Government Statistical Fast Stream 2025
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Job description
The Government Statistical Service (GSS) is an independent body working together to provide the evidence and insight required by decision makers.
Roles in the GSS support the production of ‘official’ statistics alongside analysis and advice, providing a firm evidence base for decision making for the public good both inside and outside of government.
There is more information on ‘official’ statistics here:
https://uksa.statisticsauthority.gov.uk/about-the-authority/uk-statistical-system/types-of-official-statistics/
As a Government Statistical Service fast streamer, you will be joining the Government Statistical Service’s flagship development scheme for our future senior statistical leaders.
Over the 3.5 year scheme, you will be involved in a range of statistical and analytical work, such as, working with different data sets, creating surveys, and disseminating and communicating statistics to non-analysts. You will experience this across a number of different government departments as you build up the skills and knowledge needed to progress to senior leadership roles in the GSS and across the Civil Service.
For more information about the GSS please visit Government Statistical Service and Statistician Group.
The GSS is also part of the wider Analysis Function, a vibrant community of 17,000 cross government analysts working with colleagues to ensure policy is evidence based. You can read more here:
https://analysisfunction.civilservice.gov.uk/
Person specification
You need to be eligible to work in the UK
You need a 2:1 Honours degree in a subject containing at least 25% taught statistical content (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar);
or a higher degree, e.g. an MSc or PhD, in a subject containing formal statistical training (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Sciences, Business Studies, Psychology, Geography or similar)
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Seeing the Big Picture
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
Benefits
You’ll have a unique chance to work on issues that really make a difference to citizens
The skills you will develop are highly valued and transferable, with the ever increasing demand for analytical services membership of the Government Statistician Group, our professional group for statisticians
Corporate membership of the Royal Statistical Society part of a wider analytical community, the Analysis Function across the Civil Service.
Access to a structured analytical learning and development curriculum
Statistician led problem solving events across different cohorts of statistical fast streamers.
Possible opportunity for international posting
Gain valuable experience across a range of government departments and other public bodies
Networking opportunities within and across cohorts
Cohort days led and delivered by fellow fast streamers
Up to £1000 bursary available in year three and/or four for relevant learning and development
Successful completion of the scheme and promotion will see you earn between £45k and £62k.
The skills and leadership experiences you will access whilst on the scheme will give you the opportunity to reach more senior leadership roles faster enabling long-term career progression
Highly competitive pension
25 days of annual leave, rising to 30, with 10 days of national holidays and privilege days
You’ll be working for an employer committed to hiring from all backgrounds and ethnicities.
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Selection process details
At the initial application stage you will be asked to complete some background information which will include some diversity questions - which are for monitoring purposes only and will have no bearing on selection outcomes - along with the opportunity to identify your preferences in terms of the different Fast Stream schemes. You can choose up to four.
When you apply please register with a personal email address, and not a work or university email address.
Assessment Phases
There are 3 online tests:
Using Data - In this test you will be asked to weigh up options and to make decisions on different scenarios, perform calculations, solve problems and evaluate and interpret numerical information.
Work-based scenarios - This test measures interpersonal skills, utilising video based scenarios and you are required to assess the effectiveness of various responses.
Case Study assessment - In this test you are required to take Work based scenarios on an imaginary role, learning and responding to a series of challenges and situations and adapting to the changes you are presented with.
Additional information - depending on the schemes you have chosen, there may be additional information to be completed, or an intermediate sift process.
Fast Stream Assessment Centre - if you pass the above stages you'll be invited to attend a half day assessment centre. This will be conducted virtually on line. The Fast Stream Assessment Centre (FSAC) reflects some of the key elements of a Fast Stream role and will consist of a leadership scenario, a team scenario and a written scenario. Information will be presented via an app that you will be able to access remotely.
Final Selection Board - most schemes will then require a Final Selection Board. We'll ask you to attend this final assessment if you reach the required standard at FSAC.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Working for the Civil Service
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : faststream.applicationsupport@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
- Email : faststream.applicationsupport@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
If you feel that your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and wish to make a complaint, then in the first instance you should contact Government Recruitment Service at: cabinetofficerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.
If you are not satisfied with the response that you receive, then you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: info@csc.gov.uk.
For further information on the Recruitment Principles, and bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission, please visit their website at: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk.
