Office for National Statistics
Principal Statistical Methodologist
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Location
The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham).
We operate a flexible hybrid working model across the UK, with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations and working between office and remote throughout the week. As part of the hybrid working arrangement there is a 40% minimum office attendance requirement.
Salary
£56,861
Working Patterns
All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Full time, Part time, Flexible working, Job Share
Closing date
Apply before 11:55 pm on Friday 28th August 2026
Important
For Office for National Statistics (ONS) the requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying.
Person specification
Essential Criteria
- Extensive knowledge and practical experience of statistical methods and their application within official statistics, with established expertise in developing, evaluating and delivering sample design, estimation, weighting and related methods. Experience in applying methodological expertise to complex statistical challenges and providing robust methodological assurance for statistical outputs.
- A strong track record of leading methodological and analytical research and development, delivering complex programmes of work to a high standard and driving methodological innovation. Experience of leading and developing analytical teams through coaching, mentoring, training and quality assurance.
- Excellent communication, engagement and influencing skills, with experience of providing statistical advice and consultancy to a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, operational delivery teams, academics and external experts. Able to build effective relationships, communicate complex methodological issues clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and influence decisions through evidence-based recommendations.
- Strong statistical computing and reproducible analytical skills, with substantial experience of programming in R and/or Python and applying these skills to methodological research and production. Demonstrates good practice in code development, including code review, version control using Git, and the application of Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP) principles to produce robust, efficient and transparent analytical solutions.
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The application process requires writing a Personal Statement. Your personal statement should be no longer than 1000 words. You should use this space to provide evidence for each Essential Criteria listed in the Person Specification. As the criteria are scored, we would recommend that you give clear examples for each including the impact of your actions using the STAR method:
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In return we offer you
- Hybrid working and flexi-time so you can work around your life, not the other way around!
- A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 29%
- A choice of working patterns for every role full-time, part-time, job-share.
- Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Opportunities to learn new technology & skills on the job, utilising blocked out Protected Learning Time in your weekly schedule and taking advantage of the support of our Communities of Practice
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Diversity Network Groups
- Mental Health Allies
- Civil Service Sports and Social club
- Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays
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