GORS Analytical Summer & 1 Year Sandwich Placement - UK Government - Government Operational Research Service - Croydon
The Government Operational Research Service (GORS) are the analytical minds behind many of the Government’s policies. Policies which, when implemented, affect everybody in the UK – including you. Through the use of various scientific and mathematical Operational Research techniques, we add empirical weight to new or revised policies. Our work helps bring them to life. Operational Research brings intellectual rigour to the decision-making process. By looking closely at complex systems, and developing models that predict the way they behave, our analysts can bring a new perspective to the way problems are tackled. If you join us, you’ll be part of a select team who can influence the decisions of policy makers at more than twenty five government departments and agencies. From immigration to climate change, we look objectively at the complex problems the government faces and apply a range of analytical and modelling techniques to help them find better solutions. Better solutions mean better policies. Once these are formulated, we use advanced modelling techniques to gauge their potential impact before they’re delivered. In this way, we help ensure that public money is spent wisely, on policies our analysis predicts will be effective.
We have a year-long placement opportunities in locations across the UK. These placements are to gain professional and technical skills whilst working on some of the most interesting and pertinent problems facing the country. We take on students who are interested in learning modelling, statistical and computing skills and have the drive and personality to work effectively both on their own and in a team.
Note that once you have submitted your application you cannot amend it. Please do not submit your application until you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. We are sorry that we cannot accept late applications. All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email gorsjobs.csr@csresourcing.gsi.gov.uk.
Want help understanding whether your nationality qualifies to join the Civil Service, or UK immigration rules? Please search online for Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Further information: www.operational-research.gov.uk
For hints and tips on how to apply, please see the student section of the GORS website: www.operational-research.gov.uk/recruitment/students.
You will have the opportunity to learn the skills required for professional life whilst working for organisations ranked in the top 10 graduate employers in the country as rated by graduates. The work will be high profile and you might find yourself working with requests from Ministers and other senior officials. Previous students have:
- Forecasted migration routes into the UK - Been exposed to multiple arms of government such as central policy, delivery of front line services, finance and long term strategy;
We are looking for bright, forward-thinking students from highly numerate subject areas such as mathematics, physics, operational research, computer science, statistics, engineering and economics. Being highly numerate is only the starting point for our student analysts. We expect you to build on your technical skills and work towards successfully influencing policy decisions by presenting your analyses effectively in meetings, written reports and oral presentations.
We have a year-long placement opportunities in locations across the UK. These placements are to gain professional and technical skills whilst working on some of the most interesting and pertinent problems facing the country. We take on students who are interested in learning modelling, statistical and computing skills and have the drive and personality to work effectively both on their own and in a team.
Note that once you have submitted your application you cannot amend it. Please do not submit your application until you have completely finished and answered all the relevant questions. We are sorry that we cannot accept late applications. All applications for these vacancies must be made online. There are limited exceptions to this. Paper applications will only be considered if you have a disability that will prevent you from applying online. If this is the case, please email gorsjobs.csr@csresourcing.gsi.gov.uk.
Want help understanding whether your nationality qualifies to join the Civil Service, or UK immigration rules? Please search online for Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Further information: www.operational-research.gov.uk
For hints and tips on how to apply, please see the student section of the GORS website: www.operational-research.gov.uk/recruitment/students.
Responsibilities
You will be working at the heart of government and your conclusions will help shape national policy that will affect millions of people. Our analytical teams cover a broad range of remits, including dealing with resource allocation, workforce planning, forecasting, performance measurement, and strategic planning. Previous student projects have included:- Informing impact assessments to provide balanced and objective views of the costs and benefits of policies;
- Designing a pilot study to test the impact of a new policy to increase the likelihood of unemployed people entering work;
- Analysing the impact of customer behaviour to identify different types of customers we interact with.
You will have the opportunity to learn the skills required for professional life whilst working for organisations ranked in the top 10 graduate employers in the country as rated by graduates. The work will be high profile and you might find yourself working with requests from Ministers and other senior officials. Previous students have:
- Forecasted migration routes into the UK - Been exposed to multiple arms of government such as central policy, delivery of front line services, finance and long term strategy;
- Worked on analysis to achieve world class education from early years through to adulthood;
- Modelled benefit fraud.
We are looking for bright, forward-thinking students from highly numerate subject areas such as mathematics, physics, operational research, computer science, statistics, engineering and economics. Being highly numerate is only the starting point for our student analysts. We expect you to build on your technical skills and work towards successfully influencing policy decisions by presenting your analyses effectively in meetings, written reports and oral presentations.
Qualifications
You must be studying for a degree in a highly numerate subject AND you must be studying in at least your second year and returning to university after completing your placement. For summer placements, final year students are eligible if carrying on to do further study after completion of the placement. To meet our definition of "highly numerate", at least half of your modules must be from one or more of the following subjects: econometrics, engineering, maths, OR, physics, statistics or similar. You must have a good chance of obtaining a 2:1 or better.
Languages
You must be able to explain highly technical concepts in plain English.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Knowledge and Application of OR Skills and Techniques
- Achieving Impact with Analysis
- Qualifications
- Scheme Option
Benefits
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- 22-25 Annual leave days
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