Office for National Statistics
Data Analyst
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Locations
The locations for this role are Newport, & Titchfield (Fareham).
Due to workforce controls you can only select Manchester, London & Darlington if you are an existing ONS / UKSA employee contracted to that location. If you are not contracted at one of these sites, these options are not available to you.
Only existing ONS contractual homeworkers can select Homeworking.
Applicants who select a location they are not eligible for will be removed from the recruitment process and will not be considered for alternative locations.
This role is aligned to ONS hybrid working principles, which are based on attending the office with purpose. The postholder will be expected to contribute to the organisation’s overall 40% office attendance, in line with business and role requirements.
The induction process for the role will be conducted in person.
Please refer to attachments for further terms and flexibilities.
Job Summary
Here at the Office for National Statistics (ONS), we have unrivalled access to a vast breadth and depth of data. Every day, we use this to produce trusted statistics and insightful analysis that informs both the public and policymakers on the issues that matter most.
Our work spans the production of essential economic statistics and the analysis that brings them to life to support decision makers and help people understand the UK economy. Our key focus is producing high quality, relevant and timely core statistics: gross domestic product, inflation, public sector finances, labour market statistics, trade and the balance of payments. We're also expanding our use of administrative data, while transforming our surveys and moving off legacy statistical systems.
Following the recent independent review of ONS by Sir Robert Devereux, we’ve launched our Economic Statistics Plan (ESP)—a bold response to restore quality and confidence in our economic statistics. The plan outlines how we assess the quality of our core outputs, the steps we’re taking to address risks and challenges, and the foundations we’re laying for the future. These changes will help us build a more resilient statistical system that supports confident decision-making and a clearer understanding of UK society.
Delivering the ESP successfully requires a collective effort. As part of that, ONS is recruiting a number of Data Analysts to help us understand, manipulate, and accurately analyse data—providing insight that informs both internal and external audiences. You will play a key role in delivering the Plan, and in developing our people, building good working relationships across the organisation and making ONS a great place to work.
We’re particularly interested to hear from applicants with experience with economic data sources, such as business surveys; or a background in economics, finance, or accountancy.
Job Description
Data analysts collect, organise and study data to provide business and operational insight. They work across a broad range of areas and topics.
Data analysts understand, manipulate and accurately analyse data to provide insight about a topic for internal and external audiences. They make complex topics easier for everyone to understand, including non-specialist audiences.
Key Responsibilities Of Data Analysts Include:
- manage, clean, abstract and aggregate data alongside a range of analytical studies on that data
- identify, collect and migrate data to and from a range of systems
- manipulate and link different data sets
- help with data quality checking and cleaning
- use tools and techniques for data analysis, data visualisation and provision of business insight
- present data and conclusions logically and concisely in the most appropriate format, while following the Analysis Function standards
- summarise and present the results of data analysis to a range of customers — this includes making recommendations for how to use the data
- interpret and apply relevant data information security standards, policies and procedures to data
- perform routine statistical analysis and answer queries, which may include the production of reports
- use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series, forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends in data
- work with data architecture
- use coding and programming skills for data and analytics
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Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Data Analysis (Lead Criterion): Ability to interpret and work with diverse data sets, identifying trends, resolving issues, and using programming tools to analyse and assure data quality.
- Effective Communication: Ability to identify and clearly communicate trends, insights, and anomalies in data to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Demonstrable ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building strong working relationships to support shared objectives.
Qualifications
We welcome applications from individuals who satisfy the essential criteria and are a member of, or eligible to join, one of eligibility for the government analytical professions as listed below:
- Government Economic Service (GES),
- Government Statistical Service (GSS),
- Government Operational Research Service (GORS), or
- Government Social Research (GSR).
To achieve this, candidates need to hold at least:
- A 2.2 degree in economics, OR
- A 2.2 in a social science related subject with sufficient research OR
- A 2:2 in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content
OR
- A minimum 2 years relevant work experience
Please note - All candidates are expected to ensure they meet the entry requirements. Failure to demonstrate how you meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Data Quality: Understands and can explain statistical / research methods and the differences between sources, such as concepts or different data sets. Is able to design and choose best methods for data collection.
- Analysis Approach: Utilises analytical tools to analyse data for trends and gaps, applying approved techniques to create coherent series’ and data modelling
- Presentation / Dissemination: Communicates in a straightforward and engaging manner, choosing appropriate styles to maximise understanding.
Salary and Benefits
Alongside your salary of £34,587, Office for National Statistics contributes £10,019 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
The Office for National Statistics is part of the Civil Service, and as such we share a number of key benefits with other departments, whilst also having our own unique offerings to support our 5400 valued colleagues across the business.
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Whether you are hearing about us for the first time or already know a bit about our organisation, we hope that the benefits pack attached (bottom of page) will give you a great insight into the benefits and facilities available to our colleagues, and our fantastic working culture.
Inclusion & Accessibility
At ONS we are always looking to attract the very best people from the widest possible talent pool, and we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. As a Disability Confident Leader we’re committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.
As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying, please contact the recruitment team in the first instance.
If you would like an accessible version of any of the attachments or recruitment documents below or linked to in this advert, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to assist.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Security Clearance
For ONS the requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying and the department will consider eligibility by exception on a case-by-case basis. You will be asked to provide information regarding your UK residency during your application, and failure to provide this will result in your application being rejected.
At the point of SC application, you will need to provide or give access to the following evidence:
- Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)
- UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records
- Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
- Security Services records
Visa Sponsorship
ONS are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants are expected to hold a valid right to work in the UK when employment commences. If you are applying on a time-limited visa, this will need to be valid for at least 18 months at point of application.
To work at ONS, applicants must meet the Civil Service nationality requirements, satisfy UK right to work requirements and, where applicable, meet the relevant security clearance requirements. If you are unsure whether you meet the appropriate right to work or security clearance eligibility criteria, please refer to the guidance on Gov.uk or contact the recruitment email provided in the advert before applying. Failure to meet these requirements will result in your application being rejected and employment offers being withdrawn.
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