Job description
The Delivery Unit is a new team that will lead task and finish projects that are central to delivery of the Food Standards Agency’s strategy, policy and operational delivery. At an early stage of development, there is scope to shape both the Operational Research contribution and the culture of the Delivery Unit more generally. The team will be led by a G6, and will include both scientists and other analytical specialists.
The part of the Unit led by an Operational Researcher is fundamental to the organisations delivery of the strategy and engaging with new technology. The postholder will have the opportunity to work with individuals at the top of the organisation to develop problem-structuring approaches to maximise efficiency of delivery. The organisation also has a commitment to engage with new technologies, having carried out some pilot work using social media analytics to develop models for real-time monitoring and intervention targeting. It is anticipated that this work will continue and be extended to other areas of the Agency’s work. Work is also planned on the Internet of Things and citizen science.
The post holder will be responsible for managing an Operational Researcher and act as deputy head of profession for Operational Research within the organisation (working closely with the Head of Profession, within the Analytics Unit).
Closing date: 28th August 2015
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