Statistical Methodologist

Location: Newport, Titchfield (Fareham), Manchester or Darlington

Salary: £42,999

Working pattern: Adaptable working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Closing date: Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 20th November 2025

Person specification

Essential criteria:

• A mathematical and statistical awareness of a broad range of topics, especially in methods related to the production and development of official statistics, as well as a more in-depth understanding of particular areas.

• A track record of applying knowledge, skills and experience to good effect in a range of projects, establishing a proven approach to investigating methodological issues and being innovative in developing solutions.

• Experience of guiding, developing and coaching other analysts and quality assuring their work in order to lead a team effectively.

• Experience of managing and delivering multiple projects.

• An aptitude to providing statistical consultancy, with experience of working with customers to establish and meet their needs.

• Computer literacy, with a strong aptitude for programming, including substantial experience in independently developing code to perform statistical and methodological analyses using software such as R, SAS, or Python.

The application process requires writing a Personal Statement. Your personal statement should be no longer than 1250 words. You should use this space to provide evidence for each Essential criteria. As the criteria are scored, we would recommend that you give clear examples for each including the impact of your actions and set them out 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.

Following the closing date of the advert, all candidates who have submitted an application will be invited to complete an International Knowledge Measurement (IKM) assessment. Candidates will be invited to undertake an IKM test to assess their technical skills. Only those who achieve a minimum score of 80% will have their personal statement assessed and progress to the full sift stage.

Qualifications:

Essential

A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or post-graduate degree (conditional offers may be made for predicted grades) in a mathematical, statistical, or data science discipline, or other subject with substantial statistical or quantitative analytical content.

OR,

Clearly demonstrated equivalent experience, knowledge or qualifications may also be considered.

*Please note that Individuals will need to have been present in the UK for 3 consecutive years immediately prior to applying, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out.