Statistical Officer – Belfast
- Belfast
- £19.59 per hour
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Posted
June 25, 2026
Statistical Officer – Belfast
Position: Statistical Officer
Pay Rate: £19.59 per hour
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week, Flexible hours; Monday to Friday
Duration: 4th of October, with possibility of extension
Start Date: 03/08/2026
Location: Colby House
Job Duties:
This role within the Administrative Data Research Northern Ireland (ADR NI) Research Support Unit (RSU) will assist in the development of the Longitudinal Education Outcomes Northern Ireland (LEO NI) dataset.
Main Duties
a) Data Acquisition
• Assist in the development of Project Initiation Documents and Feasibility Proposals.
• Assist in the completion of DPIAs and DSAs.
• Design and create datasets to agreed specifications.
b) Themed Dataset Development
• Engage with UK research centres, NI research community, and NISRA to identify priority areas.
• Establish access policies for themed datasets.
• Identify gaps and future development opportunities.
• Assist in the development of programme plans and timelines.
c) Policy Engagement
• Represent the project at conferences and seminars.
• Prepare metadata and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with senior researchers and data providers.
• Promote datasets within the research community.
The post holder will perform the duties through a combination of home and office working arrangements.
Essential Criteria:
- 5 GCSE’s A*-C including Maths and English (must be able to show evidence)
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Applicants must have At least a second class honours degree [2.2] that includes at least one module in statistics, data analysis or social science research methods
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Demonstrated experience in the use of data for diverse purposes such as statistical analysis, research, policy development, and operational support.
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In-depth understanding of analytical methodologies
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Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver high-profile, time-sensitive projects to a high standard.
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Strong organizational skills
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Security Clearance: The post-holder will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance upon commencement of the role.
Desired Experience:
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Desirable skills include SQL, Stata, SPSS
*The successful applicant will be required to complete an Access NI during registration*
- A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position.
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If interested please reach out to: Amy.Clarke@therecruitmentco.uk
