At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and deliver psychometric projects, providing expert support and training to international clients.
- Company: Join NFER, a globally respected charity focused on impactful education research.
- Benefits: Enjoy 42 days off, 10% pension contributions, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for career advancement and international travel.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while working with innovative psychometric methodologies.
- Qualifications: Experience with R software and psychometric analysis in the education sector.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about psychometric research within education policies? We're seeking an enthusiastic Senior Psychometrician to join our team and strengthen our psychometric capability. With a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to work with a globally respected charity, this is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Annual Leave: Enjoy 42 days off each year: 30 days' annual leave, 4 paid closure days and 8 bank holidays.
Pension Contributions: 10% employer contributions.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity/parental leave and paid compassionate leave.
Flexible Working: Hybrid setup with a minimum of 1 day a month in our office at The Mere, Upton, with easy access to Windsor, Maidenhead, Reading, the Elizabeth Line and the M4. Full-time (35 hours).
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Psychometrician, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing and delivering the allocated psychometric elements of projects. You’ll focus on providing psychometric support and capacity training to our international clients. You’ll also be responsible for contributing to research reports and papers, being the subject expert providing specialist psychometric advice.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure quality assurance procedures are in place, guaranteeing robust methodologies and compliance with organisational standards.
- Work closely with international project teams in shaping the design and delivery of psychometric research.
- Secure funding for the psychometric projects.
- Share the findings with the education policy and measurement communities within the UK and internationally.
- Promote innovation and new approaches to psychometric analyses.
This role will involve occasional international travel, as and when required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills and experience:
- Experienced user of R statistical software, as well as other statistical packages such as flexMIRT, SPSS or other IRT packages.
- Experience with CTT and IRT analysis and with real world application.
- Experienced in the delivery of assessment or psychometric projects within the education sector.
- Ability to communicate analysis findings to a variety of audiences.
- Practical and well-organised approach to the analysis of data.
Other roles you may have experience of include: Advanced Specialist Researcher, Quantitative Specialist or Quantitative Researcher.
WHY NFER?
At NFER, we are recognised globally for providing trusted research, resources and insights that drive meaningful change. By joining us, you’ll contribute to a mission that prioritises impact over profit, working in an environment where collaboration, flexibility, and inclusion are valued.
What we offer:
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance from day 1.
- The chance to make a real difference in the education sector.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, alternative document formats or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to contact us at HR@nfer.ac.uk. Further details can also be found in the Job Information Pack.
Senior Psychometrician in Slough employer: National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER)
The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) is an exceptional employer that values the contributions of its team members, offering a supportive work culture focused on collaboration and innovation. With generous benefits such as 42 days of annual leave and competitive pension contributions, along with opportunities for professional growth in the impactful education sector, NFER provides a fulfilling environment for those looking to make a difference. The hybrid working setup further enhances work-life balance, making it an attractive place for finance professionals eager to engage with senior stakeholders and drive strategic initiatives.
Contact Details:
National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) Recruitment Team
