Occupational Psychologist – Psychometric & Selection Assessments

Private Therapy Clinic; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 83,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Self-employed role

Admin support

Job summary

Private Therapy Clinic Ireland is seeking an Occupational Psychologist to lead psychometric and selection assessments for safety-critical roles. The role is self-employed and hybrid, combining online work with in-person assessment days in Ireland.

Ideal candidates will hold a psychology degree with a postgraduate qualification in occupational psychology, be chartered or registered, and have experience in recruitment psychometrics and assessment centre design.

Qualifications

• Degree in psychology and postgraduate qualification in occupational or work/organisational psychology.
• Chartered or registered psychologist (PSI Chartered, BPS Chartered, or equivalent).
• Qualified test user for ability and personality assessments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver psychometric and psychological assessments for safety-critical roles, online and in person.
• Administer, score and interpret ability, aptitude and personality assessments.
• Run or contribute to assessment centres and structured selection interviews.
• Write clear, defensible candidate reports and selection recommendations.
• Work closely with the client's HR managers on recruitment campaigns.
• Advise on the design, validation and fairness of selection processes.
• Contribute to training and expert guidance for HR and hiring teams.
• Keep accurate, secure records in line with GDPR and professional standards.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Psychology consulting

Education

Degree in psychology

Postgraduate in occupational/work psychology

Tools

PSI/BPS Test User qualifications

Job description

Occupational Psychologist – Psychometric & Selection Assessments

Private Therapy Clinic Ireland | Ireland (hybrid) | Self-employed | Flexible hours

About us

Private Therapy Clinic (PTC) has provided psychological and psychiatric services since 2011, across the UK and Ireland. In Ireland we have clinics in Dublin (Nassau Street, opposite Trinity College), Limerick and Nenagh, plus a national online service. Our team includes consultant psychiatrists, chartered psychologists, psychotherapists and specialist assessors. We are an award winner at the Tipperary Business Awards.

The opportunity

We are building a team of occupational psychologists for an upcoming contract with a national Irish transport organisation. The work supports the recruitment and selection of safety-critical staff, helping make sure new recruits have the personal qualities to succeed in training and to work safely and effectively.

This role depends on the contract being awarded. We are building the team now so we can name suitably qualified people in our bid.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver psychometric and psychological assessments for safety-critical roles, online and in person
• Administer, score and interpret ability, aptitude and personality assessments
• Run or contribute to assessment centres and structured selection interviews
• Write clear, defensible candidate reports and selection recommendations
• Work closely with the client's HR managers on recruitment campaigns
• Advise on the design, validation and fairness of selection processes
• Contribute to training and expert guidance for HR and hiring teams
• Keep accurate, secure records in line with GDPR and professional standards
• Degree in psychology plus a postgraduate qualification in occupational or work/organisational psychology
• Chartered or registered psychologist (PSI Chartered, BPS Chartered, or equivalent)
• Qualified test user for ability and personality assessments (PSI/BPS Test User qualifications or equivalent)
• Experience of psychometric assessment in recruitment or selection
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Right to work in Ireland, and willingness to undergo Garda vetting
• Experience assessing for safety-critical roles (transport, rail, aviation, emergency services, utilities, defence)
• Experience of assessment centre design and delivery
• Knowledge of job analysis and validation of selection processes
• Experience working with large employers or public sector bodies in Ireland

What we offer

• Self-employed associate role with flexible hours to fit around your existing work
• Hybrid working: online assessments plus in-person assessment days in Ireland
• Competitive sessional rates
• Admin and booking support from our operations team
• The chance to be part of a growing national service and future contracts
• Contract type: self-employed associate
• Location: Ireland, hybrid (online and in person)
• Start: 2027, subject to the contract being awarded
• You'll need your own professional indemnity insurance