Research Statistician

Reed Talent Solutions; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Eye tests & flu jabs subsidy

Life assurance

EAP Assist & Life

Enhanced family & sick pay

Resourcing partnership

Job summary

Reed Talent Solutions, recruiting for the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), invites applications for a Research Statistician in Bedford. You will analyse large-scale datasets to inform policy and services that boost financial wellbeing.

You’ll work with national datasets, apply advanced modelling, and collaborate across teams. The role offers a supportive environment and clear career development in data-driven public service.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of quantitative research methods and survey data interpretation.
• Experience with statistical modelling, weighting, imputation, and regression.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain technical findings to non-technical audiences.
• Degree in mathematics, statistics, or related data analysis field.
• Experience with SPSS, Stata, R, Python; Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret data from internal surveys and external datasets.
• Apply statistical methods to support policy and strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with analysts across the organisation.
• Provide ad-hoc research and data-related support.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Survey data analysis

Statistical modelling

Data interpretation

Communication to non-technical

SPSS

Stata

R

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Longitudinal datasets

Data visualisation

Education

Degree in mathematics/statistics or related field

Tools

SPSS

Stata

R

Python

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Research Statistician

Company: Reed Talent Solutions Salary: Not specified Hours: Full-time Location: Bedford, MK42 9AP Job type: Permanent Posting date: 20 Oct 2026 Closing date: 19 Nov 2026

Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Research Statistician. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you’ll analyse and interpret complex, large-scale population datasets to generate insights that help shape organisational strategy, public policy, and services that support financial wellbeing across the UK. Working with a range of nationally recognised datasets, you’ll provide expert statistical analysis and modelling that informs evidence-based decision-making and contributes to improving outcomes for millions of people. You’ll join a collaborative team of researchers and analysts who are passionate about using data to drive meaningful change.

You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 Bring

• 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

• 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.

Reserve List

Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment.

Contact

If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact [e-mail]. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission.

Job Reference

Job Reference: MaPS01325

Close Date

Close Date: 12/10/2026

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