Assistant Methodologist

Location: The locations for this role are Newport and Titchfield (Fareham).

Salary: £35,144

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 Thursday 3rd September 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:

• Demonstrable experience in conducting research, analysing statistical data, and effectively disseminating statistical findings.

• Strong aptitude for statistical programming, ideally with experience using software such as SAS, R, Python, Stata, or similar. Willingness and ability to learn new programming languages as required.

• A keen eye for detail and an inquisitive mindset, with a natural curiosity to understand systems and processes, and a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.

• A proactive and innovative approach to developing new methods and applications, with proven problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to produce high-quality outputs within specified deadlines, both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present statistical results clearly and effectively in both written and oral formats, tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.

The application process requires writing a Personal Statement. Your personal statement should be no longer than 1250 words. You should use this space fully 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.

• Situation - the situation you had to deal with

• Task - the task you were given to do

• Action - the action you took

• Result - what happened as a result of your action and what you learned from the experience.

*Please note: 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.