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Psychometrics & Innovation Manager
Permanent
Manchester: £64,757 - £75,572
Guildford: £67,427 - £78,689
Shape the Future of Assessment in a Newly Created Psychometrics & Innovation Manager Role
Think you can revolutionise how assessments are designed and delivered? Imagine the impact you could have in transforming educational testing through data-driven insights, innovative approaches, and cutting-edge research.
We’re seeking a Psychometrics & Innovation Manager to work closely with the Head of Standards and Innovation to develop a wide variety of assessments. You’ll guide a dedicated team of six statisticians and quantitative researchers, applying statistical approaches to awarding and ensuring assessments remain valid, reliable, and fair. In this important role, you’ll be central to AQA’s strategic development, collaborating across the organisation to create new opportunities, introduce innovative practices, and strengthen our ability to adapt to the ever-changing educational landscape, meeting both current and future needs.
What’s in it for you?
* Impact: Guide transformative projects that elevate assessment quality and fairness, creating meaningful change in education.
* Empowerment: Inspire and nurture a passionate team, fostering an environment of continuous growth, collaboration, and innovation.
* Collaboration: Work with diverse internal stakeholders, sharing insights that shape strategic decisions.
* Growth: Develop professionally through leadership opportunities, CPD activities, and exposure to high-impact projects.
* Enjoy a flexible work environment with a 35-hour week and extensive opportunities for professional and personal development.
* Access to an enhanced contributory pension scheme which could see you paying in 7% and AQA contributing 11.5% (Other options are available).
* Receive 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas office closure.
* Comprehensive health coverage from day one, including Bupa PMI, Health Cash Plan, and Life Assurance.
* Participate in eco-friendly transport schemes, including electric vehicles and cycle-to-work options.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Advanced knowledge of assessment techniques, psychometrics, and statistical analysis.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Experience in educational assessment.
* Expertise in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Ability and willingness to constructively challenge the thinking of others.
* Strong analytical thinking to synthesise complex information.
How do I apply?
Read the full job description and upload your most recent CV and Cover Letter by following the link provided. Closing date for applications will be Sunday 2nd March.
AQA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and supported to thrive.
Full Job Description
Summary
The role supports the Head of Standards and Innovation in guiding the team in the development and testing of new assessment approaches, taking them to proof of concept. The post holder will manage a small team, including statisticians and quantitative researchers, who will be responsible for planning and implementing statistical approaches for awarding and results, in addition to supporting the wider business to improve the quality of marking and moderation. The post holder will also work with stakeholders across the organisation to establish and maintain a network of internal customers and be responsible for sharing outputs and communicating with the business around the innovative initiatives and approaches that are being developed within the team. This will require specialist knowledge of assessment techniques and psychometrics, research, statistical and data analysis techniques, as well as exceptional management skills.
Activities:
1. Recruit, train, lead and manage a team of psychometricians, technical experts, researchers and statisticians to develop and innovate new assessment and testing approaches.
2. Oversee the planning and implementation of statistical approaches, processes and procedures for awarding and results purposes.
3. Provide proactive advice, guidance and expertise to managers and other stakeholders on psychometrics.
4. Build effective working relationships with internal colleagues, influencing thinking in relation to new and innovative testing approaches.
5. Support the Head of Standards and Innovation to develop and implement planning activities, specifically relating to medium-term delivery plans across the team.
6. Work collaboratively with Head of Standards and Innovation to build and deliver team development plan and people plan.
7. Deputise for the Head of Standards and Innovation as required at internal and external groups.
8. Review the outputs of the team ensuring clarity and accuracy.
9. Develop and maintain collaborative working practices that feed into organisational objectives.
10. Represent the team on AQA groups, sharing insights to inform and support AQA decision making.
11. Model and encourage a motivated and positive team culture.
12. Ensure that projects meet business needs flexibly and responsively.
13. Ensure AQA is safe and legally compliant by applying AQA’s policies and other legislative requirements.
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