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. 

About this role:

Renaissance Global is looking for a Statistician to join our experienced Research and Statistics team in developing the next generation of assessments.  

The Statistician will ensure assessments are fit for purpose, support the development of new assessments and data services, and conduct technical reviews of Renaissance Global’s current assessment portfolio.

The Statistician will be expected to conduct statistical analysis, supporting and advising on data collation and remodelling across a range of internal and external projects.  

Statistician Job Responsibilities:

When looking at the responsibilities can be broken down into the following:

• Contribute to basic and more advanced statistical analysis of research and assessment data: 
• Contribute to analysis services provided to clients such as Multi Academy Trusts, International School groups and Ministries around the world. 
• Support on internal educational research activities based on large assessment datasets. 
• Provide input into internally and externally authored assessment content and associated reporting and analytics. 
• Assist in the design of and implementation of statistical analysis for trials and standardisation projects for current and new assessment products. 
• Contribute to statistical elements of proposals and project design. 
• Adhere to statistical quality assurance procedures. 
• Maintain records of analyses carried out, and documentation of the technical specifications of the Renaissance Global assessment portfolio. 
• Attend training courses, seminars or conferences as required by the role and agreed with the Head of Research, presenting in an academic capacity where necessary. 
• Provide statistical training and instruction to Renaissance Global staff where required. 
• Conducting other professional duties from time to time, as directed by the Head of Research.

Skills and experience required:

To be considered for the role of Statistician, we are looking for a graduate statistician who has completed at least a 12 month within a role as a Statistician (this can have during a placement year). We are looking for a statistician who has broad knowledge and understanding of applied statistical methods and has relevant experience with analytical software, ideally R, SPSS or Python.   

 You will also have:

• A broad knowledge and understanding of applied statistical methods. 
• A willingness to use classical test theory and item response theory. 
• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise own work and work independently to meet deadlines. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• Experience with general linear models, forecasting etc. 
• A degree in statistics or equivalent. 
• Post graduate study with a high statistics component. 

As our statistician, we are looking for someone who aligns with Renaissance's mission to accelerate learning for all children and adults of all ability levels and ethnic and social backgrounds, worldwide, we are looking for someone who is/ has:

• Strong communication skills. 
• Ability to present analyses to external and internal audiences and communicate clearly to a variety of audiences. 
• Interest in education. 

Additional information: 

This is role is a Hybrid role based out of our Vantage Head office (Renaissance Vantage London, Great West Road, Brentford, TW8 9AG) with the expectation with some travel to other offices as required for team..   

We offer a competitive basic salary between £35,000 - £43,000 per annum dependent on experience, Plus lots of amazing benefits.

Benefits:

• 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.
• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week– Generally 9.00am to 5:30pm (with an unpaid hour for Lunch daily), subject to the demands of the role.
• 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.