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바카라 사이트 Social Research Membership and Eligibility Guidance

Updated 14 April 2025

(Version 8 update Nov 2023)

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바카라 사이트 Social Research (GSR) is the professional body for social researchers working in government. It is one of the eight professional groups in theÌýAnalysis Function. This document outlines the eligibility criteria and process for individuals wishing to joinÌýGSRÌý(either via the Recruitment Route or Badging Route), and also the benefits associated with membership.

2.Ìý²Ñ±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù²õ³ó¾±±è Category

There is only one category of membership forÌýGSRÌý바카라 사이트“ Member. If you are currently a corporate member, you need to contact theÌýGSRÌýHead of Profession (HoP) in your parent department, which must be a core government department. If you were not recruited in line with theÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy into an analytical role, you will need to go through a Badging Board assessment organised in your parent department.

Membership is linked to the individual. Once a member, it is up to the individual to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) efforts as a government social researcher in order to retain their Member status. Members can advertise their status in their email signature Ìýusing theÌýGSRÌýlogo.

3.Ìý³Ò³§¸éÌý²Ñ±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù Eligibility Criteria

To become a member, you must fulfil the membership criteria. You need to fill in an application form, which must be certified and submitted via yourÌýGSRÌýHoPÌý(or theÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýin your parent department if you work for anÌýALB).

There are five principal criteria for entry into theÌýGSR:

1. Social Research Expertise via a relevant qualification OR work experience:

• Relevant Qualification route: Hold an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at a minimum of 2:2 ^{[footnote 1]}ÌýThe degree must contain substantial social research methods training (comprising around one third of modules taken on the course) including quantitative research methods and at least three of the following: systematic/literature reviews; qualitative methods; interpretation of data and presentation of results; study design, hypothesis testing and application of ethics to research. See Table 1.

OR

• Professional Experience route: Hold an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree at a minimum of 2:2, in any subject, or a degree equivalent (e.g. an advanced Certificate or Diploma from MRS), plus have at least 4 years바카라 사이트™ social research practice experience. Social research practice experience consists of experience working in a research agency, market research agency or specialist research team. To enter the GSR through this route you must make explicit the breadth and depth of your research experience and skills, which must include quantitative research methods and three of the following: systematic/literature reviews; qualitative methods; interpretation of data and presentation of results; study design, hypothesis testing and application of ethics to research. See Table 1.

2. Role

Work in an analytical role (see section 3.2 for the definition of an 바카라 사이트˜analytical role바카라 사이트™).

3. Department

Work in a core government department or linkedÌýALB/Agency with oversight^{[footnote 2]}Ìýfrom aÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýor assignedÌýGSRÌýSenior Profession Lead (SPL; see section 3.5 for the definition of 바카라 사이트˜SPL바카라 사이트™).

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Have undergone aÌýGSRÌýassessment through one of the two available routes (see section 3.5 for further information):

• recruitment route: Individuals who have been recruited into aÌýGSRÌýpost in line withÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy
• badging route: Individuals already in an analytical post doing social research work (who aren바카라 사이트™t already accredited) with oversight from aÌýGSRÌýHoPÌý(see section 3.5)

5. SCS at Director level and above

do not need to be assessed through the standard badging route. See below for more information.

Each of these criteria are explained in more detail below.

3.1ÌýSocial Research Expertise

All applicants must have an undergraduate degree or degree equivalent to join the profession.

To be eligible for the qualification route intoÌýGSR, a qualifying degree must contain substantial social research methods training, comprising of around a third of the modules in the course. It should cover quantitative methods and at least three of the topics listed in Table 1 below.

Table 1. Social Research Methods Criteria

The Degree Content must contain Quantitative methods (Mandatory) and at least three of the additional social research methods outlined below

Quantitative methods, including research design, data collection (i.e. questionnaire design, sampling, weighting), data analysis (e.g. statistical analysis) MANDATORY	Systematic/literature reviews - optional
Qualitative methods, including research design, data collection (i.e. interviewing, focus groups, ethnography), data analysis (e.g. thematic analysis) - optional	Interpretation of data (qual & quan), presentation of results, provision of recommendations/ conclusions - optional
Study design, hypothesis formation, testing and evaluation, application of ethics to research - optional	Interpretation of data (qual & quan), presentation of results, provision of recommendations/ conclusions - optional

3.3.3 Relevant degree subjects can be varied. Potential members need to demonstrate the substantial social research methods training they have taken.

