Census Test Field Team Leader (University) Newcastle

AMS Skills Creation; Newcastle upon Tyne; Presencial; GBP 18 000 - 25 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

AMS Skills Creation is partnering with the ONS to recruit leaders for a Census Test project across university campuses and halls of residence in the UK. You will lead a team of up to eight officers, coaching them to perform effectively and work independently, with travel within the assigned area and reimbursement of expenses in line with policy.

The role focuses on leadership and community engagement, offering comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure accurate representation and

Qualificações

• Leadership, supervisory or coaching experience.
• BPSS eligibility checks (identity, right to work, employment history; and criminal record checks).
• Reliable wireless broadband connection at your home address.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and motivate a team of Census Test Officers (University) to achieve project objectives.
• Plan workloads, monitor progress, and ensure field activities are delivered to safety, security and data quality standards.
• Monitor progress and performance against operational targets.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to team members.
• Maintain accurate records and use digital systems to manage activity.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organisation

Self-motivation

Resilience

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the job

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 are invite early interest from motivated, community-minded people interested in leading a team who’ll support the local student population to take part in this important project.

These roles are about making sure your team has the support they need to reach people effectively.

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.

We are looking for transferable skills, including communication, confidence, organisation, self-motivation and resilience.

You will lead a team of up to 8 officers and will report to an Area Manager. Your team will work independently in and around campus and halls of residence , and will require your support, assistance and guidance.

Why Join Us?

• Lead a team on a nationally significant project
• Help ensure student 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

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and motivating a team of Census Test Officers (University) 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 & Duration: February 2027, approximately 6 weeks
• Hours: Average 37 hours per week, with flexible working times between 8:00am and 8:00pm
• Evening & Weekend Availability: Some working hours are expected 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.

What we are looking for

• Previous leadership, supervisory or coaching experience
• Confidence using a laptop and smartphone, including various digital applications.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

  Essential requirements

  • To be eligible, you'll need:
  • 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.

  We will be screening candidates throughout September and October.

  By joining the Census Test team, you'll help ensure student 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