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Neil Jackson blogs about his role as Chief Statistician in the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
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Neil Jackson blogs about his role as Chief Statistician in the Department for International Development (DFID) and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
Learn more on Data for Better LivesThe Government Actuary’s Department’s (GAD) mission is to improve the stewardship of public sector finances. We do this by supporting effective decision-making and robust financial reporting through actuarial analysis, modelling, and advice. We apply the actuarial profession’s technical skills, consultancy discipline, high standards of professionalism and industry sector knowledge to solve financial challenges faced by […]
Learn more on Government Actuary’s DepartmentOne week into Analysis in Government Month 2022 and it’s already been a very busy week! At the launch event earlier this week, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, Head of the Analysis Function and National Statistician told us why the theme of ‘Analysis Collaborate’ is such a “wonderful opportunity to bring together people working with analysis […]
Learn more on Highlights from the first week of Analysis in Government Month 2022Pauline Beck blogs about the working with colleagues in academia and the music industry on the study 'Music Creators Earnings in the Digital Era’.
Learn more on Working together: ‘The Long and Winding Road’ of research collaborationRichard Laux looks at the importance of harmonisation, especially where work is outsourced.
Learn more on Harmonising decentralised data collectionsThe Methodology Symposium is an annual event to celebrate innovation in statistical methods and research for official statistics. It is hosted by the Methodology and Quality Directorate of the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Learn more on Methodology Symposium 2022Stephanie Howarth is the Government Statistical Service (GSS) Head of Profession (HoP) at Welsh Government. My biggest work-related accomplishment I’m incredibly proud of the way statisticians across the Welsh Government and our partner organisations worked together to provide evidence to support government decision making during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This showed very clearly how analysts […]
Learn more on Head of Profession: Stephanie HowarthKaren Tingay blogs about the importance of building your theoretical knowledge alongside your technical skills.
Learn more on Building theoretical as well as technical capabilityForeword from Professor Sir Ian Diamond In July 2022, we published our Function Strategy, which set out our vision for 2022 to 2025. The strategy outlines the next phase of our journey in ensuring analysis is the best it can be. The strategy is about producing better outcomes for the public. A lot has happened […]
Learn more on Analysis Function Annual Report 2022 to 2023Job 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 […]
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