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Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to:

• Play a key role in a nationally important project.
• Help ensure everyone in your community has the opportunity to be counted and represented.
• Gain valuable experience working with the UK's largest producer of official statistics.
• Enjoy flexible working patterns that can fit around your existing commitments.
• Receive comprehensive training and ongoing support.
• Be part of an inclusive and innovative team making a real impact on public services of the future.

About the Roles

As a Household Officer (Census Test), you'll work in Cardiff, visiting selected households and encouraging residents to complete their Test Census questionnaire.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Visiting allocated addresses within your local area.
• Speaking with residents and explaining the importance of taking part.
• Encouraging participation and answering questions.
• Directing households to available support
• Assisting with doorstep questionnaire completion when appropriate.
• Recording visits and outcomes using a smartphone.

This is a field-based role, and travel throughout your allocated area will be required. You will be paid an hourly rate plus expenses in line with ONS’ travel policy.

Full Training Provided

You will begin with a comprehensive one-week training programme designed to give you everything you need to succeed.

We'll help you develop the skills and confidence to:

• Plan and organise your workload effectively
• Manage visits confidently and safely
• Communicate with a wide range of people
• Use the technology and systems required for the role

Be Part of Something Bigger

The Census helps shape decisions about public services, housing, transport, healthcare and education. By joining the Census Test team, you'll play an important role in ensuring communities are accurately represented and that future census operations are as effective as possible.

Contract and Working Pattern

Start Date: March 2027

Duration: Approximately 5 weeks

Hours: Approximately 25 hours per week

Working Times: Flexible between 8:00am and 8:00pm

Evening and Weekend Availability: At least 60% of working hours are expected to be during evenings and weekends

These roles offer flexibility, allowing you to schedule most of your hours around existing commitments.

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