The role involves developing and enhancing software solutions to meet user story needs, following best practice guidelines, writing clean, secure, and well-tested code, coaching and mentoring colleagues, supporting a continuous delivery environment, operating services, identifying issues in production, designing and executing test techniques.

There are two roles available across two areas of digital delivery: Digital Applications – Survey Data Collection (SDC) and Dissemination.

Digital Applications – Survey Data Collection (SDC) This role will primarily focus on Respondent Account Services (RASRM), providing services that support how respondents interact with ONS surveys.

Dissemination This role involves developing, supporting, and improving services used across the current and new ONS website platforms, including search, authentication, routing, and feedback services.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance software solutions to meet user story needs.
• Follow best practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines.
• Write clean, secure, and well-tested code.
• Coach and mentor colleagues.
• Support a continuous delivery environment, using effective delivery and deployment techniques.
• Operate the services they build and identify issues in production.
• Design and execute a range of test techniques.

Person specification:

• Programming and build (software engineering)
• Systems Design
• Test Engineering
• Modern Developments Standards
• Service Support

Behaviours:

• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace

Technical skills:

• Programming and Build (Practitioner)
• Test Engineering (Practitioner)
• Service Support (Practitioner)
• Communication between technical and non-technical (Practitioner)

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Part of the National Statistician's Office, the National Statistician's Analysis Unit (NSAU) conducts policy-relevant analysis for stakeholders from across ONS and other government departments. Researchers process and analyse data, often linking across surveys and administrative data sources such as ONS Census data and health and employment records. Analysts then produce statistical outputs and rapid response policy analysis using this data. The NSAU also supports business areas across the ONS and the broader Government Statistical Service (GSS) with analytical work that is methodological in nature, leading to improved quality of analysis outputs.

The purpose of the Senior Statistical Data Scientist role is to code, manipulate, model and analyse data, report on findings in technical outputs, apply/develop innovative analytical methods, and/or develop data processes in the division.

In this role you will contribute to high-quality, policy-relevant analysis using a range of data sources and innovative analytical methods and models (both within ONS and across the broader GSS). You will contribute to development of reproducible analytical pipelines (RAP) to efficiently produce consistent and accurate datasets and statistics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for multiple aspects of statistical production/research or data science analytical projects
• Ensure analytical reproducibility, transparency and collaboration across the team
• Support the team in areas such as transformation and technical projects, taking the lead on delegated projects when required
• Apply advanced statistical and data science techniques to develop policy relevant analysis and/or improvements to current analytical methods
• Ability to respond to problems in datasets, data processes, data products and services as they occur
• Lead the development of technical and research papers and publications on the ONS website and for submission to peer reviewed journals
• Engage with stakeholders in ONS, other government departments, charities and academia to understand requirements, present results, advise on best-practice methodologies, and promote the work of the team
• Contribute to the development of funding bids to support new projects
• Potential for line management and/or matrix management of one or more analyst

Person specification

• Experience of using a range of data science and statistical techniques including knowledge of the assumptions, strengths, and limitations.
• Strong programming skills (ideally in R and/or Python) for the preparation and analysis of large datasets with experience implementing best practice, including version control and knowledge of RAP principles.
• Experience of managing the delivery of complex projects, prioritising tasks in line with organisational objectives.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex analysis to both specialists and non-specialists, and contribute effectively to discussions with senior officials and external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop others and share knowledge.

Qualifications

There are two eligibility routes for applicants: Qualifications route To apply you should have: • a first- or second-class honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Psychology, Geography,). OR • a higher degree, for example MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Psychology, Geography). Experience route Alternatively you could apply if you: • have worked in a statistical or data science field and are able to demonstrate Continuous Professional Development (via a logbook) covering a minimum of three years. You will need to evidence how you applied statistics or data science at the same level as a foundation degree or HND (level five) and demonstrates the expected skills as outlined in the GSG Competency framework.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £43,644, Office for National Statistics contributes £12,643 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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The Senior Quality Assurance Test Analyst role is part of the Digital Services Quality Assurance and Testing (DS-QAT) team, which oversees multiple work streams and projects, taking ownership of the QAT strategy as part of a broader risk-based approach.

Responsibilities:

• Take a business and operational view to finding solutions to complex problems.
• Lead the day-to-day work of the testing team, bringing the test team and project together to complete testing activities according to the project plan or agreed delivery dates.
• Provide test coverage support for test engineers and software developers.
• Identify additional tests for both functional and non-functional requirements where appropriate.
• Deliver at pace using the most appropriate delivery methodologies and adopting agile principles.
• Assist decision makers in gathering information to make informed decisions.
• Actively participate in the Testing community and broader communities to refine and develop standards, working practices, sharing of knowledge, and understanding.
• Line management of QAT Analysts within the ONS community.