3.3.4 To be eligible for the professional experience route, applicants must have at least 4 years바카라 사이트™ social research practice experience, as mentioned in 5a above. Candidates should demonstrate the breadth and depth of their research experience and skills, which must include quantitative research methods training and at least three of the additional methods listed in Table 1 in their job/membership application.

3.2ÌýSenior Civil Servants (Director and above)

Senior Civil Servants at Director level and above do not need to be assessed through the standard badging route. Heads of Profession can propose those within their Departments at Director level and above who have clearÌýGSRÌýcredentials and meet the social research expertise and technical skills requirements as outlined in this guidance and in theÌýGSRÌýTechnical Framework but who are not yet badged. This can happen either through the HOP being contacted; or from the HOP being proactive within their Department.

The candidate바카라 사이트™s CV with endorsement from the HOP needs to be sent to the Head ofÌýGSRÌýand the Deputy Heads ofÌýGSRÌýwho will review and decide whether the candidate can become a member ofÌýGSRÌýwithout a formal badging interview. The seniorÌýGSRÌýteam will all have to agree for the decision to be made. The decision on membership will then be communicated directly to the member of staff by the senior team, copying in the HOP.

3.3Ìý¸é´Ç±ô±ð

Entry into theÌýGSRÌýprofession requires an individual to be going into/be in an analytical role or analytical-related role for Grade 7 and above within government and be classed as a Civil Servant. Analytical roles are overseen byÌýGSRÌýHoPs, or delegated SPLs if in a linkedÌýALB/Agency (see 5c for additional details) to ensure that members바카라 사이트™ work satisfies the standards required of aÌýGSRÌýprofessional within government. As a guide:

• RO 바카라 사이트“ at least 70% of their role should be focused on social research activities
• SRO 바카라 사이트“ at least 50% of their role should be focused on social research activities
• PRO/SPRO 바카라 사이트“ at least 30% of their role should be focused on social research activities (reflecting that these grades can be more focused on leadership/management)

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To be eligible for membership, individuals need to work for a coreÌýGSRÌýDepartment or a linkedÌýALB/AgencyÌýwhich is overseen by aÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýor assignedÌýGSRÌýSPL^{[footnote 3]} (²õ±ð±ðÌýÌýregarding the roles and responsibilities ofÌýGSRÌýHoPÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýSPL).

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Individuals need to have been assessed in line withÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy via one of two routes:

1. Recruitment Route. Social researchers who have been recruited through aÌýGSRÌýdepartment campaign or Fast Stream assessment process (Social Research Assessment Centre; SRAC) or the Social Research scheme will have been assessed against the requirements of the profession for their grade and scheme . Departments will require at least four of theÌýGSRÌýmembership criteria (including quantitative methods) outlined in Table 1, and may list specific criteria of more than four, as required by the role. HoPs will review and authorise application formsÌýin line with these requirements.^{[footnote 4]}
2. Badging Route. Individuals who were not recruited via the Recruitment Route, but who are in an analytical post doing social research related work, with oversight from aÌýGSRÌýHoP/SPL, may be eligible for badging. Badging involves applying to be badged and, if eligible, going through the process outlined in theÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy to demonstrate eligibility against theÌýGSRÌýstandards required of the relevant grade.

4.Ìý¸é´Ç±ô±ð ofÌýGSRÌýHeads of Profession and Senior Professional Leads

DepartmentalÌýGSRÌýHoPs are responsible for supporting the profession in their department, overseeingÌýGSRÌýrecruitment, reviewing and approvingÌýGSRÌýmembership applications, and collating information for the annual GESR membership review within their department (including ALBs, where relevant). They also have a seat on theÌýGSRÌýProfession and/or Strategy Board and actively contribute to decision making and setting the strategic direction for theÌýGSRÌýprofession.

Where departments have ALBs/Agencies with potentially largeÌýGSRÌýmembership numbers,ÌýGSRÌýHoPs may choose to assign aÌýGSRÌýSenior Professional Lead to support them by overseeing theÌýGSRÌýprofession in theÌýALB/Agency. TheÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýwill determine suitability, but as a minimum theÌýGSRÌýSPLÌýshould be aÌýGSRÌýmember and of sufficient seniority to act in this capacity.

