At the Central Statistics Office (CSO), we provide a fulfilling career in a dynamic and supportive environment where you can reach your full potential and make an impact. We value the well-being of our team members, both in and out of the workplace. By fostering a supportive and flexible work environment, we aim to promote employee satisfaction and engagement which results in a healthier, more productive workforce.
The CSO provides a diverse range of opportunities for personal and professional development. As a key player in the Irish Civil Service, you will have the chance to explore various fields, allowing you to forge a unique career path tailored to your strengths and interests.
At the CSO we aim to foster a supportive and flexible work environment, whereby our employees can manage their work responsibilities while also being able to take care of their personal needs and obligations. This approach not only promotes employee satisfaction and engagement, but also contributes to a healthier, more productive workforce.
Here are some of the benefits we offer to help provide a better work-life balance for our staff:
We offer several flexible working options, including a blended working scheme that allows staff to work from home up to three days a week.
Our work sharing scheme, for those interested in adjusting their work hours.
At the CSO we understand that our employees have their own individual goals in terms of their personal and professional development. To support this we offer a variety of personal and professional development programmes to empower you to reach your goals and career objectives.
Here are some of the benefits we offer to help our employees achieve their personal and professional goals:
We offer extensive training programmes, including the Smart Start programme and our Buddy Scheme to support new hires settling in to the Central Statistics Office.
We offer a wide variety of online and in-person training programmes with opportunities for both interactive and self-directed courses.
We also offer access to webinars, articles, toolkits, books, online videos, in-house presentations, memberships of professional bodies and much more.
The CSO supports staff seeking further education through its Refund of Fees scheme.
In addition to our flexible working benefits, at the CSO we provide a range of well-being initiatives which include nutrition talks, a variety of workshops, and various activities such as sports teams, book clubs, music groups and wellness programmes like yoga and guided meditation.
The CSO provides a confidential employee assistance service where employees can avail of a wide range of supports.
The CSO is an equal opportunities employer and is deeply committed to fostering a culture of inclusion, mutual respect, and equality. We recognise that a diverse workforce enriches the workplace and leads to more innovative solutions and policies that reflect the society it serves.
Inclusive Workplace Culture: The organisation promotes an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their full potential.
Training and Awareness: Regular training programmes and workshops are conducted to increase awareness of diversity and inclusion issues, equipping employees with the knowledge to create a supportive workplace.
Networking groups: We provide internal networking platforms for neurodivergent, disabled, LGBTQ+ groups and more.
Recognition and Awards: The CSO was awarded a silver Investors in Diversity accreditation in 2023, affirming its commitment to equality and inclusion initiatives.
Accessible Office Features: We aim to make the office as accessible as possible to all of our staff, for example implementing automatic doors throughout the building.
Supports Available: The CSO is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to support your recruitment journey. If you have a disability and require assistance or have any questions, please contact us.
''I think that the combination of work from home and flexitime sets the CSO apart from other employers because it has provided me with the best work-life balance I’ve had in any job and that is really important to me." Katelyn, Clerical Officer (HR Recruitment & Selection)
"There are excellent training opportunities on offer here which you are encouraged to avail of. Lots of on-the-job training too. In my experience there is a good culture of helping people achieve their career goals." Sophie, Statistician (Agriculture Surveys)
''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 (Population Estimates and Projections)
''The CSO genuinely attempts to accommodate a diverse range of work attendance patterns and provides generous developmental and promotional pathways for its staff.'' Gerard, Higher Executive Officer (Agile & Innovation)
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.