Person Specification:

• Communicating between the technical and non-technical: listen to and interpret the needs of technical and non-technical stakeholders, and manage their expectations; manage active and reactive communication; support or host difficult discussions within the team or with diverse senior stakeholders.
• Managing, reporting and resolving defects: contribute to developing standards for defect management processes; manage and escalate dependencies, defects, and risks across the team; contribute to mitigation and contingency plans across teams; use defect patterns and trends to make recommendations on testing and quality approaches, with support; manage stakeholder expectations and communications during defect resolution.
• Test & Quality Planning: work with teams to develop and implement appropriate quality testing approaches, plans and strategies; contribute to organisational quality testing strategies; implement ways to capture data to drive continuous improvement of quality testing approaches, plans and strategies; advocate for full team ownership of quality testing activities, encouraging early engagement.
• Strategic Insight (Wider Business): understand the need for organisational testing strategy and objectives and what testing the business area(s) are trying to complete; align testing resource and activities across teams to assist decision making and action.
• Designing and Executing Tests: influence and guide the use of appropriate test types and techniques; lead others in designing, building, maintaining and executing tests that verify the system meets user acceptance criteria or requirement; contribute to developing and implementing standards for designing and executing tests; improve test types and techniques through a structured process.

Qualifications:

• ISTQ Software Testing Foundations Certification or Equivalent demonstrable experience (At least 3 years' experience)

Behaviours:

• Working Together
• Managing a Quality Service
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical Skills:

• Understanding of Test Management Tools (JIRA, QC, TFS, Azure DevOps, any other)
• Knowledge of Reporting and planning of test activities with Test tools or Excel

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The Automation function within ONS Digital Services is responsible for helping the organisation work more efficiently through the use of automation, low-code and AI technologies. We partner with teams across ONS to simplify processes, reduce manual effort and improve services, enabling colleagues to focus on delivering value for citizens and stakeholders.

Our multidisciplinary teams deliver and support a wide range of digital solutions, including workflow automation, applications, data insights and AI-enabled services. We provide technical leadership, governance and support to ensure these technologies are adopted safely, securely and effectively.

Supporting thousands of users across the organisation, the function plays a key role in driving innovation, increasing productivity and building digital capability, helping ONS modernise services and deliver better outcomes through technology.

As senior delivery manager, you will be accountable for the effective delivery of complex, high risk products and services. You'll have experience across a range of products and services throughout the entire product life cycle and act as the main point of escalation.

You'll have strong communication skills and engage senior stakeholders, while coaching and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the delivery of the Centre of Enablement and Citizen Developer Governance roadmap, ensuring successful delivery of products, services and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work with the Service Owner and Service Manager to translate strategic priorities into clear delivery plans, milestones and measurable outcomes.
• Manage complex risks, issues, dependencies and competing priorities across multiple teams and stakeholders, ensuring delivery momentum is maintained.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of governance processes, standards, assurance activities and service improvements that enable safe and effective use of low-code technologies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leaders, technical specialists, platform teams and business stakeholders, facilitating collaboration and informed decision-making.
• Provide delivery reporting, performance insights and recommendations to support governance boards, service reviews and strategic planning activities.
• Promote Agile and Lean delivery practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and evidence-based decision making.
• Support and develop communities of practice, encouraging knowledge sharing, capability development, mentoring and collaboration across the organisation.
• Act as an escalation point for delivery challenges, resolving complex issues and driving solutions that balance governance, user needs and organisational priorities.

Alongside your salary of £56,861, Office for National Statistics contributes £16,472 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

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As a Business Architect, you will lead business architecture across the programme, translating strategic objectives into effective business design and delivery. You will work with senior leaders, shape transformation initiatives, support decision-making, and provide expert guidance on complex business challenges and solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Support executive-level work and management of the business architecture practice
• Guide others in using business architectural tools and methods
• Understand and apply business architectural principles, techniques, and tools to business scenarios
• Create business architecture artefacts, including abstract representations of the organisation
• Develop standard and scalable models to collect, aggregate, or disaggregate complex information

Person Specification:

• Business architecture (Practitioner): Apply and develop business architecture frameworks, principles, and techniques
• Methods and Tools (Practitioner): Build capability in methods and tools
• Stakeholder relationship management (Practitioner): Work with stakeholders to develop and implement communication strategies
• Strategic design and Business Change (Practitioner): Demonstrate understanding of business issues and their impact
• Strategic thinking (Practitioner): Define strategies and policies, providing guidance to others

Benefits:

• Salary: £56,861 - £66,704 per year
• Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme contribution: £16,472

Inclusion & Accessibility:

• ONS is an inclusive, equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident Leader

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