Assistant Analyst, Technical and Statistical Data
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,400-£30,300
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 24 March 2019
Job overview
Assistant Analyst, Technical and Statistical Data
Full time, fixed term (12 months)
What it’s about
The provision of accurate information is crucial to the delivery of high quality assessments which are fair to all candidates. The Technical and Statistical Data team provide information and analytical support to the Assessment Division to support the grading of Cambridge Assessment International Education qualifications.
This role will suit someone who is highly numerate, methodical and committed to continuous improvement.
What you’ll be doing
Your main responsibility will be producing grading plans prior to qualification grading, populating these documents with accurate historical data and making them available to Product Managers in a timely manner. You will also be involved in producing other documents and data-driven reports that support the whole assessment process.
As a self-motivated and proactive learner you will have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills, particularly in SAS programming and the development of user-friendly Excel tools.
What we’re looking for
Qualifications
- Essential
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent), in a numerate subject
- Knowledge of simple statistical procedures and calculations – including measures such as means, weighted average, correlation, standard deviation and confidence intervals
- Familiarity with relational database structures
Desirable
- Familiarity with the formal use of statistics
- Understanding of assessment processes and practice
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Analytical and problem-solving skills, in particular using MS Excel for data analysis and using VBA-enabled MS Excel or Word files
- Some experience of automating either MS Excel or MS Word with VBA
- Ability to communicate technical information to a non-expert audience
Desirable
- Technical report writing
- Querying relational databases (e.g. MS Access, SQL or similar)
- Experience of data analysis using programming in SAS, SQL, R or similar
Behaviours
Essential
- Ability to work to fixed deadlines and schedules
- Willingness to acquire new knowledge and skills, including basic SAS programming
- Ability to work effectively in a small team
Desirable
- Confidence in dealing with people at senior level, both internally and externally
Who we are
Cambridge Assessment is Europe's largest assessment group, incorporating three major awarding bodies. It plays a leading role in researching, developing and delivering assessment to eight million candidates in 170 countries every year. The Group is a department of the University of Cambridge and a not-for-profit organisation.
Cambridge Assessment International Education prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. We are part of Cambridge Assessment, a department of the University of Cambridge. Our international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of options in their education and career. As a not-for-profit organisation, we devote our resources to delivering high-quality educational programmes that can unlock learners’ potential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive package of benefits to help with your life both inside and outside of work:
Generous contributory pension
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Annual performance related bonus and increases (discretionary)
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare voucher scheme
- Employee discount and cash back scheme at 2,500 retailers
- Cycle scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Subsidised staff restaurants
- Support for professional qualifications
- Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
We know that diversity of thinking, backgrounds and approaches leads to innovation and creates an atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued. As well as wanting to create diverse teams, we also value diversity in the way our people approach their work. Work/life balance is important to us at Cambridge Assessment and we offer our colleagues a range of flexible working options according to the needs of the business and the individual, so please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 24 March 2019 and interviews will be held on 1 April 2019.
To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter
If you’re successful at interview stage we will ask you to undergo background screening (carried out by Credence Background Screening Ltd), to ensure that all information provided to us is accurate. We wish you all the very best with your application.
CAMBRIDGE ASSESSMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- The Triangle Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EA
- United Kingdom
The Cambridge University Press & Assessment Group is a department of the University of Cambridge. We have three exam boards – University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), and OCR. We are a not-for-profit organisation.
We're proud of our 150 years heritage and the expertise that it has given us. Cambridge University Press & Assessment operates and manages the University's three exam boards.
The world's largest provider of English language curriculums and qualifications for young learners and adults.
The world's largest provider of international programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year old learners.
OCR is one of the UK's biggest exam boards offering academic and vocational curriculums and qualifications. Whether you are building new IT systems, supporting our customers or developing one of our new qualifications, every person at Cambridge University Press & Assessment is making a difference. Being part of the education of eight million candidates, in over 170 countries every year, means we are opening doors to a better future every day.
We aim for these values to be at the heart of everything we do
And we believe actions speak louder than words when it comes to demonstrating this. We think we’re great people to work with, but then maybe we’re biased! What we are certain about though is that if you join Cambridge University Press & Assessment you’ll be surrounded by talented people with diverse backgrounds and skills, working together in a friendly and supportive way.
Real development opportunities
We have ambitious plans to become the leading world authority on assessment. It matters to us that people rise to bigger challenges and reach their potential. As your ambitions and interests grow there will be opportunities to move around the business and gain new skills.
We’ll expect you to take responsibility for fulfilling your own potential, and we will provide you with the training and development opportunities to manage this.
Did you know that we are not only based in Cambridge?
We also have a site in Coventry, as well as a number of other smaller offices around the UK and Overseas
- Staff discounts at many retailers both online and in-store.
- Cambridge University Card - providing access to a number of university facilities such as the University Library and discounts at the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
- Season Ticket Loan - for travelling by rail or bus.
- Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
- Family friendly enhanced benefits when you might need them such as maternity and paternity and childcare vouchers.
- Limited access to nursery and play scheme places (waiting list in operation).
In addition to…
- Generous pension scheme.
- Performance related pay.
- Subsidised staff restaurants.
- At least 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).
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