Census Test Field Team Leader (University) Newcastle upon Tyne

Alexander Mann Solutions Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Mann Solutions Ltd., in partnership with the Office for National Statistics, invites applications for Census Test Field Team Leader (University) Newcastle upon Tyne. You will lead a team of up to eight Census Test Officers, working around campus and halls of residence to encourage student participation in the 2027 Census Test.

No prior census, survey or public sector experience is required. If you can lead and coach teams, work independently, and communicate with diverse people, we

Qualifications

• Leading and coaching teams to perform well.
• Strong planning and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication across diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage and motivate a Census Test Officers team to achieve project objectives.
• Plan workloads and monitor progress to meet safety and data quality standards.
• Provide guidance, coaching and support to team members.
• Maintain accurate records and use digital systems to manage activity.
• Lead field activities around campus and halls of residence with travel within the area.

Job description

Census Test Field Team Leader (University) Newcastle upon Tyne

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?

This is a unique opportunity to:

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: February 2027

Duration: Approximately 6 weeks

Hours: 37 hours per week

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

Evening and Weekend Availability: Some 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.

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