Value for Money Analyst – Public Sector Audits

Cooper & Hall Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension scheme

35 days annual leave

Flexible working

Modern offices in London and Newcastle

Learning and wellbeing focus

Job summary

The National Audit Office in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level Value for Money Analyst to join our VFM teams. You’ll help examine how efficiently public money is spent and influence key government decisions across health, education, justice, and international development.

This permanent, hybrid role offers a competitive salary and Civil Service pension, with 35 days leave and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as social science research methods, management science/operations research, economics, statistics, mathematics, data analytics, or a research-based postgraduate qualification.
• Relevant experience in research, analysis, or performance audit may be considered in lieu of formal degree.
• UK nationals or those with right to work in the UK are welcome to apply; sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Gather evidence by applying methods such as interviews of government officials and other stakeholders, reviewing documents and data sources and directly collecting data such as through surveys.
• Analyze and interpret evidence and data (using qualitative and quantitative methods) from many sources on a wide range of public policy topics and sectors.
• Maintain an evidence trail and provide advice to your team about the quality of evidence we use to develop our findings.
• Present findings clearly and succinctly and contribute to planning and drafting value for money reports.
• Provide written and oral briefings to managers and senior staff.
• Gain insight and knowledge of the bodies we audit and develop and maintain good relations with them, for example through engaging with analysts in government and with wider external stakeholders.
• Support wider assurance work and assist teams during engagement with Parliament and Select Committees, particularly the Public Accounts Committee.
• Provide advice and support to other teams by using your subject matter or analytical expertise and engaging with opportunities to share learning across the NAO.

Skills

Gather & interpret evidence

Clear written work

Evidence-based conclusions

Present findings clearly

Stakeholder communication

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

The National Audit Office in the United Kingdom is seeking an entry-level Value for Money Analyst to join our VFM teams. You’ll help examine how efficiently public money is spent and influence key government decisions across health, education, justice, and international development.

This permanent, hybrid role offers a competitive salary and Civil Service pension, with 35 days leave and flexible working arrangements.