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Mobility in the UK Government Statistical Service

Explore the benefits of mobility for statisticians working across various UK locations, gaining diverse experiences, building networks, and enhancing skills for promotion. Learn from examples in different government departments and understand the impact on data analysis and change management.

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Mobility in the UK Government Statistical Service

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  1. Mobility in the UK Government Statistical Service Anne Foulger

  2. Introduction • Statisticians work in ONS and other government departments • Various locations around the UK • Posts are advertised on Statnet and Civil Service website. • Up to individuals to be pro-active

  3. Some benefits of mobility Different experiences Understanding the wider context Network of contacts Flexibility Evidence for promotion Data sources, statistical techniques

  4. Example 1 - Different experiences • Department for Education, London Policy analysis, briefing ministers, working with schools, local government, policy development • Office for National Statistics, Newport Managing a large-scale social survey, media training, working with Eurostat, statistical policy Different experiences Understanding the wider context

  5. Example 2 – Understanding data • Monitoring teenage pregnancy strategy • Using data from Department of Health and ONS • Policies relating to young people: Department for Education • Useful to know people in other departments • Knowledge of different data sources Network of contacts Data sources, statistical techniques

  6. Example 3 - Change management • Seeing how different organisations are structured and how they manage change • Methods of communication with staff (verbal, written, visual) • Different leadership styles Evidence for promotion Flexibility

  7. Any negatives? • Steep learning curve if you are new to a department (new IT systems, different terminology) • If you move too quickly, no time to build up in-depth knowledge • Jobholders and managers may have different expectations

  8. Developing a culture of mobility • Providing advice and support (eg Statisticians in Government team, Head of Profession) • Networking events, seminars • Secondments outside the Civil Service • Setting clear expectations • Sharing experiences

  9. Points for discussion • Do other delegates have similar positive (or negative) experiences of mobility? • How do you balance the benefits to the individual vs benefits to the organisation?

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