AMS PSR

On behalf of ONS, we are looking for 2 x E- learning Training Specialists  (INSIDE IR35) for a hybrid contract till December 2026 based in Titchfield, Hampshire. 

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, covering a range of key economic, social and demographic topics. These include measuring changes in the value of the UK economy, estimating the size, geographic distribution and characteristics of the population, and providing indicators of price inflation, employment, earnings, crime and migration.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how training is designed, delivered, and evaluated for a national field workforce. The successful candidates will play a key role in reviewing existing Census training materials, developing engaging e-learning content, and ensuring training is effectively deployed through Learning Management Systems (LMS).

As an E - learning Training Specialists, your main responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of training solutions for Census 2027 field operations.
• Review and enhance existing Census training materials from previous programmes.
• Create both standard and enhanced learning pathways for different field-based roles.
• Work with Learning Management Systems (LMS) to upload, organise, test, deploy, and track training content.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define, challenge, and refine training requirements.
• Work closely with external suppliers responsible for learning platforms and delivery components.
• Introduce modern learning methodologies and innovative approaches to improve learner engagement.
• Ensure training remains aligned to changing operational requirements and evolving programme needs.
• Monitor training completion and support strategies to improve learner uptake and compliance.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance of training materials prior to deployment.
• Support programme delivery within tight deadlines and changing priorities.

Essential:

• Significant experience working as a Training or Digital Learning professional.
• Proven experience designing and developing training solutions from concept through to implementation.
• Hands on approach in creating structured training programmes and learning journeys rather than solely delivering training.
• Understanding of modern learning methodologies and learner engagement techniques.

Desirable:

• Strong background in e-learning development and digital learning environments.
• Experience creating engaging, accessible, and effective learning content.

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, ONS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

Armed Forces Covenant 

ONS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".