Research and Strategic Insights Lead

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accountabilities 1. Analyse programme, operational and external datasets to generate insight that supports policy development, consultation responses and commissioner engagement. 2. Apply exploratory data analysis, statistical modelling and predictive techniques to understand trends, outcomes and impact across employment, health and public services 3. Translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives for non-technical audiences, including ministers, officials, commissioners, partners and the media. 4. Support the synthesis of evaluation findings, research outputs and performance data into accessible insight for policy, communications and stakeholder use. 5. Advise colleagues on how data can add value to engagement strategies, policy positioning and evidence-based influencing. 6. Ensure all analysis adheres to data ethics, transparency and privacy standards, including GDPR and public-sector expectations 7. Draft thought leadership content and articles as required. Key Internal Stakeholders & Relationships * Operational teams - BI, finance, performance etc * Growth/Business Development team * Marketing and Integrated Communications teams Key External Stakeholders & Relationships * Think tanks * Research organisations * Delivery partners/supply chain Qualifications & Experience Essential: • Professional experience as a Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Policy Analyst or in a similar analytical role in the public sector, research organisation/consultancy or government facing organisation. • Strong understanding of applied statistics, data analysis and evidence-based decision making. • Ability to work with large, complex and sometimes incomplete datasets from multiple sources, and work with operational and central teams to identify relevant data and insights. • Ability to explain complex findings clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders. • Strong written communication skills, with experience producing briefings, slides or reports for external audiences. • Proficiency in analytical tools, with experience of data manipulation, modelling and visualisation. Desirable: • Experience within employment, health, skills, justice, defence or CX sectors • Experience supporting consultation responses, policy submissions or external publications. Maximus Competencies Individual competencies: • Embraces Respect. • Partners Effectively: • Creates Innovative Solutions • Focuses on the Customer: • Demonstrates Compassion. • Takes Responsibility & Acts with Integrity • Strategic Business Acumen, Exceptional Communication, Data-Driven Decision Making, • Growth-Orientated Mindsets, Solution focused, Detail-Oriented, Proactive and Agile Execution: Results Drivel, Adaptive Leadership, Learning Agility, Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Travel Requirements: • Occasional travel required • Business Travel 10,000+ miles per year NO EEO Statement • MAXIMUS is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal wellbeing and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. • We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. • Where reasonable, MAXIMUS will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process. Minimum Salary £ 50,000.00 Maximum Salary £ 50,000.00 *