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National Government is a growth industry. As the economic uncertainty increases, the country's leaders turn to government analysts to answer the most poignant questions of the moment. Operational Research is at the forefront of national and international policy making and is your opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of millions. Find out more here.
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Aidan CrossDepartment for Work & Pensions
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• What is Operational Research?
• OR in the Civil Service
• An Analyst’s Perspective
• Career Development
• Benefits
• GORS Recruitment Process
• Contact Us
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What is Operational Research?
Operational Research
• Taglines
– “The Science of Better” (The OR Society)
– “Analysis that Matters” (GORS)
• History
– developed in Britain during World War II
– mathematical techniques applied to planning of military operations
• What is it?
– uses scientific methods to understand real problems
– draws on elements of other analytical professions
– enables easier and informed decision making
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OR in the Civil Service
London
Leeds
Sheffield
Darlington
Hastings
LiverpoolManchester
Telford
Newport
Titchfield
This illustrates the departments and locations employing the largest analytical groupsOR Analysts are also employed in other divisions and sites nationwide
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OR in the Civil Service
Government Analysis
• Co-ordinated through professional body (GORS)
• Largest Operational Research employer in the UK
– 400 analysts
– across government and its agencies
• OR specialists advise government:
– making best use of taxpayers’ money
– improving public services
– measuring efficiency of government departments
• Contributes to high-profile issues…
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OR in the Civil Service
drug smuggling
child poverty
NHS waiting times
climate change
economic downturn
improving schools
knife crime
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OR in the Civil Service
computing
forecasting
modelling & simulation
designing experiments
decision making
statistical analyses
consulting
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No such
thing as a
‘typical’ analyst!
Projects and Problem Solvingdefining aims and objectives
problem structuring project management resource management
Soft Skillsleadership teamwork
communicationorganisation
Computing Skillsspreadsheets
databases statistical packages graphics packages
visual basic
Technical Skillsmodelling
optimisation performance measurement
risk assessmentforecastingregressiontime series
Qualificationsundergraduate
MScPhD
Backgroundsnew graduatesother careersexperiencesage range
An Analyst’s Perspective
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Training
• generous allocation
• self-managed
• job focussed
• includes:– in-house training
– external courses
– conferences
– professional qualifications
Professional Development
• fluid promotions
• team moves
• departmental transfers
Career Development
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Salary
Grade Location Starting Salary
GORS Grade 1London £22,547 - £29,315
National £20,147 - £25,200
Benefits
• flexitime / flexible working
• minimum 27.5 days annual leave
• privilege days
• salary-related pension
• multi-discipline environment
• working for the UK’s largest ‘business’– job security
– high-profile projects
– networking opportunities
Benefits
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Entry Requirements
• 2:1 undergraduate degree in a numerate discipline– Applicants with a 2:2 may be accepted with relevant work experience and/or an MSc in an appropriate discipline
• EU or commonwealth citizen with indefinite right to remain in the country
Recruitment Stages• Online Application
– www.operational-research.gov.uk– spring deadline: 17th March 2009
• Assessment Centre– hosted at a government office– problem structuring test– interview
• Visit OR Units– offered by departments / locations you have expressed an interest in– firm offer of employment by the department
GORS Recruitment Process
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Completing the Application Form
• High volume of applications
• Nothing is assumed!– be as descriptive as possible
– include examples
• Work experience
• Competencies– operational research
– statistics
– other numerical / IT experience
– projects & problem solving
– teamworking & outside interests
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General Enquiries:Hazel [email protected] 4386486
Speakers:Aidan CrossDepartment for Work & [email protected] 0114 2943 493
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