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Office for National Statistics

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Data
  • Newport

Requirements

  • Working with senior stakeholders to quickly build trust, while balancing competing priorities and agendas.
  • Identifying and developing key relationships and networks to increase the profile of the UK Statistical System both domestically and internationally.
  • Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of wider organisational objectives and work, and how they support UK international priorities.
  • Working at pace to respond to changing external demands and internal priorities as part of a team.
  • Commissioning, drafting and interpreting briefs across a wide range of subjects to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

  • Providing logistical support to the international relations team and senior UKSA staff.
  • Dealing with a diverse range of ad-hoc international queries and processes via the management of the team’s shared inbox.
  • Providing administrative support on key international projects and initiatives, supporting business areas in the delivery of the GSS International Strategy.
  • Coordinating and drafting briefings for senior UKSA staff attending international meetings.
  • Monitoring UKSA staff travelling internationally and ensuring the return of meeting summaries and outputs.

FAQs

What is the location for the International Support Officer position?

The position operates under a flexible hybrid working model with colleagues linked to one of our contractual locations in Newport or Titchfield (Fareham).

What is the minimum office attendance requirement?

There is a minimum office attendance requirement of 40%.

What does the role of International Support Officer involve?

The role involves engaging with stakeholders across the global statistical system, providing logistical and administrative support on international projects, and assisting in the delivery of the GSS International Strategy.

What are the essential criteria for applicants?

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders, develop key relationships, understand wider organisational objectives, respond to changing demands, and draft high-quality briefs.

What are the key responsibilities of the position?

Key responsibilities include providing logistical support, managing international queries, providing administrative support on key projects, coordinating briefings for senior staff, and monitoring travel and meeting outputs.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Alongside a salary of £25,954, the ONS contributes £7,518 towards a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, among other unique offerings and benefits.

Will there be an assessment centre or interview?

Yes, interviews will be conducted via video conferencing, and the assessment will focus on both the candidate’s experiences and specified behaviours.

Is experience in the public sector required?

While specific public sector experience is not explicitly required, familiarity with stakeholder engagement and coordination is essential.

What types of organisations does the role involve engagement with?

The role involves engaging with both domestic and international stakeholders, specifically within the global statistical system.

Are there any nationality requirements for applicants?

Yes, the job is broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, and nationals from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein under certain conditions.

How should applicants submit evidence of their skills and experiences?

Applicants should use their personal statement to provide evidence against each essential criterion, utilizing the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) format for clarity.

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Office for National Statistics

The UK's largest independent producer of official statistics and the recognised national statistical institute of the UK

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1001-5000
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Mission & Purpose

We’re the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics. The statistics we gather make a real difference, helping people make important decisions for the nation and our communities on everything from health and education to the environment and the cost of living. We’re responsible for the census that happens every ten years and share information and analysis about some of the UK’s most topical issues. Based on feedback from colleagues, the ONS has been named by Glassdoor as one of the best places to work in the UK in 2023. We’re the first Civil Service department to make it into the top 50.