunities to bring people together with supportive and safe spaces to connect with one another.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

Applications

To avoid disappointment, we would invite you to submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can continue to provide a positive candidate experience, with each application being reviewed and considered. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.


Current TPR employees who want to apply for this vacancy should first contact their line manager to discuss their application.


We welcome applications on a part time and job share basis.

Selection and interview

If you are shortlisted for interview, we'll be in contact with you shortly after the closing date. We aim to respond to every application however due to the large volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 21 days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.


As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to the recruitment, employment, retention, and development of people with disabilities, and to improving their employment opportunities. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the criteria outlined in the 'what you will bring' section will be offered an interview.



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

Open to UK nationals only.

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 .

Apply and further information

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Recruitment team Email : recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

* Email : recruitmentteam@tpr.gov.uk