Job Title: Statistician

JOB REF: STAT_1001

Location: Remote / UK-based preferred

Contract Type: Full-time (Fixed-term)

Salary: £36,000–£42,000 depending on experience

Reports To: Director of Research & Strategy

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and intellectually curious Principal Researcher with a PhD in Statistics, or a closely related field to lead the design, analysis, and interpretation of research and evaluation projects that inform systemic improvements across the UK careers and education ecosystem.

This cross-functional role blends literature-based insight, impact evaluation, and advanced data analytics, requiring both technical depth and strategic thinking. You will lead the full project lifecycle — from framing research questions and designing methodologies to delivering high-quality insights to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic literature reviews and horizon scans
• Perform qualitative and quantitative landscape analysis
• Translate findings into actionable, system-wide recommendations
• Write policy-relevant reports for diverse stakeholder audiences
• Develop theories of change and logic models for national programmes
• Design and manage mixed-method evaluation strategies
• Lead data collection, outcome tracking, and impact assessments
• Synthesize findings into accessible outputs (e.g. dashboards, briefs, infographics)
• Provide strategic input on hypothesis development and testing
• Analyse large-scale and national administrative datasets
• Apply multivariable regression, causal inference, and other advanced methods
• Triangulate across datasets and deliver insights in clear, non-technical language

Essential Requirements

• PhD in Statistics, Political Statistics, Social Research, or related field
• Strong experience with survival analysis, regression, and mixed-methods research
• Proficiency in R, Python, or Stata for data analysis
• Ability to translate complex findings into strategic insight
• Experience in careers, education, labour markets, or public sector research is a strong plus

Why Join Us

• Work at the forefront of data-informed education and careers policy
• Drive systems-level change through rigorous, impactful research
• Collaborate with government bodies, think tanks, and nonprofits
• Flexible working and remote-friendly team culture

💬 How to Apply

Please submit your CV via our online application form.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview and task-based assessment.

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