Head of NRS Statistical and Data Services

Responsibilities

• A badged member of the Government Statistics Group (GSG)
• Proof of membership will be checked at the assessment stage, please make this clear in your application.
• Acquiring data and understanding customer needs – Grade 6
• Build networks of users and interested parties across a wide area to make best use of multiple new and existing data sources.
• Use knowledge of the wider subject area and liaison with senior users to oversee plans and develop ambitious strategies for statistical development programmes.
• Anticipate future data requirements needed by current and future users.
• 2. Data Analysis – Grade 6
• Ensure that innovation is embedded within the team’s culture, and more widely e.g. across department(s).
• Embed a culture of analytical reproducibility, transparency and collaboration within the team and with users.
• You can find out more about the skills required, here: GSG framework
• Managing a quality service
• Changing and improving
• Leadership .
• You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot

Other professional information

Sponsorship

Qualifications

• National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotland’s record keeper. Our purpose is to collect, preserve and produce information about Scotland's people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
• NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of the Scottish Government & and our staff are part of the 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 .
• Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.
• For more information about the role, please contact Delphine Robineau at [email protected]
• Apply before: 25/09/2026 (23:59). This role is open to internal candidates and Common Citizenship Organisations only (external candidates and staff from UK Other Governmental Departments are not eligible to apply for this vacancy.)