Assistant Methodologist

Office for National Statistics; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme (29%)

Flexible working patterns

Parental leave 26 weeks

Learning on the job

Employee support programmes

Diversity networks

Mental Health Allies

Job summary

The Office for National Statistics is seeking a skilled analyst to conduct research, analyse statistical data and disseminate findings to varied audiences. The role supports UK-wide projects with hybrid working between offices in Newport or Titchfield (Fareham) and remote work.

Applicants should have strong data analysis abilities and be comfortable learning new statistical languages, with a proactive approach to developing methods and delivering high-quality outputs on time.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

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Skills

Research & analysis

Statistical programming

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Timely delivery

Communication skills

Job description

Location:

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

We operate a flexible 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.

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

• 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.

In return we offer you:

• Hybrid working and flexi-time 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