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Learn more on GlossaryThis learning pathway matches relevant training offered on the Civil Service Learning website. We have split the pathway by the different job grades within the Government Statistician Group (GSG) profession. You will need to set up an account to access the courses on the Civil Service Learning website. Please note: These are suggestions for training. […]
Learn more on Non-analytical leadership and management learning pathwayPhilippa Robinson answers our quickfire questions for Analysis in Government Month 2023.
Learn more on 5 quickfire questions with Philippa RobinsonJob title and department or organisation Margot is Joint Head of Inclusive Travel at the Department for Transport (DfT). Her role matches the role of Senior Principal Research Officer on the Analysis Function Career Framework. Grade Margot works at Grade 6 level. Profession and entry route Margot is a member of the Government Social Research […]
Learn more on My career story: Margot ShatzThe Analysis Function is launching an exciting new pilot programme for Higher Executive Officer (HEO) and Senior Executive Officer (SEO) analysts from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
Learn more on An exciting new Analysis Function pilot programmeSocial researchers use the methods of social scientific enquiry to measure, describe, explain and predict social and economic phenomena to policy makers. These methods include: surveys controlled trials qualitative research case studies analysis of administrative and statistical data Researchers: provide government with objective, reliable, relevant and timely social research support the development, implementation, review and […]
Learn more on Role profile: social researcherThe methodology division at the Office for National Statistics (ONS) helps ensure that Government Statistical Service (GSS) statistics are underpinned by robust statistical methodology and meet accepted quality standards. The division supports the entire statistical production chain, and provides advice across the GSS. The mission for the division is: Better Methods, Better Statistics, Better Decisions. […]
Learn more on Methodology division at the Office for National StatisticsShannan Child shares what her team have learned about using RAP.
Learn more on The nature of Reproducible Analytical Pipelines (RAP)Will Langdale blogs about the importance of data science.
Learn more on Using data for the public goodJob title and department or organisation Tamish is a Data Analyst at HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Grade Tamish works at Executive Officer (EO) grade. Profession and entry route Tamish is an unaffiliated analyst. He entered the Civil Service at EO grade on the Government Statistical Service (GSS) Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship scheme. Tamish’s […]
Learn more on My career story: Tamish Khullar