Statistician

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Renaissance is a global leader in education technology. We help schools and school groups with educational assessments, practice and intervention solutions, and data analytics. We also incorporate GL Assessment (GL Education). Worldwide, we support over 18 million students in over 100 countries. In this role, you’ll help shape the future of assessments, support the creation of new tools and services, and review our current portfolio with a thoughtful, analytical lens.

You’ll be involved in statistical analysis, offering guidance on data collection and transformation across a variety of internal and external projects.

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• Supporting both foundational and advanced statistical analysis of research and assessment data.
  
• Contributing to services for clients including Multi Academy Trusts, international school groups, and ministries worldwide.
  
• Assisting with internal educational research using large-scale assessment datasets.
  
• Providing input into assessment content and reporting, both internally and externally.
  
• Helping design and implement statistical analysis for trials and standardisation of new and existing assessments.
  
• Contributing to proposals and project design with a statistical perspective.
  
• Following quality assurance procedures to maintain high standards.
  
• Keeping clear records of analyses and technical documentation.
  
• Offering statistical training and support to colleagues when needed.
  

We’re looking for a graduate statistician with at least 12 months of experience (including placement year experience). You’ll have a solid understanding of applied statistical methods and be comfortable using analytical tools like R, SPSS or Python.

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• A broad understanding of applied statistical techniques.
  
• A willingness to work with classical test theory and item response theory.
  
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload.
  
• Clear and confident communication skills.
  
• Experience with general linear models, forecasting, and similar techniques.
  
• A degree in statistics or a related field.
  
• The ability to present findings clearly to a range of audiences.
  

This is a hybrid role based at our London office in Brentford (TW8 9AG), with occasional travel to other offices. We are looking at a salary of £35,000.

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• 25 Days per annum plus Bank Holidays (3 to be used for our Christmas shutdown)
  
• A day off for your birthday, to be used in the month of your birthday.
  
• Access to a benefits and discount platform with access to 1000’s of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions and restaurants (provided by Reward Gateway)
  
• BUPA Healthcare, Life assurance, Permanent health insurance
  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
  
• Season ticket loan and EAP
  

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.

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