Technical & Statistical Research Manager
We have an exciting opportunity within our Technical Standards and Operational Research team here at City & Guilds.
As a Technical and Statistical Research Manager you'll carry out technical research and quality assurance to assure the quality of our assessments and undertake research projects to support City & Guilds’ position as a leading voice in vocational and technical qualifications.
Have you got a qualification or degree within educational assessment or statistics? Are you an expert in statistical analysis, interpreting data, and presenting that data to drive improvement in assessment quality? If so we'd love to hear from you so follow the link below to apply now!
We are flexible on location but you will need to attend our London office on occasion.
This appointment will be made on merit.
We believe that diversity and inclusion strengthens and enriches us, and that it is the responsibility of everyone at the City & Guilds Group to drive this value. As ethnic minority groups and disabled people are currently under-represented within the Group, we particularly encourage and welcome applications from these communities.
About the role
You will work within an established team of Research Managers, reporting directly into the senior manager, where you will plan, manage and deliver quantitative research projects by working collaboratively with internal teams, customers and stakeholders.
You will enjoy providing advice, guidance and support to ensure the validity, reliability and quality of our products, presenting your findings to a wide range of internal and external audiences. Within the role you will have the opportunity to develop your own technical expertise within the education sector and you will be proactive in your approach to research by attending conferences, reading reports, papers and articles.
About you
You will need to be a graduate, professional or hold vocational qualifications within education assessment or statistics with in-depth knowledge of quantitative research and statistical methods. You will be an expert in statistical analysis and interpreting data as well as a highly proficient statistical programmer.
You will have the ability to simplify complex technical and statistical issues from your findings and present them to a wide range of stakeholders. Naturally you will be a critical thinker that enjoys problem solving and has good attention to detail.
Knowledge of the vocational educational sector or expertise in educational measurement, psychometrics and assessment research would be beneficial but are not essentials.
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What We Offer
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.
You’ll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, private healthcare, volunteering opportunities and much more.
Next Steps and how to apply
If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.
We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.