Research Statistician

What You’ll Be Doing

The Research Statistician will report directly to Senior Statistician and will be responsible for:

• Analysing and interpreting data from both internal surveys (e.g., MoneyView, Children and Young People Financial Wellbeing survey) and external datasets (e.g., Financial Lives, Wealth & Assets Survey, Understanding Society).
• Applying expert knowledge in statistical and data-modelling techniques to support strategic decisions and policy making.
• Collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally with other teams and analysts across the organisation.
• Providing support for ad-hoc research and data-related requests.

What You’ll Bring

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Strong knowledge of quantitative research methods and experience in interpreting and analysing survey data.
• Proficiency in statistical and data-modelling tools and techniques, such as survey sampling, weighting, imputation, regression analysis, and more.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate technical analysis and findings to a non-technical audience effectively.
• A degree in a relevant field such as mathematics, statistics, or significant experience in research and data analysis.
• Experience with statistical packages like SPSS, Stata, R, Python, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with longitudinal datasets.
• Familiarity with a variety of data sources, including administrative or operational datasets.
• Skills in data visualisation techniques, including geographic maps (choropleths).
• Understanding of financial wellbeing, debt advice, or money guidance related areas.

About Us

MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money.

Our values guide how we work together:

• Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support
• Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships
• Transforming – creating impact that truly matters

We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

What We Offer

• 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary)
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000)
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance
• EAP Assist & Life
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• 2 paid volunteering days
• Recognition scheme
• Retail discounts portal

Flexible Working

We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford-based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.

Career Development
We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices.

Important Information About Applying

• Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites.
• MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment.

If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact . If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission.

Our Recruitment Process

We keep things simple, fair, and transparent:

Step 1: Application Submission

Applications open: 28^th September 2026

Closing date: 12^th October 2026

To apply, please submit:

Your most up-to-date CV

A cover letter of no more than 500 words explaining:

• What interests you about this opportunity.
• Why you believe you would be a good fit for the role.
• What skills, experience, or personal qualities you would bring to the team.

We encourage candidates to use the cover letter as an opportunity to showcase their motivation, communication style, and personality, alongside the experience outlined in their CV.

Step 2: Telephone Interview

Taking place between: 29^th September 2026 and 14^th October 2026

Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to an informal telephone interview with the Reed team.

This conversation will provide an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail, explore your interest in the role, and answer any questions you may have about the position and organisation.

Step 3: Final Stage Interview

Scheduled for: 22^nd and 23^rd October 2026

(Dates subject to change)

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Microsoft Teams.

The interview will last approximately one hour and will be conducted by a panel of three.

During the interview, you will be asked a series of competency and experience-based questions designed to assess your technical expertise, analytical thinking, communication skills, and suitability...