The
Social Statistics Section of the Royal Statistical Society aims to provide a forum for discussion and dissemination of a range of issues, methods and findings in social statistics. They organise and deliver an annual programme of events and activities to engage with statisticians, quantitative researchers and data professionals working in areas related to social statistics, researchers who carry out empirical social research using quantitative data and users of results of empirical social research.
They are looking for new committee members to take up post from January 2026 and welcome expressions of interest from anyone working in the field of social statistics. As a committee member, you will work with other committee members to plan and deliver the section’s events and activities.They hold at least four committee meetings per year, normally attended remotely via Microsoft Teams but usually once a year in London (travel expenses will be reimbursed). Social Statistics welcomes people from all backgrounds and career stages with the drive and insight to meet emerging challenges in the field of social statistics, methodology, and communications.
If you are interested, in learning more about the role then please contact the secretary, Tricia Dodd (
triciadodd@aol.com). If you would like to apply then please contact Amirah Chaudry at
a.chaudry@rss.org.uk by
31 October 2025, with a paragraph (up to 200 words) summarising your background, why you want to join, and topics you want to explore through events.
Please note your you must be a fellow member of the RSS if you would like to be a committee member or an officer.
The RSS is committed to ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who care about good data and statistics.