Full-time

Operational Research Analyst

Posted by Food Standards Agency • , , United Kingdom, , , United Kingdom, United-Kingdom

📍 , , United Kingdom, , , United Kingdom 🕒 February 28, 2026

About the Role

We are looking for an Operational Research Analyst to join the Food Standards Agency’s Operational Research Unit, a small but influential team that supports vital decision making across the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to apply analytical thinking to a diverse range of challenges that help protect consumers and improve the food system. You will work flexibly across a variety of projects, using operational research techniques to explore complex issues such as food incidents, animal welfare, survey analysis and support for local authorities.

Operating at the heart of the Agency, you will provide high quality analytical insight that shapes policy, improves operations and strengthens understanding of the issues the Agency faces. This role would suit someone who enjoys applying first principles thinking, thrives when solving problems and wants to make a meaningful impact through evidence driven work. As part of the Government Operational Research Service, you will...

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