5.Ìý³Ò³§¸éÌý²Ñ±ð³¾²ú±ð°ù Expectations and Responsibilities

To hold and retainÌýGSRÌýMember status, individuals are required to sign up to theÌýGSRÌýstandards and professional development requirements, specifically they must:

• adhere to theÌý³Ò³§¸éÌý°ä´Ç»å±ð
• use theÌý³Ò³§¸éÌý¹ó°ù²¹³¾±ð·É´Ç°ù°ì
• undertake 100 hours ofÌýCPDÌýannually^{[footnote 5]}Ìý- see section 8 forÌýCPDÌýrequirements
• be involved with and promote theÌýGSRÌýprofession

6.Ìýµþ±ð²Ô±ð´Ú¾±³Ù²õ of Membership

There are many benefits associated withÌýGSRÌýmembership 바카라 사이트“ see Table 2 for a summary.

Table 2. Benefits and responsibilities summary

Benefits	Responsibilities
Access to profession-specific advice & guidance	Use and adhere to theÌý³Ò³§¸éÌý¹ó°ù²¹³¾±ð·É´Ç°ù°ì
Courses & training opportunities	Adhere to theÌý³Ò³§¸éÌý°ä´Ç»å±ð
바카라 사이트 Economic & Social Research Team Seminars	Liaise withÌýHoP/Snr Prof Lead (ALB/Agencies)
Opportunities to work across membership departments & broaden experience through contributing to Task & Finish Groups	¸é±ð±¹¾±±ð·ÉÌý³Ò³§¸éÌý±è´Ç±ô¾±³¦¾±±ð²õ
Use ofÌýGSRÌýbranding	Participate in consultations
GSR Conference attendance	Maintain 100 hoursÌýCPDÌýper year
Members바카라 사이트™ website	Engage with the profession
GSRÌýNewsletter (i.e. mailing list)	Engage with the profession
Ability to apply for vacancies requiringÌýGSRÌýmembership	Ìý

7.ÌýMaintainingÌýGSRÌýMembership

Once you have been accepted as aÌýGSRÌýMember, you are able to maintain this membership status while you are working in a core department or linkedÌýALB/Agency by completing and maintaining suitableÌýCPDÌýactivities and records. However, if you have moved out of an analytical role, you should stay in touch with yourÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýorÌýSPL. YourÌýGSRÌýmembership will be at the discretion of the relevantÌýHoP/SLP if you are not working in an analytical role.

8.ÌýCPDÌýRequirements

Members are required to maintain 100 hours ofÌýCPDÌýannually (pro rata for part-time members) 바카라 사이트“ this can be split with 50 hours covering social research related topics and the remaining 50 hours covering more generalÌýCPDÌýrequirements (e.g. which are relevant to role/personal development requirements). There are five areas under which individuals should demonstrate continued development^{[footnote 6]}

1. Work-based learning

For example, learning by doing, case studies, reflective practice, audit of service users, coaching from others, discussions with colleagues, peer review, gaining and learning from experience, involvement in wider profession-related work, work shadowing, secondments, journal club, in-service training, supervising, project work

2. Professional activities

For example, involvement in a professional body, teaching/lecturing, mentoring, being an assessor, being a tutor, organising journal club/specialist group, maintaining or developing specialist skills, giving presentations at conferences, supervising research/students, or involvement in our central school바카라 사이트™s outreach projects.

3. Formal and educational

For example, courses, further education, research, attending conferences, writing articles/papers, going to seminars, distance/online learning, courses accredited by a professional body, planning/running a course

4. Self-directed learning

For example, reading journals/articles, reviewing books/articles, updating knowledge through various formats, maintaining a file of progress/reflective practice

5. Other

For example, relevant public service/voluntary work

An example record might include aspects such as

• what do I want/need to learn?
• what will I do to achieve this?
• what did I learn from the activity?
• how will this improve my work/knowledge/experience?
• target dates for review and completion

9.ÌýMembership Application

You need to complete one of the application forms, i.e. Recruitment Route, Fast Stream or Badging Route, and send it to theÌýGSRÌýHead of Profession or theÌýGSRÌýSenior Professional Lead in your department for approval.

Membership Decision Flow Diagram

10.ÌýFrequently Asked Questions

Governance

What is theÌýGSRÌýBoard Composition?

