Head of Census Operational DesignThe Scottish Government • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Head of Census Operational Design
The Scottish Government
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
À propos
You will be joining the Census 2031 as Head of Operation Design and will be responsible for the development of operational delivery of the 2031 Census data collection operation, whose primary goal is to enable all individuals in Scotland to complete a census return. This will include preparation and delivery of the 2027 Test, 2029 Rehearsal and 2031 Census. It covers the operational management of multiple services including a field operation in excess of 1,000 field officers who will visit non-responding households during an operational period of several weeks in 2031.
You should note that Scotland’s Census is a time limited project which will run until 2032 depending on the role. Please contact the line manager named in this advert if you have any further questions.
Responsibilities
Lead on the early operational design of Scotland’s Census 2031
Develop the high-level design for the operational aspects of Scotland’s census in collaboration with Office of National Statistics (ONS) and Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) and NRS colleagues.
Determine the requirements for the building blocks needed to stand up operational capabilities.
Recruit the operational team to support design work.
Work alongside statistical and IT design teams to develop the design and delivery plans.
Produce high level operational requirements to ensure NRS is an intelligent partner and in the best position to collaborate with ONS and NISRA on key contracts.
Responsibility for field operations during the 2027 Census Test, 2029 Census Rehearsal and 2031 Census itself.
Success profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Technical / Professional Skills (Operational Delivery Profession)
Connections and communication
Operational leadership and management
Data and insight
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Experience
Experience of working in a public sector delivery context and sound financial management of budgets
Experience of delivering a major operation involving public engagement involving a range of supporting services such as training, health & safety and recruitment.
Behaviours
Making Effective Decisions – Level 4.
Managing a quality service – Level 4.
You can find out more about Success Profiles here: Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot
How To Apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1500 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and Presentation.
About Us We are the trusted producer of Scotland’s population statistics, including taking the Census of Scotland’s population every 10 years. The next Census is in 2031 and will be delivered in partnership with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA). This is one of the largest digital programmes delivered in Scotland, gathering data from every household across a population of c.5.7m. Census data is used by government, local authorities, health boards, the third and private sectors to plan national and local services and informs the allocation of billions of pounds of UK and Scottish Government public funds each year.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government & and our staff are part UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.
Working pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role.
Candidates should note that office attendance will be needed at points in particular for collaboration sessions but there is currently no fixed set days in addition there will be occasional travel to other UK agencies. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
Security checks Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
Equality statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
Scotland’s Census is a time limited project which will run until 2032 depending on the role. Please contact
Jonathon.Wroth-Smith@nrscotland.gov.uk
if you have any further questions.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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