JOB NEWS: Government Statistical Service Is Recruiting GSS Sandwich Year Placement Students In Newcastle Upon Tyne On A Full-Time Or Part-Time Basis.
Job Title: GSS Sandwich Year Placement 2027
Employer: Government Statistical Service (GSS)
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £25,501 Per Year (National Minimum; Salary May Vary By Department And Location)
Contract: Temporary, Fixed-Term, 12-Month Student Placement
Working Pattern: Full-Time Or Part-Time, With Flexible Working Options
Number Of Vacancies: 10 Across Multiple Locations
Reference Number: 483728
About The Opportunity
The Government Statistical Service is offering a 12-month placement for university students who want to apply their analytical skills to real-world government projects.
Successful applicants will work alongside experienced statisticians, data scientists and other analysts, contributing to research and analysis that helps inform government policy and public services.
Projects may cover areas such as transport, the environment, immigration, crime, public safety and wider government decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to analytical projects across government.
- Collect, manipulate and analyse data.
- Apply statistical techniques to support decision-making.
- Present research findings and communicate analysis to non-specialists.
- Work with statisticians, data scientists, economists and policy professionals.
- Develop technical, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Support projects involving policy development, public services, finance and long-term strategy.
Essential Skills And Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Experience or understanding of collecting, manipulating and analysing data.
- A theoretical or practical understanding of basic statistics.
- IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, and an aptitude for statistical software.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must be in their second year of a highly numerate degree containing taught statistical content, such as mathematics, science, economics, statistics, data science, psychology, geography or engineering.
Candidates must expect to achieve at least a 2:2 and be seeking a one-year placement before returning to university for their final year. The vacancy is open to undergraduates and students studying a combined master’s degree. Students graduating in 2028 are advised not to apply.
Applicants must include the following details in the qualifications section:
- Degree subject.
- Current year of study.
- Expected graduation year.
- Predicted grade.
Applications missing these details may be rejected.
Benefits
- Competitive salary, depending on the allocated department and location.
- Civil Service pension scheme.
- Flexible working and work-life balance opportunities.
- Professional learning and development.
- Membership of the Government Statistical Group.
- Experience working on projects that influence government decisions.
- Potential opportunities to apply for permanent Statistical Officer roles.
Recruitment Process And Dates
The selection process has two stages:
- Application: CV, work history, skills, experience and a personal statement of up to 750 words.
- Interview: Microsoft Teams interview assessing relevant behaviours and technical skills, including a five-minute presentation.
The advertised sift is scheduled from the week commencing 16 November 2026, with interviews planned from the week commencing 30 November 2026. Dates may change.
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