Benefits

For many people the benefits of a GSS post include the satisfaction of being at the heart of government, of being intellectually stretched, of responsible and meaningful work and of advising on issues that are significant to the whole country. The quality of training on offer and the wide variety of opportunities and challenges are also outstanding.

Benefits include:

  • performance-related pay and annual pay reviews
  • 23-30 day annual holidays (according to grade and length of service) plus ten and a half days privilege and public holidays
  • Worklife Balance (flexible working hours, part-time work and job-sharing, career breaks, creches, holiday play schemes, child care assistance, maternity and paternity leave)
  • interest-free season ticket loans
  • sports and social facilities
  • opportunity to work overseas
  • financial assistance to study for a relevant educational or professional qualification
  • excellent pension schemes

Promotion

As an Assistant Statistician you would be part of an accelerated promotion programme. We would expect you to be competing for a senior grade (Grade 7 Statistician) within four to five years of appointment or sooner, and the selection board will be looking for the potential to reach even higher levels.

Promotion prospects for Statistical Officers are also excellent, with all promotion on merit. You can reach the Senior Civil Service whichever route you select. 

Salary

Salary scales vary from department to department.

In London, average starting pay is around £27,000 for Assistant Statistician, £25,000 for Statistical Officer and Temporary Statistical Officer.

Regionally, average starting pay is around £24,000 for Assistant Statistician, £22,000 for Statistical Officer and Temporary Statistical Officer.

Some departments operate a flexible starting pay policy to recognise previous experience and qualifications.

Increases in pay depend purely on performance. Once you achieve promotion to Grade 7 Statistician, starting salaries average around £40,000 and progress to a maximum of around £53,000