Insight and Evaluation Manager (Range D)

HM Treasury ,
London, Greater London
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About HM Treasury The Treasury is the United Kingdom's economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the government's financial and economic policy. Its aim is to raise the rate of sustainable growth, and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life with economic and employment opportunities for all. About the Group Ministerial and Communications The Ministerial and Communications Group sits at the heart of the Treasury. It provides support to Ministers, through the Ministerial offices; it acts as the external face of the Treasury, through the Press Office and Communications teams; and it is responsible for the management of the department, through its support for the Permanent Secretary, the Treasury Board and the Executive Management Board (EMB), and its ownership of Treasury governance structures. The Group is led by the Permanent Secretary. About the Team The Communications Team is responsible for all communications conducted by HM Treasury and its Ministers. We work closely with Ministers, special advisers and teams to help inform, promote and defend HMT policies and the government's economic plan through traditional and new media channels. The team is high-performing, supportive and fun. We work highly collaboratively across the different aspects of communications (press, internal, strategy, digital & events). The post-holder will need to be willing to work flexibly across priorities. Key accountabilities This is an exciting opportunity to work in one of the busiest and most high profile communications teams in Whitehall. The post holder will play an integral part in shaping the departments communication strategy, providing advice and support to drive an insight-led approach and guide the delivery of high quality communications. Working with a small but effective team, they will play a key part in designing and delivering a programme of research, data analysis and insight (including polling and focus groups) to provide a detailed understanding of HM Treasury's audiences as well as evaluating the impact of our communications. The post holder will be passionate about understanding audiences, learning new skills, driving innovation and using evidence to deliver excellence in communications. Reporting to the Head of the Communications Strategy Unit, the post holder should have: 1. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to make sense of a range of data sources, drawing out actionable insights and trends which inform communications strategy and tactics. 2. The ability to communicate complex issues clearly, both in person and in writing. The postholder will analyse and present data to senior colleagues, including ministers and special advisers to enable them to make decisions based on the best possible advice. 3. The role requires excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines. 5. The confidence to be proactive, work on own initiative and quickly grasp complex issues. 6. The ability to work collaboratively in a team. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to take opportunities to contribute to the wider work and culture of the team. 7. Driving innovation across the communications team, ensuring our approach embraces the latest developments in digital technology, by keeping up to date on innovation and best practice across Government and the wider industry. This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated. If shortlisted you will be interviewed against the following criteria; Behaviours (Making effective decisions, Communicating and influencing, Working together, Delivering at pace) Strengths Experiences Sift criteria Please note, you will be asked to give evidence in your application of how you meet these criteria. 1. Experiencing of working with quantitative and qualitative data sets, including strong excel skills. 2. Ability to analyse a range of information and evaluate evidence to provide clear advice 3. A skilled communicater with the ability to explain complex issues clearly and flex style to maximise understanding and impact 4. Work well as part of a team to deliver high quality results The lead criteria is: Experiencing of working with quantitative and qualitative data sets If we receive a large number of applications, applications will be assessed against this criteria alone first. They will then be assessed against the other criteria if they have met the minimum score on the lead criteria. Recruitment Timeline Closing Date: 14th June 2020 Sifting: w/c 15th June 2020 Interviews: w/c 22nd June 2020 If you have any queries, please contact the hiring manager Megan Poole on Megan.Poole@hmtreasury.gov.uk Complaints Procedure Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit, as

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