Statistician

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Belfast
1 month ago
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About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Statistician to join our clients team on a hybrid contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering a data and insight plan to ensure the most effective use of data with the organisation.


The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and delivering a range of reports to assist with monitoring individual, team and organisational performance, complaints volumes and trends.


Key Responsibilities

  • Work with team managers and directors to identify areas to improve data quality.
  • Support by developing a set of reports to support governance and provide assurance in relation to the data contained in reports published.
  • Work with team managers and directors to develop a range of reports to support their operational requirements and assist with continuous improvement.
  • Develop an innovative approach to the development of insights and trend analysis and provide creative responses for data use and data collection.
  • Assist with the roll out of data collection and publication by public services in relation to complaints as part of the introduction of new complaint standards.
  • Lead on statistical support to maximise the use of data sources (internal and external) to capture and illustrate the full range of our work.
  • Work closely with teams in all functions as needed to build capacity to utilise data and statistical information to demonstrate the impact of our work.
  • Provide analysis, reflection, and insight on the interpretation of the data contained with statistical reports.
  • Prepare responses/reports to ad-hoc queries from the management team. Such queries could cover a wide range of including caseloads, decision types, quality assurance, issues of complaint, etc.
  • Prepare responses to external requests for statistical information.

Technical Skills & Knowledge

The post holder will need to have excellent skills in relation to a wide range of software packages including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI.


The case management system, known as Workpro, uses Microsoft SQL software. The post holder will be expected to have a working knowledge of SQL, however additional training will be available.


Other technical skills required for this post include:



  • A working knowledge of information systems, large complex databases and data models.
  • Experience of building a suite of reports to meet senior management and operational management needs.
  • Good data analytical skills.
  • Good knowledge of statistical concepts.
  • Understanding of sampling and extrapolation techniques.

A working knowledge of GDPR and Freedom of Information legislation will also be required.


Essential Criteria

  • Degree in Statistics, Data Science or Mathematics.
  • Minimum 3 years Statistics or Data Science experience.
  • Ability to present difficult concepts, technical & non-technical information to a wide range of users.
  • Ability to identify efficiencies & improvements to business process and information systems.

Why This Role?

You’ll be part of a team that cares about data quality. This is a hybrid role with real opportunities to grow technically and professionally.


Salary – £49,280

For further information on this vacancy, or any other related jobs in Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Suzanne Lowry - in the strictest confidence.


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