Minerals Commodity Analyst

🔍 Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England

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British Geological Survey

MINERALS COMMODITY ANALYST

Grade: UKRI Pay Band D/S2

Salary: D/S2 salary is £41,344 to £45,479 (depending on skills and experience)

A great benefits package is offered!, including an outstanding pension scheme (with a very generous employer contribution – on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time – 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available, including a small amount of remote working, but this role does require regular onsite attendance)

Location: BGS headquarters in Keyworth in Nottingham

Closing date: Monday 13 January 2025

About the role

Working with a small team of experts on data compilation, intelligence gathering and analysis on global and UK minerals markets, this is an exciting opportunity to take on a key role in the UK Critical Minerals Intelligence Centre (CMIC).

Based within the BGS Decarbonisation and Resource Management (DRM) challenge area, the CMIC supports the UK in securing the adequate and timely supply of the minerals and metals it requires to ensure the success of the net zero transition, mitigate risks to national security, deliver economic prosperity and build opportunities for UK businesses in critical mineral supply chains domestically and internationally.

This role is directly involved in providing decision makers in government, industry and civil society with independent, robust, up-to-date, and future-orientated market analysis and intelligence to manage the dynamic risks associated with the supply and demand of critical minerals.

The role also assists with our broader analysis of the life cycle and value chains of a wider range of mineral and metal commodities, including monitoring stocks and flows, analysis of supply and demand relationships, and assessment of the security of supply of all mineral raw materials for the UK economy. This may include contributing to our long-running World Mineral Statistics project and to other research programmes both in the UK and overseas.

About you

Do you have familiarity with minerals markets, collection of associated data and analysis of their dynamics and complexities? Knowledge of the concepts of stocks and flows of minerals and associated products would be advantageous.

The successful applicant will also assist with the development of new research ideas and funding opportunities, establishment of partnerships with other parts of BGS, academia and industry. They will also be involved in answering enquiries related to our minerals commodity data and analysis and engage with external partners.

The postholder will be expected to show initiative and manage their own time. They may lead some projects and tasks where you will be responsible for coordinating a project team, monitoring resources and ensuring delivery of relevant outputs.

Please note – you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment.

The additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post will be assessed at Shortlist (S) stage, interview (I) stage, or both (S&I).

Essential

Good (1st/2:1) first degree in geoscience, economic geography, economics or other relevant subject area PLUS a postgraduate qualification relevant to mineral economics and/or analysis of mineral markets and/or the collection and analysis of data on mineral commodities. If MSc only, then must have evidence of relevant post qualification experience (S)
A good knowledge and understanding of mineral markets, including consumption, production, supply and demand factors, commodity price drivers, finance and investment and sustainability considerations, and is curious and inquisitive about the associated data (S&I)
Ability and interest to acquire, manipulate, coordinate, synthesise and analyse sophisticated data/information on mineral commodities and their markets from a variety of sources to draw inferences and present them in a range of formats (e.g. reports, academic papers, data bases, data dashboards, graphs and visualisations) (S&I)
Attention to detail, ability to identify issues with data and information, and undertake research to improve data quality and accuracy (S&I)
Demonstrates strong organisational skills including ability to work unsupervised; ability to prioritise work and meet tight timescales; flexible approach; ability to adapt to changing priorities (I)
Ability and willingness to travel within the UK and abroad (I)
A desire for a varied research career relating to mining and minerals, with an emphasis on understanding the security and sustainability of mineral supply (I)

Desirable

Project management, supervisory and budget management experience (S&I)
An ability to present their research clearly to non-scientists (S&I)
Displays an enthusiasm for mineral raw materials data management and analysis, and has a desire to develop this BGS research area further via their own ideas to increase efficiency and automation of processes (I)
Understanding of database concepts and/or the development of data platforms (S&I)

About us

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally. It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts.

We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency! As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society. BGS became a signatory of the Technician Commitment in July 2022.

How to apply

Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.

A well thought through application providing evidence and examples of how you meet the advertised essential and desirable criteria for the post will be considered far more favourably than a generic covering letter and CV.

If you experience any issues applying for this role, please contact Recruitment@ukri.org.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 13 January 2025. Interviews are expected to be held in late January 2025 in Nottingham.

About The British Geological Survey (BGS)

The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that is part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).  It is a world leading geological survey that provides a core science mission to inform government of science related to the subsurface and its interfaces and also undertakes applied research for solutions to earth and environmental processes, both in the UK and globally.  It is funded directly by UKRI as well as through research grants and via private sector contracts.

BGS has an annual budget of approximately £60 million and employs 650 people.  It has two main sites, a head office in Keyworth near Nottingham and the Lyell Centre, which is a joint collaboration with Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.  BGS works with more than 150 private sector organisations as well as having close links with 40 universities and sponsors approximately 100 PhD students each year.

How to Apply 

Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit your CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for BGS and the role you’re applying for. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit your application without a covering letter may result in your application not being considered.  You will only be assessed on the content of your CV and covering letter and not the ‘experience’ section of the application.

About UKRI 

UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

Our organisation brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England, which is responsible for supporting research and knowledge exchange at higher education institutions in England, and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. More information can be found at www.ukri.org.

Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

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As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.