Statistical Officer Job Description

Departments Business Innovation & Skills UK Statistics Authority

Cabinet Office Office for National
Department for Transport Statistics
Department for Education Welsh Government
Department for Communities & HM Revenue & Customer
Local Government Department for
Department of Energy & Climate Environment, Food
Change &
Department for International Rural Affairs
Development NHS Health & Social
Department for Work & Pensions Care
Department of Health Information Centre
Food Standards Agency Department for Education
HM Revenue & Customs Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Justice
Office of Rail Regulation
HM Treasury
Location London South Wales North South East
&
The West
Number of 30
Vacancies
Grade StO (EO equivalent)
Salary Starting salary approx £20k- £25k (depending on location &
department).
Type of Role Analytical
Eligibility Stage 4 - external
Reserved/Non This is a Non Reserved post under the Civil Service Nationality
Reserved Rules and is therefore open to UK, Commonwealth and European
Economic Area (EEA) Nationals and certain non EEA members.
Security All posts will be subject to security clearance. Security level will
depend on the department.
Is a medical No
required for
this post?
Job From the economic future of the country to the provision of public
Description services, statistics are vital to every imaginable area of our lives.
Come and join the Government Statistical Service (GSS) as a
Statistical Officer where you work across a range of government
departments, agencies and other public body playing a pivotal role
in UK Government decision making.
You will join a team of data experts who work in multi-disciplinary
teams to collect, process and analyse the data underpinning our
society and economy. From tax to transport, to health, policing
and the environment, you can expect to see your analysis hitting
the headlines on a regular basis and being used by decision-
makers in government and industry at the highest level. The role
will require you to apply your Statistical and Data Science skills to
 innovate and solve problems in data management and analysis
and you will be using a range of software packages and analytical
techniques. Dissemination skills and the ability to explain and
communicate your findings will also be essential.
Competence 1 Data Analysis Application Assessment
(An understanding of form
data analysis)
Analysis of Variance
Regression
Multivariate Techniques
Time Series Analysis
Index Numbers
Generalised Linear
Model
Hypothesis Testing
Competence 2 Data Collection Application Assessment
(An understanding of form
data collection)
Data collection
principles
Sampling
Competence 3 Dissemination Application Assessment
(Express statistical or form
complex ideas
effectively
either orally, in writing
or both with sensitivity
and
respect for others)
Competence 4 4 Collaborating & Assessment
Partnering
(Working with others to
achieve an end goal)
Competence 5 Making Effective Assessment
Decisions
(Being able to make a
decision and
understanding
the wider impact of
your decision)
Competence 6 Managing a Quality Assessment
Service
(Working to a deadline
to meet the need/s of a
customer/s)
Qualification(s) We are looking for candidates who have, or hope to obtain this year,
one of the following:
• a minimum of a 2:2 degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject,
such as Maths, Statistics, Economics, Psychology, Sociology,
Computer Science, Sciences or Geography.
 • a graduate diploma of the Royal Statistical Society (RSS).
• an equivalent qualification.
We also welcome applications from candidates who do not have a
degree but can demonstrate significant experience in a statistics related
field, plus continuing professional development in a
relevant area that leads to qualifications (for example, RSS Higher
Certificate).
Membership(s) Successful candidates will join the Government Statistical Group
Working This job/these jobs are available for full-time, part-time or flexible
Pattern working arrangements (including Job Share arrangements).
Employment Permanent
Terms
Relocation The posts do not offer any assistance with Relocation Expenses.
Package
Benefits • Membership of a government wide recognised professional
body;
• The ability to move within a profession-specific job market
with
• cross government opportunities;
• A personal professional coach;
• Access to centralised career guidance and advice service;
• Direct leadership from the National Statistician;
• Access to profession specific promotion opportunities;
• Focused learning and development opportunities, steered
by the
• Statistician CPD Framework;
• Part of an active, mutually supportive community of fellow
• professionals;
• Flexible working hours;
• 25-30 days annual leave plus public holidays;
• Pension scheme.

Additional to the above, benefits will vary by department

Interview The Assessment will include an interview and a written test.
locations and Assessment will be held in Newport, South Wales and London.
dates London Interviews will take place 23-25 June 2014
Newport Interviews will take place 8-10 July 2014
Contact details For queries and application submission, please email
gss.recruitment@statistics.gsi.gov.uk
Further details Details of the Civil Service Nationality Rules are located at:
http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/about/resources/nationality-rules.
Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements. For
the most up-to-date information on the requirements of working in
the UK, please go to the UK Border Agency website:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working/
The Civil Service is committed to providing services which
embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We
also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants
who meet our minimum selection criteria.
 We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender,
marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion,
age, disability, HIV positivity, working pattern, caring
responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs - or any
other grounds.

Please note that the word count for each individual competency is
250 words.

Once you have submitted your application it cannot be amended;

only submit your application when you have completely finished
and answered all the relevant questions. Late applications will not
be accepted
Closing date 4 June 2014
Pension Pension schemes are available and more information will be
Statement provided to successful candidates. For further information on
these schemes please refer to the following website
www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensions