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  1. Vacancy: National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel members

    Deadline extended: The closing date for applications is 28 August 2026 at 23:55pm We are looking to appoint Members to the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications (ESC) Technical Advisory Panel (TAP, hereafter referred to as the Panel).  If successful in your application, you will provide independent advice to the National Statistician and the Deputy National […]

  2. Vacancy: Advisory Panel on National Accounts members

    Deadline extended: The closing date for applications is 1 July 2026 at 23:55pm The Advisory Panel on National Accounts (APoNA) provides independent advice to the Deputy National Statistician on the production, publication, uses and applications of National Accounts and their technical aspects.   About the Advisory Panel on National Accounts The APoNA has been set up […]

  3. Vacancy: National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee lay members

    The closing date for applications is 17 April 2026 at 23:55pm The National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee (NSDEC) advises the National Statistician and executives of the UK Statistics Authority that the access, use and sharing of public data, for research and statistical purposes, is ethical and for the public good. In the absence of […]

  4. Invitation to join the Social Survey Strategic Forum

    Expressions of interest must be submitted by Friday 27 March at 23:55pm The UK Statistics Authority is pleased to open expressions of interest for membership of the new Social Survey Strategic Forum, launching in April 2026. The Forum has been established to bring together senior strategic leaders from across government, the social research sector, and […]

  5. Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics 2026 open for entries

    The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is accepting entries for the 2026 Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics, presented in partnership with the UK Statistics Authority and Civil Service World. The award celebrates good practice in UK official statistics, recognising outstanding innovations, developments and challenges faced by government statisticians whether it’s working to improve regular outputs or innovating […]

    Text on a white background announcing that the Campion Award for Excellence in Official Statistics is now open for nominations. Text under this reads that the deadline for entries is 10 April 2026. Graphic also has the Royal Statistical Society, UK Statistics Authority and Civil Service World logos.
  6. Vacancy: Regulation Committee independent members

    The closing date for applications is 6 March 2026 at 23:55pm We are looking to appoint two independent members to the Regulation Committee of the UK Statistics Authority. The UK Statistics Authority is an independent body at arm’s length from government. The Authority has a statutory objective of promoting and safeguarding the production and publication […]

  7. Vacancy: National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications Technical Advisory Panel Chair

    The closing date for applications is 30 April 2026 at 23:55pm We are looking to appoint a Chair to the National Statistician’s Economic Statistics Classifications (ESC) Technical Advisory Panel (TAP, hereafter referred to as the Panel). If successful in your application, you will provide independent advice to the National Statistician and the Deputy National Statistician […]

  8. Update on the appointment of the Chair of the UK Statistics Authority

    The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee has published a letter from the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister confirming that the campaign to recruit a permanent Chair of the UK Statistics Authority has closed without appointment. A new campaign will be launched in 2026. Penny Young will remain in post as interim Chair until […]

  9. Vacancy: Methodological Assurance Review Panel member

    The closing date for applications is 12 January 2026 at 23:55pm The National Statistician’s Methodological Assurance Review Panel (MARP) is seeking to recruit a new member with specific economic statistics expertise. About the Methodological Assurance Review Panel The Methodological Assurance Review Panel (MARP) provides review, assurance and advice on the statistical methods used to produce […]

  10. Emma Rourke steps down as Acting National Statistician

    The UK Statistics Authority has announced today that having established the key capabilities of the National Statistician role in an acting capacity, Emma Rourke will be leaving the Authority later this month to take up an exciting opportunity as part of the Whitehall in Industry scheme. The recruitment exercise for a permanent National Statistician is […]

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