Full Fact is the UK’s independent fact checking charity. We often refer to them as our “critical friend”. They give us feedback on our publications and sometimes criticise our work, but it’s all in the name of providing users with clear information that allows them to make informed decisions. Working with Full Fact can provide […]
Learn moreWhat is on offer? The Data Science Campus and the Learning Academy invite you to apply for various modules in the MSc in Data Analytics for Government (MDataGov) in 2019. Module dates in 2019 These MDataGov modules will be taught at ONS offices by Oxford Brookes University. All modules have now been confirmed. We still have […]
Learn moreThe Learning Academy is offering two introductory courses online – Statistical Disclosure Control and an Introduction to Administrative Data. They are also adding a new course on data ethics. How do I sign up? You’ll need to register your interest: Introduction to Administrative Data Statistical Disclosure Control Introduction to Data Ethics Once you have registered you […]
Learn moreThe Royal Statistical Society (RSS) is looking for the numbers that tell the story of 2018 for our annual ‘Statistic of the Year’.
Learn moreGSS Careers are pleased to announce that we are collaborating with the BBC again to offer professional development secondments to our experienced analysts in 2019.
Learn moreWe had a fantastic GSS Conference in Manchester this year celebrating 50 years of the GSS – a big thank you to the brilliant team who helped put the conference together and ensured it was a great success! To make sure the next conference is just as great (if not better) we’re looking for a […]
Learn moreThe Career Checkpoint course is now open to all staff across the Government Statistical Service. The aim of the session is to enable staff to review and reflect on their progress to date, discuss career challenges (and how they can be overcome) and explore what support is needed/available to make the next career steps. The […]
Learn moreOn 16th October 2018, the Good Practice Team (GPT) and the Government Digital Service (GDS) hosted the first meeting of a new champions group to support and promote the use of Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP) across the GSS. These champions are statisticians who have the software development skills necessary to deliver RAP data products, and […]
Learn moreDo you want to influence UK official statistics? The Royal Statistical Society (RSS) have a great development opportunity that will let you do just that. The RSS have two vacancies on their official statistics section committee for 2019. The current committee includes academics, members of the GSS and other statisticians. They arrange a programme of […]
Learn moreThere are currently three recruitment campaigns running across the Government Statistical Service. Statistical officer Higher statistical officer Senior statistician
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