Civil Service
Job description
Company Overview – UK Civil Service in Birmingham
The UK Civil Service plays a pivotal role in supporting the government and delivering public services across the country. In recent years, there has been a significant shift towards decentralizing government operations, with Birmingham emerging as a central hub for civil service activities.civilserviceworld.com+2civilservicecollege.org.uk+2thescottishsun.co.uk+2
This strategic relocation is part of the government’s broader plan to move thousands of civil service roles out of London to various cities, including Birmingham. The aim is to reduce office costs, stimulate regional economies, and ensure that decision-making is more closely aligned with the communities it affects .civilservicecollege.org.uk+3birmingham.gov.uk+3thescottishsun.co.uk+3thetimes.co.uk
As a result, Birmingham has seen a substantial increase in civil service employment, with over 13,000 roles currently based in the city. This growth spans various departments, including the Department for Transport, HM Revenue & Customs, and the Department for Work and Pensions .
The relocation initiative is expected to bring approximately £729 million in economic benefits to the region by 2030 . It also offers local residents enhanced access to career opportunities within the public sector.thetimes.co.uk+2birmingham.gov.uk+2thescottishsun.co.uk+2
In line with this expansion, the Civil Service is introducing the Career Launch apprenticeship scheme in Birmingham. This program provides individuals aged 16 and over with the opportunity to earn while they learn, combining full-time employment with a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification .civil-service-careers.gov.uk
For those interested in exploring career opportunities within the Civil Service in Birmingham, the Civil Service Careers website offers a comprehensive listing of current vacancies and application details.
Current Job Openings – Civil Service in Birmingham
| Job Title | Department | Salary Range (GBP/year) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Data Analyst | HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) | £44,110 – £47,664 | Birmingham City Centre |
| Senior Test Engineer | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | Up to £71,017 | Lee Bank, B1 1HH |
| Digital Programme Director | Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) | £89,000 | Lee Bank, B1 1HH |
| Business Administrator Apprentice | Various Civil Service Departments | £23,512 | Birmingham, London, Manchester |
Job summary
The Information and Analysis (I&A) team comprises of statisticians and business intelligence staff responsible for the data collection, analysis and publication of official statistics for the rail industry.
We provide analytical support to teams across ORR to support the monitoring of Network Rail, HS1, train operators, and other duty/licence holders.
Job description
Join us to lead work producing and publishing rail analysis and statistics to drive improvements for rail users
This is a fixed term contract role until 30 September 2026, to provide maternity cover for the current post holder. The role can be offered on loan if the successful candidate is from another government department. If a vacancy for a Senior statistical analyst permanent role arises during the contract period, there is potential to make the fixed term contract a permanent one.
Working in a diverse and friendly team, as a senior statistical analyst, you will lead work to produce and publish rail analysis and statistics across a number of areas such as train performance, asset management and environment and passenger experience. You will support the production of other official statistics publications.
You will also lead analytical work to support colleagues in their regulatory roles to hold Network Rail and others to account to drive improvements for rail users. There are opportunities to collaborate with colleagues to build your own and the teams data analytics capability, innovate and automate processes.
This job provides you with the opportunity to not only learn about the breadth and depth of work involved in a regulatory environment but also how we combine that with our role as publisher of official statistics on rail.
Person specification
For key responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Additional Information
At ORR, our hybrid working means that we currently work from our workplace location a minimum of 40% of our working week, although requirements to attend other offsite locations for official business, also count towards this level of attendance. Working arrangements are subject to continuous review.
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