Job Opportunities in United Kingdom
October 14, 2024
Government Statistical Service
Newcastle upon Tyne
FULL TIME & TEMPORARY & OTHER & PART TIME
GSS Summer Student Placements 2025
Details
Reference number
369780
Salary
£22,699
National min £22,699 , London min £25,991 per annum (will vary by department)
Job grade
Administrative Officer
Summer Placement
Contract type
Temporary
Fixed term
Fixed term
Length of employment
up to 3 months
Business area
GSS - Statistical and Analytical - Positions across Government Departments
Type of role
Analytical
Information Technology
Science
Statistics
Information Technology
Science
Statistics
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Number of jobs available
10
Contents
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Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
Apply and further information
Location
Birmingham, Bristol, Darlington, Fareham, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newport (Gwent), Sheffield, Wolverhampton, York
About the job
Job summary
Are you studying a numerate degree and seeking a summer placement?
Are you interested in pursuing a career in statistics?
Are you excited by challenge that will put your statistical skills to the test?
If the answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you in the Government Statistical Service.
You could be spending your university summer placement in one of our departments across the UK, working at the heart of government, in roles that really make a difference, including;
There may be opportunities in the following departments;
Are you interested in pursuing a career in statistics?
Are you excited by challenge that will put your statistical skills to the test?
If the answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you in the Government Statistical Service.
You could be spending your university summer placement in one of our departments across the UK, working at the heart of government, in roles that really make a difference, including;
- Supporting the transport network and infrastructure to keep the UK on the move
- Safeguarding our natural environment to sustain a thriving rural economy
- Supporting immigration and passports, drugs policy, crime, fire, counter-terrorism and police
- Department for Works and Pensions (DWP)
- Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)
- Department for Business and Trade (DBT)
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Local Communities (DLUHC)
- Department for Transport (DFT)
- Cabinet Office (CO)
- Office for National Statistics (ONS)
Job description
The work is high profile and you might find yourself working with requests from Ministers and other senior officials. You will work with existing team members focusing on research work which will form part of larger projects. This role may also include:
The summer placement will for a continuous period of up to 3 months, between June - August 2025
- Being exposed to multiple arms of government such as central policy, delivery of frontline services, finance and long term strategy;
- Working with a variety of professions including analysts, policy, delivery and IT specialists
- Working in a government environment which promotes a healthy work-life balance and encourages learning and development
- Joining a community of placement students and network across the GSS
The summer placement will for a continuous period of up to 3 months, between June - August 2025
Person specification
These placements are an opportunity for you to put into practice the techniques you have learnt during your studies within a working environment. You will work with others, including Data Scientists to learn new techniques and understand how the work across the GSS influences and shapes policy decision making.
You will have the opportunity to learn the skills required for professional life whilst working for the GSS which has been ranked as one of the top 100 graduate employers in the country (rated by the graduates themselves).
If you enjoy your time with us as a summer placement we would love you to make this a full-time career. As part of your placement you will be fully supported in your development to help you apply for any related external recruitment campaigns in the future. Many successful students secure a
job offer during their placement ready for when they have graduated- a fantastic opportunity not to be missed.
For details of longer term career development opportunities - https://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/
Person Specification
You will have the opportunity to learn the skills required for professional life whilst working for the GSS which has been ranked as one of the top 100 graduate employers in the country (rated by the graduates themselves).
If you enjoy your time with us as a summer placement we would love you to make this a full-time career. As part of your placement you will be fully supported in your development to help you apply for any related external recruitment campaigns in the future. Many successful students secure a
job offer during their placement ready for when they have graduated- a fantastic opportunity not to be missed.
For details of longer term career development opportunities - https://gss.civilservice.gov.uk/
Person Specification
- Experience in collection, manipulation and analysis of data and presenting research results (theoretical or practical understanding of basic statistics).
- IT literate, with experience of working with a variety of software, especially Excel, including experience of or aptitude for statistical software.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate analysis to non-specialists
- Ability to work as part of a team to deliver quality statistical advice and analysis, often to tight deadline
Qualifications
You must be currently studying for a highly numerate degree (e.g. mathematics, engineering, chemistry, physics) and expecting to achieve a 2:2 or above.
Please note this vacancy is open to those returning to their Undergraduate Degree following their placement. Please do not apply if you are in your final year
In the qualifications section, please ensure you include details of;
1. The degree you are studying
2. Your current year of study,
3. Your expect graduation year
4. Predicted grade.
Failure to provide this information may result in your application being sifted out.
Please note this vacancy is open to those returning to their Undergraduate Degree following their placement. Please do not apply if you are in your final year
In the qualifications section, please ensure you include details of;
1. The degree you are studying
2. Your current year of study,
3. Your expect graduation year
4. Predicted grade.
Failure to provide this information may result in your application being sifted out.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Presenting and Disseminating Data
- Data Analysis
Benefits
The Government Statistical Service is a community for all civil servants working in the collection, production and communication of official statistics. Our statisticians work across a range of government departments, agencies and other public bodies playing a pivotal role in government decision making.
Working in the GSS means you
We take the well-being of employees seriously and we consider everyone, in whatever department or location in the country to be part of a diverse and inclusive GSS family.
Inclusion & Accessibility
Working in the GSS means you
- Contribute to society with a unique chance to work on a breadth of projects and issues that make a real difference for the public good.
- Challenge and stretch yourself to develop your career and reach your full potential
- Have opportunities to maintain your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through a statistical learning and development programme
- Earn a competitive salary
- Flexible working hours
We take the well-being of employees seriously and we consider everyone, in whatever department or location in the country to be part of a diverse and inclusive GSS family.
In GSS we're always looking to attract the very best people from the widest possible talent pool, and we are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer.
As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying, please contact the recruitment team in the first instance.
If you would like an accessible version of any of the attachments or recruitment documents below or linked to in this advert, please contact the recruitment team who will be happy to assist.
If you need help with any part of the application process or completing your CV or personal statement please contact our Recruitment Team at GSS.Recruitment@ons.gov.uk one of the team will be happy to help you.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Please make sure that you fully complete the qualifications section in the application form. Applications submitted without details of degree studied, predicted grades and year of graduation will be discounted. Failure to provide this information will result in your application being sifted out of the process
Sifting will take place from W/C 18th November 2024
Interviews start from from W/C 2nd December 2024
Dates are subject to change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Please provide a personal statement of up to 500 words to evidence your competence against the person specification.
Candidates that pass the sift will be invited to interview.
The interview will test candidate's knowledge and experience against two technical competencies as well as two Civil Service Behaviours.
These are;
You will be asked to prepare a short presentation. If required details will be included with the invite to interview.
Candidates that pass the sift will be invited to interview.
The interview will test candidate's knowledge and experience against two technical competencies as well as two Civil Service Behaviours.
These are;
- Working Together
- Communicating and Influencing
Sifting will take place from W/C 18th November 2024
Interviews start from from W/C 2nd December 2024
Dates are subject to change.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
A reserve list may be held for period of up to 6 months from which further appointments can be made. Candidates should note this is a multi-location campaign and therefore the reserve list is recorded by location in merit order.
- Please note some government departments entry grade is AA rather than AO as advertised
- Please also note that some government departments and locations including London may require additional security clearance in addition to the basic personnel security standard checks.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name :
GSS Recruitment team
Email :
GSS.Recruitment@ONS.gov.uk
Email :
GSS.Recruitment@ONS.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact recruitment.complaints@ons.gov.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission
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