Analyst

Analyst: AI Growth and Economic Preparedness – Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)

Job Overview

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) is recruiting an Analyst: AI Growth and Economic Preparedness to lead analytical projects supporting the development of policies on artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, economic growth and workforce preparedness.

The successful candidate will work with policy teams, analysts and external stakeholders to develop evidence, evaluate AI adoption and provide recommendations that support government decision-making.

Visa Sponsorship: NOT AVAILABLE. DSIT has confirmed that this vacancy does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker visa sponsorship cannot be sponsored through this recruitment campaign.

Key Job Details

• Employer: Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT)
• Job Title: Analyst: AI Growth and Economic Preparedness
• Salary: £45,740 – £53,970 per year
• Additional Allowance: £4,585, or £6,475 for candidates with an approved relevant Master’s degree
• Locations: London and Salford
• Job Grade: Senior Executive Officer (SEO)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full-time, part-time, flexible working or job share
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Working Arrangement: Hybrid (40–60% office attendance expected)
• Reference Number: 489528
• Closing Date: 13 November 2026 at 11:55 pm

About the Role

You will lead analytical work to shape government policy on AI adoption, economic growth and economic preparedness.

Working closely with analysts and policy colleagues, you will develop research, test assumptions and translate evidence into practical recommendations.

Your work will focus on understanding how businesses and individuals adopt AI, the opportunities it creates and the challenges affecting its wider use across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead analytical work to redevelop the AI adoption survey and improve how businesses’ use of AI is measured.
• Research AI-driven local economic growth, identifying business needs, opportunities and barriers to adoption.
• Analyse public attitudes towards AI, including experiences and expectations of its use in workplaces.
• Examine how AI adoption affects business performance, workforce practices and skills requirements.
• Work with government analysts, policy teams and external stakeholders to strengthen the evidence base.
• Translate research findings into practical advice to support policy development and implementation.
• Provide analytical support across emerging government priorities when required.

Essential Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Working Together: Ability to build productive relationships with policy colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Delivering at Pace: Experience leading analytical projects and managing competing priorities.
• Communicating and Influencing: Ability to explain complex evidence clearly and use findings to influence decisions.
• Analysis: Experience applying appropriate analytical methods to complex problems, evaluating evidence and presenting clear recommendations.

Desirable Experience

• Background in AI policy, technology policy or related analytical fields.

Professional Eligibility

This vacancy is reserved for candidates belonging to, or eligible to join, one of the following Government analytical professions:

• Government Statistician Group (GSG)
• Government Economic Service (GES)
• Government Social Research (GSR)
• Government Operational Research Service (GORS)

Candidates who are not currently members must be eligible and willing to complete the relevant professional membership tests.

Working Arrangements

The role offers flexible working options, including full-time, part-time, job sharing and compressed hours.

The department operates a hybrid working policy, with an expectation that employees attend an office or non-home-based location for approximately 40–60% of their working time.

Full-time home working is not normally offered.

Salary and Benefits

Successful candidates will receive:

• Annual salary of £45,740–£53,970, depending on location.
• Additional analyst allowance of £4,585 or £6,475 for eligible candidates with a relevant Master’s degree.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• At least 25 days of annual leave, increasing to a maximum of 30 days.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee discounts on retail, travel and lifestyle services.
• Employee wellbeing support.

Application and Selection Process

The recruitment process will use Civil Service Success Profiles to assess candidates’ behaviours, experience, ability and technical skills.

Applicants will be required to submit:

• A CV.
• A personal statement of no more than 750 words explaining how they meet the role’s requirements.
• Confirmation of the Government analytical profession they belong to or are applying to join.

After submitting the first stage of the application, candidates will be invited to complete a Civil Service Numerical Test.

Candidates who pass the test will proceed to the next stage.

The interview process will involve two stages:

1. A first interview assessing the required behaviours.
2. A second interview assessing technical competencies, including a presentation.

The assessed behaviours include Working Together, Delivering at Pace, and Communicating and Influencing.

Important: Candidates should complete their online tests as soon as possible after receiving the invitation. The test deadline is 13 November 2026 at 11:55 pm. Failure to complete the test before the deadline will result in withdrawal of the application.

Important Visa Sponsorship Information

DSIT has explicitly confirmed that it cannot offer visa sponsorship for this vacancy.

Although the department holds a Skilled Worker sponsorship licence, this particular role does not qualify for sponsorship.

Applicants must therefore already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates should submit their applications through the official Civil Service Jobs website before the closing date.

Closing Date: 13 November 2026 at 11:55 pm.

Job Reference: 489528