Each central government department has a right to sit on theÌýGSRÌýBoard, with up to threeÌýALB/Agencies invited to be part of the Board. Each department is required to have aÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýwho sits on the Board.

What is the role of aÌýGSRÌýHead of Profession (HoP)?

TheÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýrole exists to support theÌýGSRÌýprofession in building capability and maintaining professional standards. Each core department has aÌýHoPÌýand a seat on theÌýGSRÌýBoard. HoPs are expected to actively contribute to the strategic direction and decision-making associated withÌýGSRÌýBoard membership, as well as support the profession in their own department. This may include providing visibility toÌýGSRÌýmembers within their respective department/linkedÌýALB/Agency; providing advice and guidance to members to support their development; understanding the profession; and engaging with the membership to communicate outcomes from theÌýGSRÌýBoard and other profession-related avenues.

What is the role of aÌýGSRÌýSenior Professional Lead (SPL)?

As some core departments have a number of ALBs/Agencies who might have individuals eligible forÌýGSRÌýmembership, it is suggested that the relevant coreÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýidentifies and assigns aÌýGSRÌýSPLÌýto provide oversight and support for theÌýGSRÌýprofession within these ALBs/Agencies. It will be up to theÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýto determine suitability, but as a minimum theÌýGSRÌýSPLÌýshould be aÌýGSRÌýmember and of sufficient seniority to act in this capacity.

Can I appeal if I disagree with the decision of my departmentsÌýGSRÌýHoP/SPL?

No. The decision of theÌýGSRÌýHoP/SPLÌýis final and is based on the specificÌýGSRÌýmembership criteria and eligibility requirements.

Historical Membership options and ALBs

I don바카라 사이트™t want to be a full member; are there other membership options, i.e. Corporate and Associate membership forÌýGSR?

No. TheÌýGSRÌýBoard has decided to simplify the membership options, withÌýGSRÌýmembership being the only type of membership offered. The previous categories (including organisational, corporate, associate) were removed.

I work in anÌýALB, how can I apply for fullÌýGSRÌýmembership?

Following aÌýGSRÌýBoard decision, there is no longer different types of membership, there is only one membership option.ÌýALBÌýmembers can apply by contacting their parent departmentÌýHoPÌýto approve their application (if they were recruited in line with theÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy) or to arrange a Badging Board. NAO, IICSA and HSE members can apply to aÌýHoPÌýin their own departments.

If you are a current fullÌýGSRÌýmember in anÌýALB:

You can continue to be a member ofÌýGSRÌýif you maintain all the expectations and responsibilities ofÌýGSRÌýmembers, including undertaking your annualÌýCPD, and if your parent department, which is a core government department, agrees to take responsibility for maintaining standards.

If you are a corporate member in anÌýALB:

You need to contact theÌýHoPÌýor appointedÌýSPLÌýin your parent department, which must be a core government department. If you were not recruited in line with theÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy into an analytical role, you may need to go through a Badging Board assessment organised in your parent department, and to demonstrate you have fulfilled the fourÌýGSRÌýeligibility criteria. Individuals working in an organisation without any links to a core government department will be removed from the membership.

If you are a new recruit in anÌýALB:

AÌýGSRÌýHoP/ÌýGSRÌýSPLÌýin your parent department will be responsible for maintainingÌýGSRÌýstandards around the recruitment of new members in their respective ALBs, with reference to theÌýGSRÌýMembership & Eligibility Guidance. You can apply for full membership by filling in an application, which needs to be certified and submitted via theÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýorÌýSPLÌýin your parent department.

Can someone work in social research in a government department without being aÌýGSRÌýmember?

In order to maintainÌýGSRÌýstandards and support members바카라 사이트™ career progression, everyone who works in government social research should be a badgedÌýGSRÌýmember, and all social research work/publications should be produced byÌýGSRÌýmembers, or at least reviewed and signed off by aÌýGSRÌýmember. However, recruitment is at the discretion of the department and aÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýcould allow suitably qualified non-GSRÌýprofessionals to be involved in social research at a departmental level in exceptional circumstances.

Membership eligibility

What is the entry level intoÌýGSR?

