Statistician roles across the Government Statistical Service
EO minimum: £24,327 per annum - suitable for graduates with a qualifying degree
HEO minimum: £28,070 per annum - suitable for graduate with some experience
SEO minimum: £37,056 per annum - suitable for experienced statisticians
We are happy to consider applications from part time workers.
Closing date: 28th March 2026 (at midday)
Do you want a career where you can be at the heart of decision making in government? We are hiring on behalf of the Government Statistical Service, who consist of over thirty different departments.
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 working on projects 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
- 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
Please read the criteria qualifications required in the job description. All of these roles will require you to have 25% of your modules in statistics/quantitative analysis.
Job links
StO: https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1842144
HStO - https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1842142
SStO - https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1842139
SStO (London) - https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/jobs.cgi?jcode=1842140
We offer hybrid working. How often you are required to attend the office will be arranged with your line manager and will also depend on which Government Department you are allocated to.
The apply button will take you to the Civil Service Jobs website where you can see the candidate pack and an overview of the recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 37 per week
Salary: £24,327.00-£40,262.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do 25% of your modules include statistics/quantitative analysis?
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: Remote
