This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
We have an opportunity for a B3 Senior Assistant Statistician to join the Scottish Crime and Justice Survey team (SCJS) on a temporary basis for 12 months.
The Scottish Crime and Justice Survey (SCJS) statistics team is part of the Safer Communities Analytical Unit within Justice Analysis and Strategy. This unit includes both statistical and research teams, with a primary focus on crime victimisation and the policing response. The team consists of three statistical posts (C1, B3 and B2 levels) and one social researcher post (B2 level).
The SCJS is a large scale social survey which asks adults in Scotland about their experiences and perceptions of crime and the justice system. This team’s primary role is in managing the delivery of survey with our contractors at Ipsos and ScotCen and in producing the annual reports based on the latest survey findings.
This position is perfect for someone who is keen to get experience working with a national survey. There is a opportunity to work closely with various stakeholders, including Scottish Government policy teams, justice partners such as Police Scotland and the Scottish Policing Authority, academic users and colleagues from other national crime surveys.
overseeing the quality assurance processes, alongside our contractors to ensure the survey data is of high quality
working alongside the other team members to write the annual publications
presenting the latest results to key stakeholders including policy as well as to justice partner organisations and external users
leading on the analysis and publication of recently improved questions on sensitive topics relating to partner abuse and violence against women and girls
leading work to review how the survey design could be improved for future years, collaborating with colleagues in OCS and other survey experts
maintaining and improving a newly developed R pipeline and continuing work relating to the Move2 programme
Working pattern
This role is a temporary position with an expected commitment of 12 months
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancy closes at 11:59pm on Sunday the 7th June.
Selection Process
All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.
Informal discussions are to be confirmed.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role, please contact mark.bell@gov.scot
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
