Research Officer

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

We operate an adaptable 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: £34,624

Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered for Full time, Part time, Adaptable working, Job Share

Closing Date: Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 25th November 2025

Shape the future with data that matters.

Are you passionate about using research to make a difference?

At ONS, we produce trusted statistics that inform decisions across government, business and society. From health and well-being to local economies and high streets, our insights help shape the UK’s future.

We’re looking for Research Officers to join our team and contribute to the production of high-quality statistics and analysis. You’ll be part of the Government Social Research (GSR) profession, working on projects that reflect the fast-changing world around us.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver and publish National Statistics across a range of topics.

• Provide analysis and context to support decision-making.

• Develop new methods and systems to meet evolving data needs.

• Conduct qualitative research using techniques like focus groups, usability testing and cognitive interviews.

• Design and test surveys for various formats (online, paper, phone, face-to-face).

• Use tools like R and Python to support your research.

• Share findings through reports, presentations and conferences.

• Collaborate across teams and build solid stakeholder relationships.

In return we offer you:

• Hybrid working and flexitime 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