Senior Data Visualisation Specialist and Principal Data Visualisation Specialist

• finding stories in data
• representing data truthfully, simply and effectively
• use of innovation and creativity to get their message across
• the use of interactivity when appropriate
• visuals and graphics
• collaborating well with others
• leading and inspiring teams and colleagues

Success for us comes in many forms, but one of the most rewarding aspect of the role is that our content is used right across media, large and small, informing the public and beyond. Here are some examples:

• COVID-19 deaths mapping

• Access to green space & COVID-19

• How exposed is your job

• Weekly deaths

Take a look at some other pieces of our teams’ work at Project Cairo

We are looking for both Senior Data Visualisation Specialists and Principal Data Visualisation Specialists:

As a Senior Data Visualisation Specialist (SEO) you would work within a team focussed on a particular function. There are various strands of work; such as research & development of new visualisation & storytelling approaches for use across ONS; or a team dedicated to raising visualisation standards across ONS outputs. One example would be to research and deliver automated techniques to deliver visualisations and analysis for the upcoming Census – exploring the most appropriate visualisation approaches, and most appropriate ways to build. Another example might be working with teams across ONS to help ensure our COVID-19 related outputs are delivered with clarity and impact; clear charting & communication, as well as spotting opportunities to engage users, such as personalised or location relevant content. Depending on the role there could be a mix of communication, analytical and web development work. It’s likely you’ll be responsible for developing and mentoring others.

As a Principal Data Visualisation Specialist (G7) you might be responsible for a whole function, such as those described above. You would be leading one of the teams; organising a team of people, managing their work; and liaising with various stakeholders across ONS to set priorities and direction. You would also directly apply your own expert technical (analytical/communication/development) expertise.

Responsibilities:

For the SEO roles we are interested in candidates with any combination of skills in these areas.

• Create interactive web content using open source libraries such as d3js.
• Design for useability, accessibility and all devices
• Choose and explain how to display data effectively
• Wrangle data to fit your needs
• Work well in a diverse team in a fast-paced environment
• Manage several projects at the same time
• Can make web maps
• Can handle geographical data
• Used to explaining statistical concepts

For the Grade 7 roles in addition to the skills above we are also looking for candidates with skills and experience in at least one of these areas:

• Leading teams with a focus on innovation in visual story-telling
• Driving standards in visual presentation
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, including software engineering, to create new visual products
• Managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams, including responsibility for delivery plans and meeting goals
• Collaborating on complex analytical projects involving multiple sources of data to produce insightful, accessible content
• Must be able to travel, on occasion, to meet the demands of being part of a cross-site service between Hampshire and South Wales.

Nationality requirements: Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.