Specialist, Measurement and Analyst
Have you just graduated or started your career journey and have a passion for data? Do you have an interest in secondary education? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!
You will be comfortable with manipulating and analysing large amounts of data and identifying trends across a range of qualification types. As specialist, measurement and analyst, you will be part of a team that is responsible for setting and maintaining standards across General Qualifications (UK and Internationally).
You will be working with a larger multi-disciplinary technical team working with experts from research, assessment design and statistical intelligence to ensure our products meet regulatory and organisational excellence throughout the qualification life cycle.
Accountabilities
1.Balance multiple sources and strength of evidence to inform judgements that will impact learners’ progression opportunities, including the use of statistical data is key. These judgements must be transparent, consistent over time and in the interest of protecting the integrity of the qualification suites;
Lead on the creation and review of awarding policies, quality assurance, strategies, guidance and training;
Deliverables
Critically review awards, providing an overview and rationale of awarding decisions;
Providing an overview of evidence that rationalises trends in and confidence in results;
Reports on outcomes of research – building the evidence bank to explain results;
Developing awarding procedures for suites of qualifications;
Developing and delivering awarding training for internal and external staff;
Support and provide technical guidance to development and product teams in relation to standards, grading models and awarding.
Pearson Profile Competencies
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to quickly synthesise trends and patterns and articulate to a wider non-technical audience;
Problem solver;
Excellent collaborator across teams;
Self-starter, curiosity to investigate, and uses initiative;
Excellent communication skills
Makes decisions in the context of data, policy changes and education/assessment research;
Sets high standards of performance for self and others.
Qualification/s and Experience
Degree or Equivalent in a numerate discipline is essential. Masters in numerate discipline desirable.
Education or assessment experience is desirable, not essential.
Your rewards & benefits
We know you’ll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so our workplace programs meet the different needs of our diverse teams, and their families too.
Please see our attractive UK benefits here: Pearson Jobs – Benefits
Who we are:
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson.
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Job: Research, Efficacy, and Psychometrics
Job Family: LEARNING_&_CONTENT_DEVELOPMENT
Organization: Assessment & Qualifications
Schedule: FULL_TIME
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Req ID: 24668
