Director of Statistics & Strategic Analytics

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport; England; Ibrido; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a senior statistician leader to head its Central Statistics Team. You will drive high-quality analysis, influence decision-making, and collaborate across government to improve public services and policy decisions.

You will lead a multi-site team, deliver briefing to Ministers, and develop granular statistics on national and local levels, ensuring trust and value from official statistics.

Competenze

• Minimum 2:2 degree in a numerate subject containing taught statistical content.
• Higher degree (MSc/PhD) with formal statistical training.
• 3+ years' experience in a statistical or data science role with evidence of Continuous Professional Development.

Mansioni

• Lead the Central Statistics Team and direct a multi-site team to drive public and policy outputs from major surveys and data sources.
• Deliver authoritative statistical briefing to Ministers, senior officials, and the Departmental Board.
• Lead strategic work with partners (ONS, MHCLG, ALBs) to develop granular, sub-national statistics for local growth and devolution.
• Represent and champion Statistics in DCMS and drive capability standards with OSR and National Statistician.

Conoscenze

Strategic analytical leadership

Quality assurance

Influencing and communicating with to-

Building capability

Collaboration and stakeholder

Innovation and continuous improvement

Formazione

2:2 degree in a numerate subject with statistical content

MSc/PhD with formal statistical training

3+ years in statistical/data science role with CPD

Descrizione del lavoro

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a senior statistician leader to head its Central Statistics Team. You will drive high-quality analysis, influence decision-making, and collaborate across government to improve public services and policy decisions.

You will lead a multi-site team, deliver briefing to Ministers, and develop granular statistics on national and local levels, ensuring trust and value from official statistics.