Higher Statistical Officer
With a growing demand for analytical services, a career in statistics puts you at the heart of decision making in government.
The Government Statistical Service (GSS) is a cross-government network led by the National Statistician. The GSS works to provide advice, analysis and a statistical evidence base to help people make better decisions.
You will be working at the heart of government with a breadth of opportunity to work on projects and issues that make a real difference for the public good, including;
• supporting the transport network and infrastructure to keep the UK on the move
• safeguarding our natural environment to sustain a thriving rural economy
• supporting immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, fire, counter-terrorism and police
Key responsibilities
Your day to day tasks will require you to;
• deliver high quality statistical advice and analysis to inform debate and influence decision making
• use a range of software packages and analytical techniques
• work proactively with customers to identify their requirements, share knowledge and information
• use innovative techniques to acquire new data sources
• be responsible for statistical production and solve problems in data management and analysis
• you may also manage junior grades including non-analysts
For the full job description, requirements and application please visit the Civil Service Jobs website.
Eligibility for these opportunities:
• UK nationals
• Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
• Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
• Certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals