Advanced Specialist, Psychometrician

Job Title: Advanced Specialist, Psychometrician

Division: Assessment & Qualifications

Location: London, Oxford, Manchester or Rotherham – Hybrid

This role aligns with positions commonly known in the external market as Marking Quality Technical Specialist, Assessment Quality Analyst, Marking Quality Analyst or Assessment Data Analyst.

Job Summary

Develop and deliver high-impact analysis and interpretation to drive the quality and integrity of the statutory KS2 national curriculum test marking programme. This role provides actionable insights and collaborates closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to inform continuous improvement for future series.

Key Responsibilities

• Build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, becoming a trusted partner in the provision of insight into marking quality.
• Develop and deliver real-time data insights to marking programme leads, highlighting quality trends and risks as marking progresses.
• Develop and deliver post-series analysis and interpretation of marking quality, producing clear, actionable reports for internal and external partners to drive improvements for future series.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Data Analysis (Effective)
• Data Intelligence
• Data Interpretation
• Analytical Skills
• Data Management
• Data Processing
• Content Strategy
• Attention to Detail
• Solution Oriented
• Measurement Technique
• Problem Identification
• Adaptability
• Learning to Learn

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Relevant experience in educational measurement, data analysis, or assessment quality assurance.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver actionable insights from complex data sets.
• Experience supporting large-scale marking or assessment programmes and engaging with external stakeholders is highly desirable.

Who we are

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Job: Research, Efficacy, and Psychometrics

Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Req ID: 26636