Senior Statistician
Employer: Renaissance
Location: This is role can be hybrid from one of our UK offices or remotely in the UK with the ability to join in person meetings as needed. We aim to be flexible and support different working patterns where possible to support you in your work / life balance.
Salary: £50,000-60,000
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About Us
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.
Senior Statistician responsibilities include:
As a Senior Statistician, you’ll 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.
Your work will include:
Conducting statistical analyses of research and assessment data, from foundational techniques through to more advanced methods
Contributing to analysis and reporting services for clients such as Multi Academy Trusts, international school groups, and Ministries of Education worldwide
Supporting internal educational research using large-scale assessment datasets
Providing expert input into assessment design, related content, and associated reporting and analytics, both internally and externally
Advising on the design and delivery of trials and standardisation studies for existing and new assessment products
Contributing to project design and proposals, including statistical approaches, timelines, and cost estimates
Ensuring robust statistical quality assurance, with procedures that are proportionate, transparent, and fit for purpose
Maintaining clear documentation of analyses, methodologies, and technical specifications across the Renaissance Global assessment portfolio
Sharing knowledge and expertise, including:
Presenting analyses to internal and external audiences when required
Providing statistical guidance or training to colleagues
Supporting the ongoing development of the statistics team
Exploring unsupervised/supervised machine learning for using in assessment and education contexts
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 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
Present findings clearly to a variety of audiences
Additional information:
This is role can be hybrid from one of our UK offices or remotely in the UK with the ability to join in person meetings as needed. We aim to be flexible and support different working patterns where possible to support you in your work / life balance.
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.
Benefits:
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
Childcare benefits
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.
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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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