Research Statistician

Research Statistician

£62,000 per annum

Bedford

Permanent

Hybrid Working

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

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.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Our Recruitment Process

We keep things simple, fair, and transparent:

Step 1: Application Submission

Applications open: 28th September 2026

Closing date: 12th October 2026

To apply, please submit:

Your most up-to-date CV

A cover letter of no more than 500 words explaining:

• What interests you about this opportunity.
• Why you believe you would be a good fit for the role.
• What skills, experience, or personal qualities you would bring to the team.

We encourage candidates to use the cover letter as an opportunity to showcase their motivation, communication style, and personality, alongside the experience outlined in their CV.

Step 2: Telephone Interview

Taking place between: 29th September 2026 and 14th October 2026

Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to an informal telephone interview with the Reed team.

This conversation will provide an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail, explore your interest in the role, and answer any questions you may have about the position and organisation.

Step 3: Final Stage Interview

Scheduled for: 22nd and 23rd October 2026

(Dates subject to change)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Microsoft Teams.

The interview will last approximately one hour and will be conducted by a panel of three.

During the interview, you will be asked a series of competency and experience-based questions designed to assess your technical expertise, analytical thinking, communication skills, and suitability for the role.

Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles.

Job Reference: MaPS01325

Close Date: 12/10/2026

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