Senior Statistical Support Analyst

Do you enjoy working with code and data to solve real-world problems? Join us to automate statistical processes using code and help build tools that support Scotland’s official statistics.

We are looking for a Senior Statistical Support Analyst to join the Statistical Promotion and Analysis team in the National Records of Scotland (NRS) on a 12-month, Fair and Open, fixed term contract (with the possibility of extension). The Statistical Promotion and Analysis team is responsible for driving innovation and improvement in statistical outputs.

In this role you will lead programme of work to develop and embed Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs) across NRS, to help deliver our vision. This role is central to modernising the way we produce official statistics and analytical outputs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a programme of work to identify opportunities to enhance analytical processes by developing Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAPs), thereby improving efficiency and optimising resource use.
• Design and develop Reproducible Analytical Pipelines using R and Git.
• Automate the production of official statistics and analytical reports in line with the Government Statistical Service (GSS) RAP principles.
• Collaborate with statistical teams and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust, automated workflows.
• Ensure code quality, version control, and documentation standards are upheld.
• Lead the development of internal RAP standards, guidance, and training materials.
• Provide coaching and support to statisticians to develop RAPs
• Line management of two B2 Statistical Support Analysts

Qualifications

Candidates need to provide evidence of one of the following: 

• A minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree or a master’s degree or PhD, demonstrating how your qualifications contain formal training on statistics or data, OR
• Sufficient experience in a statistics or data related field as well as a minimum of a 2:2 undergraduate degree or a master’s degree or PhD. 

Please note: If you fail to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as stated above, your application will be automatically sifted out.

Success Profile

Success profiles are specific to each job, and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.

Technical / Professional Skills:

1. Strong programming skills in R for data analysis and automation of statistical tasks and processes (Ability to use R and R packages to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility of statistical tasks and processes)

Experience:

1. Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Behaviours:

1. Seeing the Big Picture (Level 3)
2. Changing and Improving (Level 3)
3. Developing Self and Others (Level 3)
4. Managing a Quality Service (Level 3)

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Success Profiles: Civil Service behaviours - GOV.UK

How To Apply

Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.  

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

Assessments are scheduled for w/c 27th October 2025, however this may be subject to change.

About Us

National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotland’s record keeper. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government & and our staff are part UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Security Checks

Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).

You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide. 

Equality Statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. 

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further Information

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

For further information about the post, please contact Lilly Herridge at Lilly.Herridge@nrscotland.gov.uk