Senior Statistician

Renaissance® is a global leader in education technology. We help schools and school groups in the UK and around the world with educational assessments, practice and intervention solutions, and data analytics. Renaissance now incorporates GL Assessment (known internationally as GL Education), too – a leading provider of educational assessments. Together, our assessments offer the ideal starting point to help teachers understand their students’ strengths and pinpoint areas of need. Our teaching and learning tools then provide effective next steps, with online literacy and maths solutions that meet students exactly where we are. Worldwide, we support over 18 million students, operating in over 100 countries.

Renaissance are looking for a Senior Statistician or Psychometrician to join our Research and Statistics team and help shape the next generation of educational assessments used by learners around the world. This is a highly influential role within our organisation. You’ll contribute to the strategic direction of our assessment portfolio, support the development of innovative new assessments and data services, and help ensure our products remain robust, fair, and fit for purpose. Your work will underpin our reputation as a leader in educational measurement and research. Whether your background is in statistics, psychometrics, or applied research, you’ll be joining a collaborative, curious team that values thoughtful analysis, clear communication, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Statistician, apply a range of statistical methods across both internal and client-facing projects, helping teams and partners make informed decisions evidenced by high quality data.
• Conduct statistical analyses of research and assessment data, from foundational techniques through to more advanced methods.
• Contribute to analysis and reporting services for clients such as Multi Academy Trusts, international school groups, and Ministries of Education worldwide.
• Support internal educational research using large-scale assessment datasets.
• Provide expert input into assessment design, related content, and associated reporting and analytics, both internally and externally.
• Advise on the design and delivery of trials and standardisation studies for existing and new assessment products.
• Contribute to project design and proposals, including statistical approaches, timelines, and cost estimates.
• Ensure robust statistical quality assurance, with procedures that are proportionate, transparent, and fit for purpose.
• Maintain clear documentation of analyses, methodologies, and technical specifications across the Renaissance Global assessment portfolio.
• Share knowledge and expertise, including presenting analyses to internal and external audiences when required.
• Provide statistical guidance or training to colleagues.
• Support the ongoing development of the statistics team.

Qualifications Experience We’d Love To See Includes

• A strong grounding in applied statistical methods.
• Experience working with Classical Test Theory (CTT) and Item Response Theory (IRT).
• Confidence in using analytical software such as SPSS, R and Winsteps welcomed.
• Experience with multivariate analysis.
• At least 5 years of practical, applied experience in a relevant role.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines independently.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain statistical concepts clearly to non‑technical audiences, respond confidently to questions from external users by phone or email, and present findings clearly to a variety of audiences.

Additional Information

This role is a Hybrid role based out of our London Head office (Brentford). We aim to be flexible and support different working patterns where possible to support you in your work / life balance.

Salary & Benefits

We are looking at a salary range from £50,000-60,000 dependent on experience, plus lots of amazing benefits. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

• 25 Days a year plus Bank Holidays (3 to be used for our Christmas shutdown).
• A day off for your birthday to celebrate in style.
• 5 volunteer days a year to give back to causes of your choice.
• Access to a benefits and discount platform with access to 1000’s of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions and restaurants.
• BUPA Healthcare, Life assurance, Permanent health insurance.
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution to 8%.
• Season ticket loan and EAP.

At Renaissance Global, we’re passionate about using data and research to improve educational outcomes worldwide. We value diversity of thought, background, and experience, and we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work. If you’re excited by the opportunity to apply rigorous statistical thinking to real‑world educational challenges — and to do so in a supportive, collaborative environment — we’d love to hear from you.

We know no one meets every requirement on day one. We’re committed to supporting your development through collaboration, mentoring, and opportunities to learn new methods and tools.

We have an ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and have taken strides to become a more welcoming and inclusive workplace, including the introduction of our DEI Matters Network which is owned and driven by our staff.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, as we believe and strive for community representation within our organisation.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please contact us and we will talk this through with you. All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines. Please note that we can only consider applicants who already hold a full work permit. This role is subject to DBS and background checks.