The entry level intoÌýGSRÌýviaÌýGSRÌýRecruitment schemes (such as Fast Stream or Social Research/Main Stream) is HEO. Civil Servants who have been recruited withoutÌýGSRÌýassessment who wish to be badged intoÌýGSRÌýcan do so at any grade as set out in theÌýGSRÌýTechnical Framework.

How do I demonstrate that a third of my degree is in social research methods?

You should refer to the transcript^{[footnote 7]}Ìýprovided by your university which outlines your modules, credits and final marks, and demonstrate the level of detail required. The onus is on the candidate/applicant to provide this information clearly and without any confusion.

I am currently aÌýGSRÌýmember, but I do not meet the Social Research Expertise requirement either via the qualification or experience route criteria, does this mean that I will lose my membership?

Existing members will continue to have membership and will not be affected by the new guidance.

I have a postgraduate degree but no undergraduate degree. Can I apply forÌýGSRÌýMembership?

Candidates who hold a postgraduate degree (MA, MSc, or PhD) but no undergraduate degree, having been admitted directly to a postgraduate course without having previously undergone undergraduate studies, can apply forÌýGSRÌýMembership through both the Experience routes and Qualification routes. In the Qualification route case, they will have to demonstrate that the postgraduate degree meets the required social research methods training as explained in theÌýGSRÌýMember Eligibility Criteria section above.

I have a diploma from the Market Research Society (MRS), does it constitute a degree in the qualification or experience route?

An advanced Certificate or Diploma from MRS is considered to be equivalent to a degree for the experience route, though you also must have at least 4 years바카라 사이트™ social research practice experience.

I don바카라 사이트™t have a relevant degree, but I have done some research in my PhD. Can I apply for the membership?

It depends. The qualification route requires that you study a relevant subject at undergraduate or postgraduate level in which around one third of modules covered social research methods, including quantitative research methods and three out of the additional research method components listed in Table 1. Research work towards your PhD cannot be direct evidence of meeting the requirements of the qualification route. To qualify for the experience route, you must have a degree and at least 4 years바카라 사이트™ social research practice experience in a research agency, market research agency or specialised research team.

I have some research work experience, but I don바카라 사이트™t have a degree, can I apply forÌýGSRÌýmembership?

No, you need to hold an undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2:2 for the qualification route. For the experience route you may hold a degree as outlined for the qualification route, or an equivalent

I am in an analytical role, but wasn바카라 사이트™t recruited in line with theÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy 바카라 사이트“ can I join?

If you are in an analytical role, which has oversight by aÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýorÌýGSRÌýSPL, but were not recruited in line with theÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy, you should approach yourÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýorÌýGSRÌýSPLÌýto enquire about whether you are eligible for the badging process.

What assessments do I need to do to become aÌýGSRÌýmember?

Assessments will vary based on grade, but may include elements such as a knowledge test, preparing and delivering an oral briefing, preparing and delivering a presentation, and demonstratingÌýGSRÌýexpertise. Full details are available for recruiting line managers in theÌý^{[footnote 8]}Ìýon theÌýGSRÌýMembers바카라 사이트™ site.

Can I joinÌýGSRÌýif I am in a non-analytical role, but have a relevant degree?

No. To gain entry to theÌýGSRÌýprofession you need to be working in a clearly defined analytical role, work for a core government department or linkedÌýALB/Agency and have oversight from aÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýorÌýSPL.

How much of my role needs to be 바카라 사이트˜analytical바카라 사이트™ to qualify forÌýGSRÌýmembership?

As a guide:

• RO 바카라 사이트“ at least 70% of their role should be focused on social research activities
• SRO 바카라 사이트“ at least 50% of their role should be focused on social research activities
• PRO/SPRO 바카라 사이트“ at least 30% of their role should be focused on social research activities (reflecting that these grades can be more focused on leadership/management)

GSRÌýBadging exercise

What is badging?

Badging is a way for analysts working in an analytical role with oversight from aÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýorÌýGSRÌýSPLÌýto potentially gain membership toÌýGSR. It involves going through the process outlined in theÌýGSRÌýRecruitment Policy to demonstrate that you meet the standards required of aÌýGSRÌýmember.

What is the purpose of aÌýGSRÌýBadging Board?

The purpose of aÌýGSRÌýBadging Board is to badge analysts at their substantive grade and should not act as a promotion board. For example, an existing HEO Research Officer cannot be made into an SEO Senior Research Officer through a Badging Board while they are still in a HEO Research Officer role. Instead, candidates would have to apply for an SEO Senior Research Officer role and either get badged as part of the Recruitment Process, or once in post go through a Badging Board.

