Graduate Analyst CBRN

About the job

Summary

Do you have an analytical mind with an ability to structure, solve and visualise complex problems? Are you able to think creatively and consider all possible solutions to a problem?

If so, would you like to work within our Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) Division where you will be helping to ensure that decisions made by senior leaders in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government are based on the best available evidence?

We are currently recruiting Graduate Operational Analysts to join our friendly team.

As a team we support and lead multi-disciplinary technical teams to deliver high quality;

Analysis and visualisations to assist with evidenced based decision-making at senior levels of government

Briefings, technical reports and presentations to customers and senior stakeholders, including the military

Job description

In this role you will (with bespoke training and supported by a mentor):

Support study teams to provide high profile, high impact operational analysis in support of MOD and Other Government Departments, for example the Home Office

Learn to understand the military and security domains and the threats that they face with relation to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)

Contribute to the collection, analysis and presentation of information and data for exciting high impact studies

Contribute to the writing of customer and technical reports

Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who has:

Knowledge of analysis methods, tools or techniques and experience of their application particularly Qualitative analysis

Ability to make sense of complex information and distil it into an easily understandable output

Evidence of providing timely, impartial, evidence-based advice

Desirable

Knowledge of the UK armed forces

Logical thinker

Technical Skills

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified to degree level in an appropriate discipline such as (but not limited to):

Operational Research, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Mathematics, Social Sciences.

Skills

Essential

You must:

Be self-motivated and enthuse others

Be happy to work under your own initiative

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Have an aptitude to think and work innovatively

Enjoy working independently and collaboratively within a team

Work well under pressure

Be creative and enjoy problem solving

Experience

Essential

For this role you require experience of;

Undertaking Qualitative analysis

Supporting or delivering a project from concept to delivery

Evidence of providing timely, impartial, evidence-based advice

Delivering to tight timescales

Desirable

Facilitation of workshops or large meetings

Evidence of leading a small team

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Working Together

Delivering at Pace

Communicating and Influencing

Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Please list your degree modules and include a short explanation of which ones you enjoyed the most and why.

Please detail your knowledge of analysis methods, tools or techniques and experience of their application particularly Qualitative analysis

Please give an example of some analysis you have undertaken

What transferable skills can you bring from elsewhere in your work/life/extra-curricular activities which you feel might be relevant for a role at Dstl?

Benefits

We'll provide a great range of benefits including:

Fully flexible working, including alternative working patterns, annualised hours, compressed hours and job share, to name a few.

Flexible Working hours, a 12 month reference period and the ability to bank hours. Up to 20 hours can be taken in any calendar month.

Excellent learning and development to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.

Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

Chartership and accreditation support.

Pension.

Generous annual leave, with the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.

A competitive salary.

Onsite gyms and restaurants.

Staff discounts for high street and online shopping, restaurants and days out.

Our Diversity Networks

DSTL recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximizes their contribution. We have a number of support networks to ensure all employees feel supported at work.

These include the following:

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Network

Faith and Culture Network

Parents and Carer Support Network

Alternative Working Network

Gender Equality Network

New Starters Network

Enabled Network, for people with visible and non-visible disabilities

For further information about DSTL please check out our LinkedIn page 

Things you need to know

Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.

As part of the application process you will be required to successfully complete a 2 Civil Service sift tests, a Verbal Reasoning Test and a Numerical Reasoning test. You MUST complete this test before you are able to complete the full application form so please do so as soon as you can.

The sift will look at your answers to the questions in the application, focusing on your skills and experiences and how these match the requirements of the job description which is attached.

Due to current circumstances interviews are likely to be held via video links. Interviews will assess your behaviours and experiences in relation to the requirements detailed in the attached job description.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

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.

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Dstl Recruitment Team

Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk

Recruitment team :

Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk

Further information

Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.