Senior Occupational Psychometrics Analyst

Cabinet Office; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 43,760 - 51,690; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension with employer contribution

Professional development opportunities

Agile work environment

Job summary

A government department is looking for a Psychometric Analyst in York to enhance assessment quality and development processes. The role involves working closely with psychologists and a digital team to deliver effective assessments. Candidates should possess a degree in a numerate field and strong skills in statistical programming, particularly SPSS or R. The position requires excellent communication abilities and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. A passion for integrating psychology into recruitment processes is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale research and testing programmes.
• Strong training background in statistics.
• Excellent knowledge of psychometric theories.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain psychometric assessments.
• Ensure compliance and quality of assessment delivery.
• Conduct research into new assessment methods.

Skills

Statistical programming languages

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in SPSS or R

Creativity in analytical output

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Tools

SPSS

Python

Excel

Job description

A government department is looking for a Psychometric Analyst in York to enhance assessment quality and development processes. The role involves working closely with psychologists and a digital team to deliver effective assessments. Candidates should possess a degree in a numerate field and strong skills in statistical programming, particularly SPSS or R. The position requires excellent communication abilities and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. A passion for integrating psychology into recruitment processes is essential.