Can I retake the badging exercise if I failed the Knowledge Test?

If you failed the Knowledge Test, you can repeat it after having waited at least six months. In this period, the candidate should undertake development activities. HoPs can provide advice.

How can I apply for badging?

If badging potentially applies to you, you need to contact yourÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýfor an initial chat and fill in a copy of the application form. TheÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýwill review your application and, if you are eligible, will inform you about the nextÌýGSRÌýBadging Board opportunity. If successful, your application form will be completed by theÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýand sent to the GESR Team for processing.

What happens after badging?

If you have successfully passed the badging exercise, you can self-register on theÌýGSRÌýmembers website. There is no such a thing as aÌýGSRÌýmembership certificate. Similarly, you will not receive aÌýGSRÌýmembership number.

GSRÌýPlacement Student/Summer Student

I am aÌýGSRÌýPlacement Student/Summer Student 바카라 사이트“ can I become aÌýGSRÌýmember?

Membership is only available to graduates who have come in through the approved Recruitment Route or Badging Route. Placement year students will be given the opportunity to apply for an approved recruitment route towards the end of their placement, the success of which will be conditional on them gaining a 2:1 degree, or 2:2 for Main Stream applicants, with sufficient social research methods content. Candidates applying for the 2025/2026 Placement Student scheme onwards will need to be on track to achieve a 2:2 degree.

I am aÌýGSRÌýPlacement Student/Summer Student 바카라 사이트“ can I volunteer in a T&F group without being a fullÌýGSRÌýmember?

Yes. You can volunteer for a T&F group during your placement if you are a sandwich student. If you are interested, please discuss with yourÌýGSRÌýline manager who will put you in touch with theÌýGSRÌýTask and Finish Group Strand Leads.

CPD

Whose responsibility isÌýCPD?

MaintainingÌýCPDÌýas aÌýGSRÌýprofessional is the responsibility of the individual for as long as they wish to retain theirÌýGSRÌýmembership. A minimum of 100 hours needs to be completed annually, with 50 hours covering social research related topics and the remaining 50 hours covering more generalÌýCPDÌýrequirements (e.g. which are relevant to role requirements/personal development). This is pro rata for part-time members.

What sort of activities count asÌýCPD?

There are a number of things you can do to maintainÌýCPD, including attending seminars and conferences on topics associated with social research, getting involved inÌýGSRÌýprofession activities, volunteering for and leading task and finish groups, writing and delivering seminars/sessions on professional skills to help develop yourself and others, reviewing academic literature to explore developments in social research바카라 사이트¦.the list is endless.

Who checks myÌýCPD

GSRÌýHoPs will provide an annual reminder during the annual membership audit regarding theÌýCPDÌýrequirement.ÌýGSRÌýHoPs and SPLs have the right to request anyÌýGSRÌýmember for evidence of theirÌýCPD. It is imperative that you keep a dated record of activities, reflections and lessons learnt, development points, hours completed, and any futureÌýCPDÌýplans. The format of this record is up to the individual but should at least contain the previously mentioned areas.

Do I need to doÌýCPDÌýif I am in a non-analytical role?

If you are an existingÌýGSRÌýmember and you move to a non-analytical role, you will need to complete and maintain yourÌýCPDÌýto retain yourÌýGSRÌýmembership. If you wish to apply for aÌýGSRÌýrole in the future, you may be asked to provide a copy of yourÌýCPDÌýrecord for the time you have been in a non-analytical role.

Moving roles

What happens to myÌýGSRÌýmembership if I move departments?

Membership status resides with the individual and can be retained if they move jobs within or to another core department or linkedÌýALB/Agency. However,ÌýCPDÌýrecords will need to be maintained and could be subject to annual review. If an individual moves to a non-analytical role and does not maintain relevantÌýCPD, their membership may be revoked at the discretion of the departmentalÌýHoP. It is an individual member바카라 사이트™s responsibility to ensure that they are aware of who theirÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýorÌýSPLÌýis, and make contact with them.

I am currently aÌýGSRÌýmember volunteering on the Shadow Board (SB) . I am moving to a non-GSRÌýorganisation, can I retain my membership and continue to volunteer on the Shadow Board?

