Data Analyst – Psychometrics & HR Tool Development

Central Test; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative talent assessment company in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Research & Development professional. You will be instrumental in developing and validating psychometric tools, utilizing strong statistical expertise. The ideal candidate has a degree in a quantitative field and proficiency in R and ideally Python. This role offers a hybrid working model with a full-time permanent contract and salary between £25,000 and £30,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related field.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Interest in psychology and HR.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development, revision and validation of psychometric tools.
• Data collection, analysis, and validation of psychological models.
• Quality control of Central Test’s platform.

Skills

Statistical expertise

Knowledge of R

Knowledge of Python

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Diploma / Degree in a quantitative field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Central Test is an international publisher of predictive talent assessment solutions that help decision‑makers and organisations efficiently manage their human capital.

We offer innovative and reliable tools that combine advanced technology and scientific validity to facilitate the attraction, development, and retention of talent. Central Test provides a complete range of assessment solutions offering a 360‑degree view of potential, alongside tailor‑made training and support services.

Trusted by more than 4,000 clients across over 80 countries, Central Test is driven by a people‑centric and innovation‑focused approach.

You will join Central Test’s Research & Development department, working alongside occupational psychologists, psychometricians, data scientists, and researchers, contributing to the creation and statistical validation of psychometric tests and HR tools.

🎯 Your role

You will contribute to the development, revision and validation of our psychometric tools.

Your main responsibilities will include :

• Data collection, analysis, quality control, and statistical validation of psychological models and HR frameworks
• Keeping up to date with industry advancements and applying these to our processes
• Quality control of Central Test’s platform, including standardisation and scoring
• Contribution to technical platform conception and redesigns, such as the “Tests” module
• Ensuring consistency in scoring, data display, and reporting logic across evolving products, in collaboration with IT team
• Project management and contribution to other projects on a need basis

🔍 Your profile

• Diploma / Degree in a quantitative field (Psychology, Social Sciences, Statistics, or related)
• Strong statistical expertise, including good knowledge of R and ideally Python
• Knowledge of Classical Test Theory (CTT), Item Response Theory (IRT), CAT, and an interest in further developing skills in these areas
• Initiative taking: we need someone who will go out of their way to ensure they conduct their tasks in the best way possible and suggest improvements to existing methods
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present complex information to varied audiences
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise
• Interest in psychology and the HR field
• The ability to work both independently and in a team
• The ability to work with a diversity of people and adapt to an international working environment

Learn more about our tools ⬇️ https : / / www.centraltest.com /

ℹ️ Additional information

• Full‑time permanent contract
• Salary: £25–30K, depending on profile
• Office based in London (UK)
• Hybrid working model (1 day per week in the office)