OR Society Careers Open Day Employer’s Perspective on Entry into OR Hazel Challenger Government Operational Research Service

OR Society Careers Open Day Who are we looking for? The best potential Operational Researchers Support to Government departments and agencies Improve the life of the nation Usually about 70 graduates per year A strong team member

OR Society Careers Open Day Roles Advising on benchmarking the efficiency of benefits payments Looking into the obesity of the nation Senior analyst: Junior analyst: Looking at the impact of different scenarios for climate change Advising the Prime Minister on how to ensure Government Departments are performing Heads of profession: Running funding models to work out how much money schools need Forecasting demand for doctors in 7 years time and beyond

OR Society Careers Open Day The Future Work up to Head of Profession – Senior Civil Service Move out to Policy - Become the intelligent customer

OR Society Careers Open Day How do we select the best? Application form Sift Problem Structuring Test Competence-based Interview

OR Society Careers Open Day Rewards Promotion on ability Work-life balance Pension Great place to work

OR Society Careers Open Day How will we develop these people? Individual training programme On the job training Mentoring Exposure to different work topics and techniques

OR Society Careers Open Day Summary We want the best We will reward the best We will develop the best We will provide a valuable service to society and enjoy doing so