No. You cannot retain your membership if you are working in a non-GSRÌýorganisation, i.e., if you are working outside the Civil Service, or in a government body with noÌýGSRÌýpresence (e.g., NHS). You may need to find a successor to continue your work in the Shadow Board when you leaveÌýGSR. New Shadow Board volunteers need to beÌýGSRÌýmembers.

I am a SRO and have recently been promoted to a G7 policy role, am I eligible to get a level transfer to aÌýGSRÌýG7 role?

No. If you have been promoted in a non-analytical role and later apply for aÌýGSRÌýrole at your substantive grade, you will be required to demonstrate the relevantÌýGSRÌýstandards during interview (in line withÌýGSRÌýrecruitment principles) or at a Badging Board. Although you have been promoted into a G7 policy role, this does not mean that you have satisfied theÌýGSRÌýcriteria to be a G7ÌýGSR; to do so would require that there be aÌýGSRÌýassessor on your promotion panel. Until then, you will retain yourÌýGSRÌýmembership at the level you were badged at (i.e. SRO level). You may be asked to provide evidence that you continued to complete yourÌýCPDÌýlog during your time out of an analytical role. The length of time you may work in a non-GSRÌýrole before your membership expires varies depending on the type of role, and is at the discretion of the relevant Head of Profession (HoP)/ Senior Profession Lead (SPL). You should stay in touch with yourÌýHoP/SPLÌýif you are keen to maintain yourÌýGSRÌýmembership.

GDPR

How will my membership data be used?

Application form data are used to confirm your eligibility forÌýGSRÌýmembership, and will be entered into theÌýGSRÌýmembers바카라 사이트™ database so that you receive theÌýGSRÌýNewsletter and other related opportunities withinÌýGSR/broader analytical professions. Data are gathered according to ourÌýmembership privacy notice. Grade, gender identity and ethnicity are collected for the annual review of members to inform diversity statistics for reporting at theÌýGSRÌýBoard.

Can I sign up to your mailing list without being a member?

No. You must be aÌýGSRÌýmember to subscribe to our mailing list/newsletter, etc.

Acronyms

• GSRÌý바카라 사이트“ 바카라 사이트 Social Research
• HoPÌý바카라 사이트“ Head of Profession
• SPLÌý바카라 사이트“ Senior Professional Lead
• GESR 바카라 사이트“ 바카라 사이트 Economic and Social Research team 바카라 사이트“ central support for 바카라 사이트 Economists and Social Researchers

1. NB: As we already advertised the 2024 GSR Fast Stream and the 2024/25 GSR Student Placement schemes, the 2:2 degree requirement will not apply to these schemes this year. The previous requirement will remain in place: hold an undergraduate degree at a minimum of 2:1, or 2:2 with a postgraduate degree. However, for the centralised recruitment schemes, the 2:2 will come into effect for any schemes that open in 2024 . This will apply to the:

   • GSR Degree Apprenticeship Programme 바카라 사이트“ which will open in January 2024
   • GSR Social Research scheme (Main Stream) 바카라 사이트“ which will open in February 2024
   • GSR Fast Stream 바카라 사이트“ which will open in September 2024
   • GSR Student Placement scheme - which will open in October 2024

   From 2024 Ìýall schemes will be advertised as needing a 2:2 undergraduate degree to be eligible to apply.Ìý↩

2. SeeÌýÌýfor explanation of what this entailsÌý↩

3. GSRÌýSenior Professional Lead is a position assigned by the core departmentÌýGSRÌýHoPÌýwithin the linkedÌýALB/Agency (see section entitledÌýGSRÌýHoPÌý&ÌýGSRÌýSenior Professional Lead)Ìý↩

4. ÌýGSR applicants may be asked for certain information (e.g., degree, ethnicity, and socio-economic background), as this helps us for monitoring and evaluation purposes. However, they will be given the option not to provide this information if they do not want to. Please refer to바카라 사이트¯GSR바카라 사이트¯Privacy Notice on gov.uk for additional details.Ìý↩

5. Pro rata for part-time workersÌý↩

6. ÌýBased onÌýÌý↩

7. If you do not currently hold this, it is your responsibility to obtain it from the university you attended as this will be required for evidenceÌý↩

8. This guidance is under review with revised guidance due for publication in late 2019Ìý↩