Office for National Statistics | £150,000 Civil Service Pension | Flexible UK Locations - Newport, Darlington, Manchester, Fareham, London About the Role Join the UKs leading independent producer of official statistics and set the strategic direction for digital, data, and technology at the Office for National Statistics (ONS). As Director General, you will lead large-scale transformation, modernising digital infrastructure and championing innovation across the organisation. You will play a pivotal role as a member of the ONS Executive Committee, driving culture, behaviour, and performance at the highest level. Key Responsibilities You will oversee the transition from legacy technology to cutting-edge digital solutions, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of digital advancement. Developing and implementing a forward-thinking AI strategy will be central to your role, as will safeguarding the protection and security of ONSs vast data assets. You will foster a collaborative, innovation-focused culture, building digital capabilities across teams and securing investment for digital, data, and technology initiatives. Building partnerships across government and the private sector to deliver strategic priorities, you will also be responsible for maximising value for money in people and infrastructure investments. Your Impact In this role, you will shape the future of UK data and digital services, influencing decisions at a national scale. Your leadership will drive transformation that enables ONS to deliver trusted statistics for the public good. By championing new technologies, you will help meet organisational priorities and build a resilient, future-ready infrastructure. As a visible senior leader, you will break down barriers and promote inclusive, collaborative leadership across the organisation Join Us If you are ready to make a significant impact and lead the transformation of digital, data and technology in the ONS, we invite you to apply for this exciting and rewarding role. We are an organisation that takes the well-being of its employees seriously and strives to provide a supportive workplace to all colleagues. We have a flexible hybrid working approach, with colleagues across sites in Newport, Darlington, London, Manchester and Titchfield, and field interviews across the UK. To find out more and apply please visit: Civil Service Jobs. The closing date is Wednesday 10 th December 2025 at 11:55 pm.