Role:
Government Statisticians collect analyse and disseminate official statistics in order to meet the needs of government, business, and the public for trusted, authoritative, relevant and timely statistics, and related analysis and advice.
Skills Required:
- Strong statistical and IT skills
- Data collection and management skills
- Data presentation skills
- Experience with statistical products
- Ability to work alone and also in a team environment
Things to Consider:
You need to have strong quantitative and statistical knowledge prior to starting your career as a statistician. This career provides an opportunity to directly use the statistical knowledge learnt in your social science degree.
Taking the MSc Social Statistics course at Southampton or another postgraduate taught statistical course will put you in a great position.
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UK Statistics Authority- information on recruitment
Royal Statistical Society- careers information
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