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Great data and insights make great things happen.

The Central Statistics Office compiles and produces data and insights to help resource and improve every aspect of life in Ireland. The CSO has employees based at our offices in Cork and Dublin, and located throughout the country as part of our field staff. We offer our workforce a rewarding , competitive career at a flexible, caring and inclusive workplace. We promote a culture of staff engagement, innovation and well-being. Benefits include flexible and blended working, sports and social clubs, development and training, as well as career breaks.


Our Benefits

At the CSO we offer a wide range of benefits to suit all of our employees. These benefits include flexible working arrangements, personal & professional development activities, well-being initiatives, sports and social clubs and more.  We aim to foster a supportive and flexible working environment, where our employees can find balance while reaching their full potential. 

Flexible Working

"Working in the CSO provides you with a genuine work life balance, offers growth opportunities and the variety of work is unparalleled."

Jonathan, Executive Officer (Marketing, Graphic Design & Events)

Your Well-being

''The CSO promotes a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, well-being for all staff along with many internal groups for social events, sporting activities and mindfulness.''

Michelle, Higher Executive Officer (Human Resources)

Personal & Professional Development

''The CSO provides a lot of opportunity for ownership of new and exciting projects. It provides space for innovation and fresh ideas and supports you to upskill in areas that benefit you and the organisation.''

Labhaoise,  Statistician (Life Events & Demography)


Our Roles

We regularly recruit directly for Statisticians/Data Analysts, Household Survey Interviewers and for our Graduate Programme.

We also recruit directly on occasion for specialist roles in areas such as IT, Marketing, HR and other Corporate areas. You can explore our open roles on our Vacancies page.

For all other roles, we recruit through Publicjobs.ie, Ireland's Premier Public Sector Recruitment Website.

Statistician / Data Analyst

If you're a big picture thinker, here's a big opportunity

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Household Survey Interviewers

If you're good with people, opportunity has knocked on your door

Graduate Programme Roles

Play your part in shaping Ireland's future

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Specialist Roles

We also offer a host of opportunities across a variety of specialisms such as IT, HR and more.


Recognition and Awards

Here are some of our Awards which we are proud to highlight.

CIPD Finalist - Banner
Civil Service Excellence and Innovation Awards 2019 Winner in Excellence in People, Skills and Organisational Development for CSO SMART Start - Year One Induction and Development Programme