Household Officer - Census Test
| Company: | Alexander Mann Solutions |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £13.25 an hour |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Dereham |
| Working pattern: | Field-based |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Register your interest now for Household Officer (Census Test) opportunities starting March 2027.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is conducting an important large-scale Census Test in 2027 which will help shape the design and delivery of Census 2031.
AMS Skills Creation are working in partnership with ONS to hire enthusiastic, community-minded Household Officers (Census Test).
You’ll support local households to take part in this important project in your area. No previous census experience is required. If you're confident speaking with people, enjoy working independently, and want to make a difference in your local community, we would love to hear from you.
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 Breckland, 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.
Register Your Interest Today
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Take the first step towards supporting one of the UK's most important national projects. Register your interest today.
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