About the Role

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is proud to be one of the select UK partners working with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Innovation Teams programme. We are seeking a highly motivated Data Analyst to join our Innovation Team and help drive evidence-based innovation across the region.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of data, policy, and public service innovation. You’ll play a key role in analysing complex datasets, identifying actionable insights, and supporting the development of innovative solutions to some of the region’s most pressing challenges, from economic inclusion to climate resilience.

About the person

We’re looking for someone who is:

• - Curious, analytical, and passionate about using data to solve complex problems
• - Experienced in data analysis, interpretation, and visualisation

• - Experienced in combining qualitative and quantitative inputs and interpreting both
• - Strong quantitative analysis skills with ability to identify the key messages from quantitative data analysis

• - Experienced in communicating and presenting data, and the key messages from that data, in a clear and digestible format to non-expert audiences

• - A collaborative team player who can work in a fast-paced, outcome-driven environment
• - Committed to addressing complex societal challenges including climate change and other key challenges

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

1. Knowledge of quantitative research methodologies, including expertise in determining when and how to use specific approaches, frameworks and tools.

2. Experience with using and developing innovative approaches, methods, and tools.

3. Experience of presenting complex data clearly and simply to non-expert audiences.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• - Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• - Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• - Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• - Flexible and hybrid working
• - 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• - Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• - Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• - Bike to Work Scheme
• - Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. Please note that this role is unlikely to meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa