Background Rapid changes in society and technology mean that more data, in richer and more complex forms, is available than ever before. A fundamental part of the UK Statistics Authority’s strategy, Statistic for the public good, is to use data in ethically appropriate ways to produce research and statistics for the public good to inform […]
We are looking for academic, public or private sector experts to become part of our “ONS Fellowship”. The ONS Fellows provide innovative analytical and methodological skills to support the ONS to meet its publicly stated objectives around improving statistics and analysis. We are actively seeking a broad group of candidates who can bring fresh perspectives, […]
Our International Development Team are currently advertising for the following two positions: International Development Team The demand for internationally comparative data has been unprecedented and shows no sign of slowing down. These data inform critical decision making about the society and the economy – impacting a wide range of issues, from healthcare to taxes. No […]
Today, Sir Robert Chote begins his five-year term as the new Chair of the UK Statistics Authority. He will step in as the Authority reflects on the first two years of its strategy, Statistics for the Public Good; and the Office for National Statistics releases the first results of Census 2021 in England and Wales. […]
Following the UK’s exit from the European statistical system, we are strengthening the governance arrangements for official economic statistics, focussing on the ways we produce, and assure our statistics. At the centre of this new governance framework will be the new National Statistician’s Committee for Advice on Standards for Economic Statistics (NSCASE). NSCASE will ensure […]
We are seeking to appoint independent committee members to the newly formed ‘National Statistician’s Committee for Advice on Standards for Economic Statistics’ (NSCASE). Economic statistics are among the most important indicators of the condition of the UK economy and are some of the most closely watched official statistics. The new NSCASE Committee will support the […]
Applications for this post have now closed. We are seeking to appoint an independent Chair to the newly formed ‘National Statistician’s Committee for Advice on Standards for Economic Statistics’ (NSCASE). Economic statistics are among the most fundamental indicators of the state of the UK and are some of the most closely watched official statistics. The […]
Applications for this post have now closed. We are currently looking for a new Chair of the UK Statistics Authority for a five-year term starting in April 2022. This is a high-profile position for someone who will promote the independence, trustworthiness & impartiality of official statistics. We are looking for an effective advocate and influential […]
Professor Sir John Aston has been appointed as a non-executive board member of the UK Statistics Authority for a period of three years beginning on 1 July 2021. Professor Aston is Harding Professor of Statistics in Public Life at the University of Cambridge, where he leads research into the use of quantitative evidence in public […]
We are looking to appoint independent members to the UK Statistics Authority’s National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee (NSDEC) If successful in your application, you would play an important role enabling ethically appropriate research and statistics for the public good. About the National Statistician’s Data Ethics Advisory Committee: Chaired by Dame Moira Gibb, the National […]