Census Test Field Team Leader (Household) Monmouthshire

Alexander Mann Solutions; Wales; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Travel expenses reimbursed

Job summary

Alexander Mann Solutions Ltd. is recruiting Census Test Field Team Leaders to coordinate Household Officers across Monmouthshire for a short-term, field-based project. You will lead teams, plan workloads, and ensure safety and data quality while working across diverse communities.

Training is provided and travel within the area is required. Ideal candidates have strong leadership, organisational skills, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Ability to coach and motivate others in the field
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a Household Officers team across the area
• Plan workloads and ensure field activities meet safety and data quality standards
• Monitor progress and performance against targets
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to team members
• Maintain accurate records using digital systems

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Planning

Team motivation

Communication

Problem solving

Self-discipline

Adaptability

Job description

Census Test Field Team Leader (Household) Monmouthshire

Applications are now open for Census Test Field Team Leader (Household) opportunities in Monmouthshire starting March 2027.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is conducting an important large-scale Census Test in 2027. which will help shape the design and delivery of Census 2031.

AMS Skills Creation are working in partnership with ONS to invite early interest from motivated, community-minded people interested in leading a Team who’ll support local households to take part in this important project.

No previous census, survey, or public sector experience is required. If you're confident leading and coaching teams to perform well and work independently, and you want to make a difference in your local community, we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Lead a team on a nationally significant project
• Help ensure communities are represented in future decision-making
• Develop and strengthen your leadership and operational management skills
• Gain valuable experience supporting and working with the UK's largest producer of official statistics.
• Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Be part of an inclusive, innovative team that helps shape future public services

About the Roles

As a Census Test Field Team Leader (Household), you will coordinate and support a team of Household Officers working across your assigned area.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and motivating a team to achieve project objectives
• Planning workloads, monitoring progress, allocating and ensuing field activities are delivered in line with required standards for safety, security, and data quality.
• Monitoring progress and performance against operational targets
• Providing guidance, coaching and support to team members
• Maintaining accurate records and using digital systems to manage activity

This is a field-based leadership role, not an office-based position. Travel within your assigned area will be required, with expenses reimbursed in line with ONS travel policies.

Contract and Working Pattern

Start Date: February 2027

Duration: Approximately 8 weeks

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Times: Between 8:00am and 8:00pm and will require flexibility

Evening and Weekend Availability: Some of your working hours are expected to be during evenings and weekends

Full Training Provided

You will begin with a comprehensive one-week training programme designed to give you everything you need to succeed.

We'll help you develop the skills and confidence to:

• Plan and organise your team’s workload effectively
• Manage visits confidently and safely
• Communicate with a wide range of people and problem-solving techniques
• Using digital systems, devices and reporting tools.

To be eligible, you'll need:

• Valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle, with proof of (Business Class 1 use) insurance (evidence of both must be provided before employment begins)
• To meet the eligibility criteria for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). BPSS includes identity, right to work, employment history; and criminal record (unspent convictions) checks.
• A reliable wireless broadband connection at your home address

Be Part of Something Bigger

The Census helps shape decisions about public services, housing, transport, healthcare and education. By joining the Census Test team, you'll play an important role in ensuring communities are accurately represented and that future census operations are as effective as possible.

By joining the Census Test team, you'll help ensure communities are accurately represented while contributing to the successful design of Census 2031.

This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, community engagement and public service in a role that delivers real impact

Take the first step towards supporting one of the UK's most important national projects.

What we are looking for:

• Previous leadership, supervisory or coaching experienceConfidence using a laptop and smartphone, including various digital applications
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Self-discipline, self-motivation, and confidence working without close supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience, adaptability, and sound decision-making skills, especially when supporting a team in the field.
• A positive approach to supporting and motivating others