Research Statistician

DataScientistJobs; Bedford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Money and Pensions Service in Bedford is seeking a Research Statistician to analyse survey and external data, applying advanced statistical techniques to inform policy and strategy. The role reports to the Senior Statistician and collaborates with multiple teams across the organisation.

You will handle longitudinal datasets, communicate findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders, and contribute to cross-functional projects while supporting ad hoc research requests.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quantitative research methods and experience in interpreting and analysing survey data.
• Proficiency in statistical and data-modelling tools and techniques, such as survey sampling, weighting, imputation, regression analysis.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical analysis and findings to a non-technical audience effectively.
• Experience with longitudinal datasets and administrative datasets.
• Familiarity with data sources including financial wellbeing contexts.
• Experience with data visualization techniques (maps, choropleths).
• Experience with SPSS, Stata, R, Python, and MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and interpreting data from internal and external surveys and datasets.
• Applying expert statistical and modelling techniques to support policy decisions.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Working cross-functionally with teams and analysts across the organisation.
• Providing support for ad hoc research and data-related requests.

Skills

Quantitative research

Survey data analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication of results

Longitudinal data

Data visualization

Financial wellbeing knowledge

Education

Mathematics or Statistics degree

Tools

SPSS

Stata

R

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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Research Statistician

Organisation Money and Pensions Service

Organisation Money and Pensions Service Locations

Bedford, UK

Application Deadline 6 days remaining

• Analysing and interpreting data from both internal surveys (e.g., MoneyView, Children and Young People Financial Wellbeing survey) and external datasets (e.g., Financial Lives, Wealth & Assets Survey, Understanding Society).
• Applying expert knowledge in statistical and data-modelling techniques to support strategic decisions and policy making.
• Collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams and analysts across the organisation.
• Providing support for ad-hoc research and data-related requests.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Research Statistician will report directly to Senior Statistician and will be responsible for:

• Analysing and interpreting data from both internal surveys (e.g., MoneyView, Children and Young People Financial Wellbeing survey) and external datasets (e.g., Financial Lives, Wealth & Assets Survey, Understanding Society).
• Applying expert knowledge in statistical and data-modelling techniques to support strategic decisions and policy making.
• Collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams and analysts across the organisation.
• Providing support for ad-hoc research and data-related requests.

Person specification

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong knowledge of quantitative research methods and experience in interpreting and analysing survey data.
• Proficiency in statistical and data-modelling tools and techniques, such as survey sampling, weighting, imputation, regression analysis, and more.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical analysis and findings to a non-technical audience effectively.
• A degree in a relevant field such as mathematics, statistics, or significant experience in research and data analysis.
• Experience with statistical packages like SPSS, Stata, R, Python, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with longitudinal datasets.
• Familiarity with a variety of data sources, including administrative or operational datasets.
• Skills in data visualisation techniques, including geographic maps (choropleths).
• Understanding of financial wellbeing, debt advice, or money guidance related areas.
• About Us

MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.

Our Values Guide How We Work Together

• Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
• Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
• Transforming – creating impact that truly matters

We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance
• EAP Assist & Life
• Enhanced family and sick pay

Flexible Working

We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.

Career Development

We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.