Office for National Statistics
Work wellbeing score is 87 out of 100
4.2 out of 5 stars.
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Work wellbeing

Results based on 119 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is High, 87 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
High

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
High

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
High

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
High

About the company

  • CEO
    Sir Ian Diamond
    85%
    approve of Sir Ian Diamond's performance
  • Founded
    1996
  • Company size
    5,001 to 10,000
  • Revenue
    £366m to £730m (GBP)
  • Industry
    Government & Public Administration
  • Headquarters
    Government Buildings Car...
  • Link
    Office for National Statistics website

We work on some of the country's most topical issues, from employment figures to migration statistics, and we are responsible for the ten-yearly census of every household in England and Wales.

Our 5400 employees work in an exciting variety of roles. We have colleagues who operate in the field nationwide engaging with the public, at ports, airports and in their homes, as well as colleagues who work from our sites in Newport, Titchfield, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester and London

Recruitment P...

We work on some of the country's most topical issues, from employment figures to migration statistics, and we are responsible for the ten-yearly census of every household in England and Wales.

Our 5400 employees work in an exciting variety of roles. We have colleagues who operate in the field nationwide engaging with the public, at ports, airports and in their homes, as well as colleagues who work from our sites in Newport, Titchfield, Darlington, Edinburgh, Manchester and London

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process follows the Success Profiles framework that is used across the Civil Service. We adopt a fair and open approach, recruiting on merit using approaches that are designed to effectively assess applicants, without being overburdening on the candidate experience.

For the majority of our roles, this means a 2 stage process, consisting of an initial online application, and then a panel interview, sometimes including a short presentation. You can find out more about our application and assessment process by visiting our careers page, or attending one of our weekly webinars.

Culture and Values

Our people are our greatest asset and are at the heart of everything we do. We understand how important an inclusive environment is - one where you can bring your authentic self to work. We are proud to have a range of diversity networks that support our inclusion ambitions and enable us to thrive.

We are committed to supporting our people’s wellbeing by offering flexible ways of working that support a healthy work life balance. Our placing in the Working Families Top 30, and our recognition by Glassdoor as the top UK employer for work-life balance 2022 recognises this commitment.

There are a range of highlights and benefits to joining the Office for National statistics, focused on health & wellbeing, work-life balance and value for money, with a world class civil service pension. You can find out more about them in our benefits pack attached to any of our vacancies.

Equality and Diversity

As an employer, we are actively building an inclusive workforce where colleagues build meaningful and authentic relationships, differences are celebrated for the value they bring, and colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. We recognise that inclusion underpins our ambitions to be truly diverse organisation where people do not only feel seen but heard and valued for who they are.

Our commitment, as outlined in our Inclusion and Diversity strategy, are as follows:

1) Build a coordinated approach to Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) across the organisation

2) Hardwire I&D into everything we do, ensuring accountability is shared across the organisation

3) Build representation of underrepresented groups and support their career progression within ONS, identifying and addressing barriers to success

4) Continue to build the ONS’s reputation as an inclusive and equal opportunities employer

5) Improve and develop our evidence base, using data to inform decision making

We continue to review the strategy to ensure it remains ambitious and relevant as our organisation develops and as we track and measure progress, and our Diversity Networks form an essential part of this ongoing work.

ONS has fourteen Diversity Networks whose role is both wide-ranging and influential, and all are sponsored by a senior leader at ONS. Their work ranges from using their experience and understanding to help shape ONS’s workforce aims, to informing ONS’s statistical work so it is representative of the country we serve, to organising awareness raising events, sharing best practice, and providing support for groups and individuals.

Our Diversity Networks:

All Beliefs | Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic | Carers Network Group | disABILITY Network | Health and Well-being Group | International Network | Job Share | New Starters Network | LGBTQ+ and Allies | Social Mobility | Women’s Network | Women in Economics Network | Working Parents | Work Life Balance

Some of our Networks also have sub-groups that focus on specific areas, such as our Mental Health Support Group and our Neurodiversity Support Group.

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 216 reviews and is evolving.

3.35 out of 5 stars.20194.18 out of 5 stars.20204.56 out of 5 stars.20214.41 out of 5 stars.20224.14 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Systems Configurator (HEO) in Newport
on 26 September 2023
Productive and Supportive Workplace
Has an excellent workplace culture. Workloads are always manageable but still challenging. Plenty of opportunity to develop skills. Flexible hours so you can plan your working day to suit your lifestyle.
Census Officer in London, Greater London
on 27 June 2023
Good Management
Pretty good job, the benefits we also pretty good also. Flexible and not very taxing all round decent time. Managers did not micromanage my every move either, would recommend.
Telephone Operator in Titchfield, Hampshire
on 24 May 2023
Nice team members but draining work
TO is a good place to work and quite often it's a really pleasant atmosphere. Unfortunately it's incredibly draining when you make calls to difficult interviewees and get met with a barrage of abuse
HR Advisor in Newport
on 16 May 2023
Crushing workload
Workload was beyond excessive and completely unsustainable. Pay is very low, but benefits are generally good (in line with the rest of the Civil Service)
Field Interviewer in Surrey
on 4 May 2023
Good work life balance
Interesting job with understanding managers, good training, can be a lonely experience out on the road but equally you are out and about and do meet interesting people

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Interview is average
Process takes about a week

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  • Collector4.4 out of 5 stars.
  • Telephone Interviewer3.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Administrative Officer4.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Researcher4.6 out of 5 stars.
  • Warehouse Lead4.3 out of 5 stars.

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