Value for Money Analyst

Location: London or Newcastle with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office
Competitive Salary: £45,316 per annum if based in London, or £38,403 per annum if based in Newcastle plus civil service pension scheme employer contribution of 28.9%
Contract type: Permanent

We welcome applications from candidates who would like to work part-time or as part of a job share arrangement. Please let our HR team know (Analyst.recruitment@nao.org.uk) by outlining your preferred working pattern, availability, and any flexibility you would like us to consider.

Start Your Career Where It Counts – Join Us as a Value for Money Analyst

Are you curious, analytical, and ready to make a difference? The National Audit Office (NAO) is looking for entry-level analysts to join our Value for Money (VFM) teams. You’ll help examine how effectively and efficiently public money is spent, influencing key government decisions and improving public services.

About the Role

Each year we produce around 60 major reports (https://www.nao.org.uk/report_types/value-for-money/) examining government programmes and projects. These reports are multi-method audits focusing on the cost, effectiveness and efficiency of government programmes and projects.  Our work must be timely, and we work to clear timetables, typically taking between 3 and 8 months to report.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to projects that hold government to account and drive improvements in public services. Whether it's in health, education, justice, or international development, your work will help ensure that public funds are used effectively.

It’s important to note that this is not a business analyst role. Instead, you’ll be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering high-impact audits that promote accountability and enhance the delivery of public services.

You can find out more about us and our work from our website ( https://www.nao.org.uk ).

To view the full JD and to apply please visit the NAO careers site.