Research Analyst

Description

**Experienced Research Analyst**

ASA are recruiting for a temporary Research Analyst to join a busy established team within the public sector. You will work alongside the Programme Lead to support the delivery of programme objectives, using data from a variety of internal and external sources, analysing findings and producing high quality reports for internal and external publication. The placement is for a period of 5 months with possibility for extension. The team are currently operating a hybrid working model, attendance in specified offices within central belt may be required during the contract.

In this role you will:
· Manage, coordinate and analyse research data, using a range of software tools, data collection tools and mechanisms to create useful analysis including sampling and appropriate methodologies for interpreting results
· Produce and publish high quality reports that co-ordinate and provide analysis of research data
· Provide advice to decision-makers on findings, including data quality, data collection and reporting
· Contribute to a review of how workforce data is collated and analysed and consult with the sector to make recommendations for change
· Contribute to recommendations on whether the organisation needs to develop a staffing method

What you need to be successful:
· Be educated to Degree level of above in a subject with a significant numeric component
· Have a high level of data management and manipulation skills
· Excellent IT skills, in particular MS Access and Excel (including use of pivot tables and macros)
· Experience of use of business Intelligence tools (e.g. PowerBI,)
· Experience in some of the following:
– statistical analysis and reporting
– data quality
– intelligence analysis
– data management
– performance measurement and reporting

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply online with an up to date CV.

Candidates must have the ability to apply for Standard Disclosure

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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