Applications open for Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

Applications are now open for the role of Chair of the UK Statistics Authority.

The Authority is an independent statutory body and a non-ministerial department that operates independently from government. The Authority reports directly to the parliaments of the UK, Scotland and Wales and the Northern Ireland Assembly.

The Chair provides leadership to the UK Statistics Authority Board, which oversees the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) and the wider statistical system.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the independence, integrity and quality of official statistics.

For a detailed job description, person specification and information on how to apply, visit the Public Appointments website.